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GRASSHOPPER INVASION! A light-rustic gold tints their tiny bodies, which are lifted by lanky legs. Their even-skinnier antennae perk up above their blocky heads, and their exoskeleton is rough to the touch. Black bands on their wings almost resemble tiger stripes, which is what distinguishes these desert-living grasshoppers in the species. The docile insects measure no more than one and a half inches, and they’re also mostly harmless. “They don’t carry any diseases, they don’t bite, they’re not even one of the species that we consider a problem,” said Jeff Knight, entomologist for the Nevada Department of Agriculture, in a recorded briefing. They may feed on weeds, but they’re not the type to decimate crops, eat wooden structures or destroy private yards, he added. When asked if they’re beneficial or harmful, the expert succinctly settled it: “They don’t do either.” This is good news for Clark County as the area is experiencing somewhat of a temporary invasion. A staggering number of them has been spotted here, especially at light sources that emit high levels of ultraviolet, Knight said. Annoyed residents could avoid them by switching to yellow or amber porch bulbs, he added. Either way, the critters are only expected to stick around a couple more weeks, Knight said. Wetter than usual winter and spring seasons in Laughlin and northern Arizona, where the pallid-winged grasshoppers hatch in the fall, produced an abundant generation, Knight said. In population increases, the insects move to find new regions, and for some reason they migrate north, up to central Nevada, Knight said. The phenomenon is not normal but also not unprecedented. —Ricardo Torres-Cortez

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Cover story: Can breast implants make you ill?

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Hot summer barbecue spots, Rick Ross and more Sports: The Raiders hit HBO’s Hard Knocks News: Wildfires are getting worse in Nevada Vegas Inc: Mixing business, love and success

STORIES FROM LAST WEEK ‘DARK HORSE” A COPYCAT A jury on July 29 found that Katy Perry’s 2013 hit song “Dark Horse” improperly copied a 2009 Christian rap song. The 9-0 verdict in a Los Angeles courtroom came five years after Marcus Gray and two co-authors first sued, alleging that Perry’s song stole from “Joyful Noise,” which Gray released under the stage name Flame. The case now goes to a penalty phase, where the jury will decide how much Perry and other defendants owe for copyright infringement. GANGSTER TO BE EXHUMED The body of notorious 1930s gangster John Dillinger is set to be exhumed from an Indianapolis cemetery more than 85 years after he was killed by FBI agents. The Indiana State Department of Health approved a permit July 3 for Dillinger’s nephew, Michael C. Thompson, to have the body exhumed. The permit doesn’t indicate the reason for that request. GUSEV TRADED The Vegas Golden Knights traded Nikita Gusev to New Jersey on July 29 for two draft picks. Gusev was signed to an entry-level deal in the spring with the expectation that he would sign another deal this summer and make his Vegas debut in the fall. But Gusev’s salary ask was higher than anticipated, Knights General Manager George McPhee said. Gusev signed a two-year deal with New Jersey worth $4.5 million per year, and McPhee made it clear he was not willing to trade more players to create salary cap space for Gusev.

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VIDEO GAMER WINS BIG Kyle Giersdorf, a 16-year-old from Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, racked up the most points and won $3 million as the first Fortnite World Cup solo champion July 28 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. Some 40 million players competed for a chance to play in the finals, which was narrowed down to 100 contestants from 30 countries.

Susan Meyers and husband Michael Oshan listen to a hymn during a July 29 vigil for victims of the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting. (Associated Press)

ANOTHER SHOOTING Santino Legan, 19, cut through a fence and appeared to randomly target people with an “assault-type rifle” July 28 at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in California. Legan posted two photos on Instagram not long before the attack that killed three people and injured 12 others. One photo depicted Smokey the Bear in front of a “fire danger” sign, with a caption that said to read the 19th century book Might Is Right, a work that claims race determines behavior and is popular among white nationalists and far-right extremist groups.

WATCH OUT FOR HOT PAVEMENT Las Vegas temperatures are expected to remain in triple-digits for the rest of the month and into August, putting more at risk of burn injuries from hot pavement, medical officials said. A UNLV study found 173 pavement burn cases in Southern Nevada over the past five years. Eighty-eight percent of the cases happened on days when the temperature was above 95 degrees. The pavement absorbs radiant energy and is significantly hotter than outside temperatures, according to the study. For example, when the temperature outside is more than 110 degrees, pavement temperatures can reach well above 140 degrees, which can result in second- and third-degree burns within seconds of direct skin contact. The study also found that burn injuries can happen when the outside temperature is as low as 84 degrees. Those who are most at risk are children unaware of hot pavement, trauma victims who become incapacitated or unconscious on the ground and patients with diabetic neuropathy, said Dr. Jorge Vega, one of the lead UNLV researchers on the study. Also, some tourists have been admitted for pavement-related burns because “they’re walking from the pool deck and they think it’s a short walk to the pool,” Vega said. “Even a few seconds can cause third-degree burns.” he added. “Even when you’re just picking up a newspaper. … There should be no skin contact on hot asphalt or cement whatsoever.” —Kelcie Grega

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PRESERVING A RELICT LOCAL BIOLOGISTS ARE TRYING TO REINTRODUCE A RARE FROG SPECIES TO THE VALLEY

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espite the arid desert climate, the relict leopard frog once thrived in the region before the growth of Las Vegas changed its habitat. During the 1950s, it became what was thought to be the first extinct amphibian in North America, according to the Center for Biological Diversity, until it was spotted again in the early ’90s. ¶ More recently, biologists at the Springs Preserve have introduced dozens of the spotted frogs to a new habitat constructed along the historic Las Vegas Creek channel. ¶ They hope the controlled location will give the frogs an increased chance of survival. ¶ “Keeping the species alive is part of keeping the ecosystem intact,” says Raymond Saumure, an environmental biologist for the Southern Nevada Water Authority.

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Near extinction Relict leopard frogs have historically inhabited areas along the Virgin and Colorado rivers, along with a scattering of springs around the Southwest, according to the Center for Biological Diversity. In 2002, the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance filed a petition with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the species under the Endangered Species Act. Instead of receiving endangered status, the frog was designated as a candidate for federal listing. State and federal agencies have since drafted a conservation agreement strategy, and reintroduction projects were launched in six springs in Arizona and Utah in 2006. The species is considered vulnerable today.

Adult relict leopard frog

Relict leopard frog, froglet, tadpole stages (R. Grayson & Aaron Ambos/Springs Preserve/Courtesy)

QUICK FACTS: ■ Size: 1 3/4 – 3 1/2 inches long ■ Markings: Primarily brown, gray or green with greenish brown “leopard spots” ■ Habitat: Lowland streams, springs and wetlands surrounded by deserts ■ Officials believe there were only 500-1,000 adult frogs remaining as of 2015.

What do they eat? Relict leopard frogs “eat just about everything that moves,” Saumure said. These include snails, spiders and insects. Tadpoles feed on algae and other plants. They also eat a large variety of small aquatic microorganisms and dead insects.

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Ideal habitat

“They are relicts, like an old artifact. Now, it’s up to biologists to keep them alive.” –Raymond Saumure, Environmental Biologist

Relict leopard frogs are “habitat generalists,” meaning they can occupy a variety of landscapes, including streams, springs and wetlands. Saumure said the optimal habitat provides open water and vegetation where frogs can hide and sun themselves. Observations from studies suggest that adults prefer open shorelines (without dominant vegetation), pools and streams with continuous water flow year-round for tadpole development, and some vegetation within pools on which egg clusters can attach. They are often found in geothermal springs with temperatures 86 degrees and above. While the habitat at Springs Preserve isn’t heated, Saumure said the frogs are still successfully breeding at a faster rate than expected and the froglets released in May have already produced tadpoles. A mating pair can produce 600. “The experiment was to see if they could survive in an environment like this,” Saumure said. The ponds were built near native vegetation and stocked with relict leopard frogs and the endangered Pahrump poolfish. Visitors to Springs Preserve have access to the site via trail. The biggest challenge in creating habitats for the frogs is the “unknown”— there is still so much to learn about the species, Saumure added.

Cottonwood Grove at Springs Preserve

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Biological invaders Invasive species are a major threat to relict leopard frogs and include the following:

TAMARISK Invasive vegetation can grow and make areas too dense for the frogs to thrive, choking out open banks and deep pools.

WESTERN MOSQUITOFISH Originally introduced to control mosquitoes, the western mosquitofish is considered extremely aggressive and consume smaller fish, eggs and tadpoles.

RED SWAMP CRAYFISH Also known as the Louisiana crawfish, this species is known to prey on native fish. Their feeding behavior also reduces habitat for amphibians. Native to the Gulf Coast of the Mississippi River, they were likely spread in other waters when released as former study specimens and pets.

BULLFROGS The bullfrog is the largest species of frog in the United States, with males reaching up to eight inches. They are native to North America, east of the Rocky Mountains but were introduced by early settlers in the West as a food source because of their size. They eat just about anything, including smaller frogs, Saumure said.

Sources: Springs Preserve; Center for Biological Diversity

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Ms. Redd struggled with illnesses for 17 years, until she had her breast implants removed. (Wade Vandervort/Staff)

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he misdiagnoses could fill a medical textbook. During the course of 15-plus years, burlesque dancer and cocktail waitress Jennifer Affronti, aka Ms. Redd, knew something was dreadfully wrong with her body. But neither she nor an army of doctors and specialists could figure out what. The fiery redhead’s symptoms seemed inconsistent with her youth and vibrancy. Even as she was performing burlesque numbers and working at some of the most exclusive venues on the Strip, she suffered from debilitating exhaustion, brain fog, intestinal distress, vertigo and more. Doctors told Affronti that she had multiple sclerosis, celiac disease, severe gluten intolerance, depression, the flu, appendicitis, diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease and mitral valve prolapse (a double heartbeat). At one point she had to take time off from work at the Bellagio because a catheter bag, installed to help with mysterious bladder problems, couldn’t fit under her uniform. “This had been going on for years; nobody was able to figure it out. I couldn’t physically get out of bed and move. I couldn’t do anything that I love,” Affronti recalls of her mystery condition. “I felt like I was a 90-year-old in this body. I had this overwhelming sense of ‘you’re dying.’ ” To make matters worse, some doctors insinuated the symptoms could be in her mind. “I go, ‘I’m not f*cking depressed, and you’re not putting me on Prozac. I’m not crazy. … I might be blue; I might be panicked, because yes, I feel like I’m gonna die,’ ” she recalls. Affronti resigned herself to her debilitating condition until a pivotal moment with her stepfather, who suffered from ulcerative colitis. “The night before he died, he said, ‘Promise me you’ll find out what’s going on with you. Don’t live like this,’ ” Affronti says. She redoubled her efforts to no avail

until a friend, model Sara Mills, suggested her breast implants may be the problem. Mills planned to have her own implants removed and directed Affronti to the website healingbreast implantillness.com. “As I started to read everything, I just started crying,” Affronti says. “Because I realized that this was my problem.” THE RULES OF ENHANCEMENT

Despite their perks, breast implants have had a tumultuous history. They’re not lifetime devices, so recipients are pretty much guaranteed to undergo repeat surgeries. They have a fair amount of known complications, such as rupture, hardening and an unsightly scar tissue condition known as capsular contracture. Silicone implants were even temporarily banned in the 1990s, but overall, the FDA declared them safe for general use. “It’s a remarkably safe operation,” says Dr. Alan Matarasso, president of the American Society of Plastic

How many Las Vegans have implants?

Surgeons. “It’s always the most common or second-most common operation performed in plastic surgery. Millions of women worldwide are very happy and safe and fine with their implants.” But amid such ample popularity, some women have suffered adverse effects that they believe are connected to the implants. Their symptoms tend to involve autoimmune issues, connectivetissue disease and problems stemming from chronic inflammation or infection, amounting to what has been dubbed breast implant illness. The term isn’t yet recognized as an official medical condition—making it impossible to get statistics on prevalence—but if it were, Affronti would be a textbook case. Her symptoms were severe enough to change the course of her life. If she could go back in time to tell her younger self not to get breast implants, she says she absolutely would. “I would tell myself, ‘You’re going to lose [17] years of your life. … Don’t you dare do that.’ I would smack myself.” Continued on Page 14

Breast implants are as much a fixture in Las Vegas as buffets and gambling. They embody glitz, glamour and the moreis-more aesthetic of a neon-bright resort town. And this is no new phenomenon: Burlesque legend Tiffany Carter, who won Miss Nude Universe 1975, remembers she and her friends visiting a plastic surgeon in the downstairs portion of a casino in the late ’70s and early ’80s. The attraction to large breasts is rooted in Darwinian evolution, according to Dr. Alan Matarasso, president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Fertility is associated with the hourglass figure. But it’s notoriously difficult to determine the exact number of people who have implants. The ASPS does not keep track of surgeries by state or city, but it does report that Region 5 (which includes Nevada, California, Arizona, and Mountain and Pacific states) has the most breast augmentations in the nation at 36 percent, whereas other American regions max out at 17 percent. In contrast, the annual number of breast reconstructive surgeries, which typically happen after breast cancer or a similar illness, are evenly distributed across the regions; in 2018, there were 101,657 such surgeries in the U.S., with 21 percent in Region 5. The ASPS reports that there were 313,735 breast augmentations in the U.S. in 2018, but that number doesn’t specify whether the surgeries are first-time implants or replacements/update surgeries. In 2014, an article on the website fivethirtyeight.com estimated that about 4 percent of women in America had breast implants, using a complex set of calculations and guesstimates. “I think it’s really common everywhere, but [Las Vegas] is one of the more popular places for breast implants, to be sure,” says local plastic surgeon Dr. Brian J. Parker. He says that while smaller, more natural implants are on trend nationally, Las Vegas women still prefer larger boobs.

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the number of breast augmentations in the U.S. in 2018 The price of surgery

The surgery to remove a breast implant is more challenging and timeconsuming than the initial surgery to place it. This is especially true when patients opt to have the capsules (scar tissue encapsulating the implant) removed. With implants that have been placed under the muscle, the scar tissue can even get stuck to the bone. “You’ve got to slow down the process and … just kind of etch it off of the rib cage,” says Dr. Brian J. Parker. The fastest removal he’s ever done was about 90 minutes. The longest was five and a half hours, because the patient had a lot of scar tissue from multiple surgeries. “We weren’t going to leave till we got it out,” he says.

Industry average cost: Implant:

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Ms. Redd (Wade Vandervort/Staff)

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If you’re considering implants

Research. A good place to start is the FDA’s page about breast implants and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ online guide to breast augmentation, plasticsurgery. org/cosmeticprocedures/breastaugmentation.

“Sit down and have an informed and well-thought-out conversation with your plastic surgeon,” Dr. Matarasso recommends.

Know that breast implants are not a lifelong device. Plan to have update surgeries every 10 to 20 years.

When budgeting for implants, include the cost of additional surgeries, routine medical surveillance and possible removals. Do not count on health insurance to pay for these procedures.

Realize you are dealing with a medical device. “When you have liposuction or a face-lift, it’s your anatomy and a doctor’s skill,” says Dr. Alan Matarasso, president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. “When you have an implant, it’s you, the doctor and the device. So you have to be aware [that] it’s a foreign body.”

Choose a plastic surgeon who is board certified and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Be mindful of the potential rewards and risks. “In the vast majority of circumstances, people get a satisfactory outcome. They’re very happy and everything works out,” Dr. Matarasso says. “But there are certain circumstances where you have to be aware that it may not. You have to keep that in mind for all plastic surgery. It is surgery; it’s not a haircut. Unfortunately, sometimes people lose sight of that.”

If you’re considering explants ■ See your primary care doctor first to rule out other possible health issues. “There’s a little bit of danger in jumping on the bandwagon before you’ve had a workup,” says Dr. Brian J. Parker. “There are other health problems that can cause all of these symptoms.” ■ Manage your expectations. Some patients feel better immediately after explanting. Others go through a longer, slower process of healing and improvement. ■ Be optimistic about the cosmetic outcome. As the body heals, the skin will firm up and the breast will “fluff” up. Some women find they prefer their smaller-chested look because it makes them look slimmer overall. Others find that a breast lift or fat transfer helps them achieve their desired aesthetic.

Continued from Page 12 THE INTERNET AND ADVOCACY

In the past, women might have suffered alone, unable to find answers. But thanks to social media and the internet, they have banded together to fight for awareness of breast implant illness. One Facebook group, Breast Implant Illness and Healing by Nicole, has more than 86,500 members. They support each other, answer questions, post before-and-after photos and even do political advocacy. Part of the challenge is that the science studying long-term effects is lacking. Thus, doctors aren’t trained to recognize the symptoms and may even be skeptical when a patient introduces the idea of the illness. The medical community is beginning to catch up with the experiences of these women. “There’s a number of studies in the pipeline now. There are task forces and committees and grants being submitted to study this as we speak,” Dr. Matarasso says. “This is something that we take very, very seriously. We have, obviously, our patient safety and best interests at heart. So we are going to look at this and get our arms around it a lot more.” In March, the FDA held a twoday meeting about breast implant safety, during which women called for clearer implant warnings and for the banning of textured implants, which are believed to be connected to a rare form of cancer called Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). The FDA also sent warning letters to two breast implant manufacturers for failing to comply with post-approval study requirements. On March 15, the FDA released a statement acknowledging that implants may make some women

Despite the global fame associated with her breasts, Sara Mills had her implants removed because she believes they were the cause of her health issues. (Courtesy)

A VERY RARE CANCER It’s incredibly rare, but breast implants can cause cancer of the immune system called Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). According to the FDA, it is found in the scar tissue and fluid near the implant. It seems to occur more often with textured implants; some countries (France, Canada, the Netherlands) have banned the riskiest implants, but the United States has not. To decrease your risk, choose a smooth implant. And if you’re feeling any pain or have any concerns, see your doctor.

sick: “A growing body of evidence suggests that a small number of patients may have biological responses to certain types of materials in implantable or insertable devices. For example, they develop inflammatory reactions and tissue changes causing pain and other symptoms that may interfere with their quality of life.” In early April, France, the Netherlands and Canada banned the types of breast implants most likely to cause cancer, and the FDA followed in late July with a voluntary recall. The recall affects Allergan Biocell textured implants (and tissue expanders), and the FDA said in a press statement that it would continue to monitor the situation and may take action regarding other implants in the future “if warranted.”

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D ou bl e T rou bl e | a r e your b reast impla n ts sa f e?

Possible symptoms of breast implant illness

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I guess it goes down to what makes you a woman or feminine, and I don’t think it’s boobs.”

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The manufacturer opted to remove its Biocell implants from shelves globally, but the FDA is not recommending that asymptomatic women have their implants removed. It does, however, recommend that anybody “considering a breast implant of any type be informed of the risk of developing BIA-ALCL” and that health care providers continue to provide “routine care and support” to patients with implants. “Plastic surgeons are on the forefront of collaborating with our patients and ensuring their safety. We want to make sure that every woman who has this operation is safe long-term,” says Dr. Matarasso, who is communicating with women’s groups about implant safety and how to improve it. He

says there’s more research and collaboration happening now than at any time in the past 50 years. “There are women with real issues,” Dr. Matarasso says. “We 100 percent acknowledge that. And we want to work with them and get to the bottom of why certain people don’t respond well. [We want to] make sure that people come in fully informed about the operation, about the process, about the fact that it is an implant and so on. But the vast majority—the vast majority are having a good experience with it. And the FDA recognized that at the hearings.” looking for a CURE

Because completed studies are lacking, there’s no hard scientific consensus behind breast implant illness. Patients often arrive at a diagnosis only after eliminating all other conditions first. But the proposed cure is simple enough: remove the implants and the surrounding capsule of scar tissue. “Most of my patients come in here after feeling symptoms for a number of years,” says Las Vegas plastic surgeon Dr. Brian J. Parker, who performs approximately two to five explant surgeries a week. “When patients come in, I listen to them. I make sure they understand that the surgery isn’t necessarily going to fix them because the surgery is a bit of an experiment in and of itself. But I think most people have gotten to

Remember: See your primary care doctor to first rule out other possible health issues. “There are other health problems that that can cause all of these symptoms,” Dr. Brian J. Parker says.

the point where they’re willing to try anything in order to feel better.” Dr. Parker says his patients often improve after explant. “Everybody has said that they feel somewhat better. Some people say that all of their symptoms have resolved. So it’s pretty impressive.” As a man of science, Dr. Parker sticks to medical consensus, which states that implants are safe. Would he dissuade a patient from getting implants? “I don’t think I would do that,” Dr. Parker says. “I still do get the impression that most people do well with implants. Some people don’t.” From his own anecdotal evidence of being a plastic surgeon for more than 20 years, Dr. Parker says the majority of his patients have not returned to have them removed, nor have they reported symptoms of breast implant illness. However, for women who do experience symptoms, removal can be a godsend. “Not one person has asked me to [replace] their implants after having them out,” Dr. Parker says. “I think that speaks volumes about how much better they’re really feeling.” Continued on Page 16

Explant insurance coverage Whether or not insurance will cover your explant depends on a host of factors determined by your insurance company. Generally, the procedure is covered if it’s deemed “medically necessary” but not if it’s considered “cosmetic.” For example, Aetna’s policy says that a removal is medically necessary if it’s because of cancer, extrusion of the implant through the skin, severe contracture and rupture of silicone implants. However, rupture of saline implants are not covered by Aetna (unless the original implant was medically necessary). If the original implant was deemed medically necessary (for example, reconstruction after a mastectomy), then insurance is more likely to cover subsequent surgeries. Otherwise, the rules are more strict. At this time, breast implant illness is typically not considered a viable reason to insurance companies.

• Fatigue/low energy • Cognitive dysfunction

(brain fog, memory loss)

• Headaches • Joint and muscle pain • Hair loss, dry skin • Recurring infections, slow healing, easy bruising

• Swollen lymph nodes and glands • Rashes • Gastrointestinal issues

(cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, leaky gut) • Irritable bowel syndrome, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth • Problems with thyroid and adrenals • Hormonal imbalance, low libido, early menopause • Weight problems • Chronic inflammation • Poor sleep and insomnia • Throat clearing, cough, difficulty swallowing, choking, acid reflux • Metallic tastes • Vertigo, ears ringing • Fevers, night sweats, intolerant to heat/cold • Sudden food intolerances and allergies • Heart palpitations, heart rate changes or heart pain • Swollen and tender lymph nodes • Frequent urination • Numbness/tingling sensation in upper and lower limbs • Cold and discolored limbs, hands and feet • General chest discomfort, shortness of breath • Pain and/or burning sensation around implant and/or underarm • Liver, kidney, gallbladder or pancreas dysfunction or inflammation • Anxiety, depression and panic attacks • Symptoms of autoimmune diseases such as Raynaud’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, lupus, Sjogren’s syndrome, nonspecific connective tissue disease, multiple sclerosis • Symptoms of BIA-ALCL or a diagnosis of cancer Source: healingbreastimplantillness.com

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Breasts can become integral to the identity and lives of many women, especially those with implants. After a gamut of medical tests found no official reason for her mysterious ailments, Las Vegan Michelle Haefs finally looked to her implants. The mother of four, who owns the local shop Reverent Tattoo with her husband, had her 550cc gummy bear silicone gel implants removed by Dr. Parker on March 18. Four months later, Haefs says “life feels good again.” Her foot and back pain have diminished, her skin is less dry, her inflammation has receded, she has more energy, and she’s even noticed new hair growth. Most importantly, Haefs says that she no longer needs a hysterectomy. “Women will continue to get implants regardless of all the cautions against it,” she says. “All we can hope for is that they become safer.” In the meantime, she’d like more regulations, warnings and public education about implants. While Haefs feels physically better, parting with those curves was difficult. “They became part of who I am,” Haefs says. “I was a 34DD, and everything you wear revolves around fitting your breasts. … I miss my boobs. [My husband] doesn’t. He thinks I look great. People tell me I look better now. They were so large that they overpowered me.” For Affronti and Mills, removing their implants was a no-brainer even though much of their lives were tied to them. Today, Affronti feels as though she has her life back and is enjoying “working and just living.” She opted for a fat transfer surgery so that her figure is as bodacious as ever. The only difference: Affronti says that her all-natural boobs jiggle more than silicone. Mills had achieved a level of global fame from a viral video of her breasts “dancing” to the tune of Mozart’s “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” (Google

for years; nobody was able to figure it out. I couldn’t physically “Mozart boobs” and you’ll find it.) She opted for her original petite figure. “I feel so much better,” Mills says. She now lives in LA and works as a social media influencer and marketer. With the implants in, she’d suffered from anxiety, hormonal problems and ovarian cysts, all of which have now been resolved. However, she’s not sure she’ll ever be quite as healthy as she was preimplants. Since Mills took her implant issues public, she says hundreds, if not thousands, of women have reached out to her with inquiries. Sometimes, the questions are unintentionally rude. Women have asked: “How can you stand to look at yourself now?” or “How do you not hate yourself with your small boobs?” Mills thinks these questions reveal a deeper issue with our society. “I feel like we need to talk about that more—that kind of feeling. When people talk about body positivity, people don’t talk about breast size. I went from a DD to AA, so I’ve seen both sides. I’d rather be healthy with AA than sick with DD. But that’s not the case for everyone,” Mills says. “I guess it goes down to what makes you a woman or feminine, and I don’t think it’s boobs.” If she’d known her quality of life might improve, Mills says she would’ve removed her implants years ago. “Then there’d be a Mozart boob-shaped hole in the Internet,” she quips, “but I’d be fine with that.”

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Ms. Redd performing in 2014. (Photo by Tim Hunter/Courtesy)

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Resources for women who think they have a problem with their implants Because Breast Implant Illness is not yet well understood, there is not a robust support system in the same way there is for other conditions, but here are a few resources for those seeking help. n For more information: fda.gov/breastimplants n To report an issue with breast implants to the FDA: tinyurl.com/ y6o79gp2 n National Breast Implant Registry: thepsf.org/ research/registries/nbir n Patient registry for breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma: thepsf.org/research/ registries/profile

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Types of breast implants

Types of surgeries associated with explants

One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to breast implants. There are a variety of types and techniques

n En bloc/total capsulectomy: “En bloc means the surgeon leaves the capsule tissue intact on the breast implant and cuts around this intact unit without disrupting either the capsule or the implant so as to avoid contamination to the body,” according to the website healing breastimplantillness.com.

n Saline: Since the implant is filled with sterile salt water, it is generally assumed to be safer than silicone implants. If the saline implant leaks or ruptures, the salt water is not toxic to the body. n Structured saline: A saline implant with an added internal structure for an improved natural feel. n Silicone: Silicone gel fills this implant. It gives it a more natural feel but can be dangerous to the body if it ruptures. Regular MRI screenings are necessary with this type of implant. n Gummy bear: A silicone implant with a thicker gel better maintains its shape if the implant is broken. It requires a larger incision and is more likely to look wrong if the implant moves within the body. n Round: Breasts look fuller and have more projection with this implant, and are less likely to look wrong if the implants move.

Textures Smooth: The texture is the softest feeling and least dangerous, but it’s more likely to have rippling or capsular contracture. Textured: The texture causes more scar tissue, which diminishes the risk of contracture and movement but creates an increased risk of cancer. Placement Subglandular: The implant is placed on top of the chest muscle. Submuscular: The implant is placed under the chest muscle. This placement may be more difficult for women wanting to remove both implant and scar tissue because the scar tissue can grow onto the rib bones. Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

n Capsulectomy: The capsule (or scar tissue) surrounding a breast implant is removed in part or whole. n Fat transfer: After removing implants, some surgeons will take fat from other portions of a patient’s body (generally the thighs, back and/or abdomen) via liposuction, clean the fat and then inject it into the breast tissue. This can be done to fix tiny imperfections or can be done to fully replace the implants. Since a portion of the fat can be lost after the transfer, touch-up injections may be required. Fat transfer risks include cysts, infection, microcalcification and death of fat cells. So does this procedure need to be done often? n Breast lift: Also known as a mastopexy, this procedure “raises the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour,” according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

n The Breast Implant Victim Advocacy Group: breastimplantvictim advocacy.com n The LemonAID support group: thelemonaidgroup. com n The Let’s Talk Breast Health show: letstalk breasthealth.com n Facebook group: The Breast Implant Illness & Healing by Nicole n Facebook group: The Breast Implant Illness Nevada by Rachael Robart

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MAJESTIC REPERTORY THEATRE RATTLESNAKES Do you dare watch this pulp thriller? Recently made into a feature film, the story follows three jealous husbands who seek revenge on gigolo Robert McQueen. But is he sleeping with their wives? And will violence prompt a true confession? Joe Hammond of HootieCat Fine Plays produces this Tarantinoesque play written by British playwright Graham Farrow. Days & times vary, $25. –C. Moon Reed

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REYNOLDS HALL “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC Somewhere between “Another One Rides the Bus” and “First World Problems,” this accordion-slinging comic genius became a national treasure—and to see him in front of a band, backup singers and full orchestra in a grand concert hall doesn’t seem like overkill. The Smith Center “dares to be stupid.” 7:30 p.m., $40-$115. –Geoff Carter

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Just like Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters—playing the same Red Rock Casino Resort venue this month—The Bacon Brothers are a band with a long history and solid catalog, rejecting the celebrity side-gig label. Movie star Kevin and composer Michael have recorded eight albums, including last year’s eponymous collection, and they have enough new songs right now, including new single “Play,” to put together a ninth. “We haven’t worked them up live and that’s what we’re doing now,” says Michael, who focuses on film scores when he’s not touring with little bro and the band or teaching and lecturing. “There are a lot of unknowns, but it’s an exciting place to be because we’re really happy with the writing. We live and die on the writing.” Both Bacons have been writing songs since they were kids, bolstered by parents who provided “a really rich cultural background,” Michael says. “I can’t really figure out when or why a song comes or where it comes from, but I do know that every time I finish a song, I think that’s the last song I’m ever going to write,” says Kevin, currently starring in Showtime’s City on a Hill. “But when we write, we really want to play them out and figure out arrangements and record them. That’s what keeps us going.” 8 p.m., $43$63. –Brock Radke

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Gerald Earl Gillum, aka G-Eazy, has been all over the news recently. The rapper dropped a three-song B-sides collection in June, then went to bat for fellow MC A$AP Rocky, who’s currently imprisoned in Sweden. Will he make headlines at KAOS on Saturday? $20-$30, 10:30 p.m. –Leslie Ventura

SAT, AUG 3 SUMMERLIN LIBRARY SIN CITY OPERA 10TH ANNIVERSARY Themed Women in Opera with excerpts from The Marriage of Figaro, The Breasts of Tiresias and Cunning Little Vixen, Kate St-Pierre directs, with opera camp students and the Voices of Women library series. 7:30 p.m., free. –C. Moon Reed

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How many living bluesmen have direct connections to Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and Sonny Boy Williamson? Catch a legend—who turned 83 on July 30—while you still can. With Tom Hambridge. 7:30 p.m., $50-$100. –Spencer Patterson

After touring with Stone Temple Pilots, Bush and The Cult last year, the Vegas blues-rock trio has kept a relatively low profile in 2019. In other words, don’t sleep on this rare hometown gig. With Two Man Riot, Black Monarch. 9 p.m., $7. –Spencer Patterson

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By Zoneil Maharaj lmost 13 years to this day, Rick Ross, then a little-known Florida rapper with mafioso dreams and a hustler’s ambition, dropped his debut album, Port of Miami. Here was a hulking, unapologetic drug kingpin espousing bossisms via anthems like “Hustlin’” and “Blow.” “Who the f*ck you think you f*ckin’ with? I’m the f*ckin’ boss!” he proclaimed on the former. He said it with such conviction that it didn’t matter if you’d never heard of him before; you believed it. Now, Ross’ rank isn’t even a question. Few can boast what he’s done: nine classic albums, more than a dozen platinum singles and his own hit record label, all without faltering. It’s only right that for his 10th studio album, Ross return to where it started. Port of Miami 2, out August 9, promises to make you feel like Tony Montana puffing a Cuban on a yacht again. “It’s just that same energy, that ‘Everyday I’m hustlin’,’ energy,” the rapper says over the phone from Miami. If recent singles “Gold Roses” and “Big Tyme” are any indication, the forthcoming LP will be a fitting sequel to Ross’ debut. Part of Ross’ gift is being able to stick to his unique, luxurious sound while simultaneously making it fresh. “As an artist, that’s the challenge we all gotta push ourselves to—to still be able to make classic records that you know [people] love, but also bring something new to the table,” says Ross, who hits Daylight Beach Club on August 1. Ross is tight-lipped about what those new things will be, leaving fans wondering what, and whom, to expect.

He did, however, confirm that the late Nipsey Hussle will make an appearance. The two have collaborated several times over the years. Ross even tried to sign Nip to his Maybach Music Group 10 years ago. “Nipsey was just somebody that was a natural hustler, and I mean that in the most classy way,” he says. “When you look at his stores and how advanced he was and these young dudes he gave opportunities to—that sh*t was all just space age.” It’s likely that Nipsey followed Ross’ hustle. For Ross, it’s always been deeper than rap. “I realized that being an entrepreneur was something that was naturally in me,” he says. “I put it in the rhymes, I put it in the verses. I kept hustling and I stayed down.” That hustle has manifested in the form of his own record label, Maybach Music Group, which launched the careers of artists like Meek Mill and includes Las Vegas’ Yowda on its roster; a beard and hair product line called Rich; a partnership with Luc Belaire rosé; and a string of Wingstop and Checkers franchises. (He calls himself the “Lemon Pepper Don” and gives a “shout-out to the burgers” in our interview, adding that he’s “got something real dope in the sneaker world” in the works with Miami Heats great Dwyane Wade.) But for all his business acumen, Ross makes it clear that rap isn’t a financial pursuit, it’s his passion. “I’m a hustler, but my music and my art isn’t a hustle. I put much more into it,” he says. “Anyone could make an album every month if they wanted to, but will you bring something to the table? Would you feed the culture like me? I doubt it.”

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popularity might be paving the way for SayMyName hen we last checked in with SayMyName, the to return to his musical roots and produce original pioneering LA-born DJ was spinning (and eathip-hop tracks. ing) his way through a whirlwind tour of China “That’s something the whole team has been disand getting ready to play his very first gig at Encussing—bringing back those roots into what I’m core Beach Club. The topic, other than Chinese food, doing now and doing features with rappers was his hard trap sound, already popular NIGHTSWIM on the come up or bigger rappers, blendat Wynn Nightlife venues and other Vegas WITH SAYMYNAME ing that urban world with dance music,” he clubs, and how his Vegas set might play out. August 3, 10 p.m., says. “It’s kind of a new step, but a step I “That’s a good topic to touch on now, $25-$45. can see being pretty big. Things are in the because the set has definitely been evolvEncore Beach Club, 702-770-7300. works.” ing,” he says. SayMyName has become a That’s the future. For now, it’s all about steady Wynn resident, and he’s back for the summer festival circuit with spots at another EBC Nightswim this weekend. “I Nocturnal Wonderland and Electric Zoo, and holding think probably by the third show of the residency, it down in Vegas, where it seems that more and more I realized that I got the green light from fans to clubbers are decked out in SayMyName merch with experiment. When I play more hard trap in my set every new show. “I’ve had fans hit me up to say, ‘I’m and the fans are going crazy to it, it makes me think coming to Vegas for one night to see you,’ flying out I can play the music I give at festivals and bring that from San Francisco or LA. And that’s cool, because energy to the club at Wynn.” those are things I would do when I was in college to His signature sound fuses a heavy brand of elecgo see Skrillex or somebody. It’s pretty crazy.” tronic dance music with hip-hop, and its surging

+ HOT SPOTS DJ SNAKE FRI 2 | ENCORE BEACH CLUB The French DJ released new album Carte Blanche on July 25, and it includes must-hear features from Zhu (“No More), Majid Jordan (“Recognize”) and others. There’s only one place you’ll want to be when he plays his new tracks, and that’s EBC. 10:30 a.m., $35-$55, Encore, 702-770-7300.

BRODY JENNER SAT 3 | TAO BEACH If you’ve been watching the new Hills reboot, you’ll want to head to Tao Beach on Saturday, when the reality star sets the pool party vibe. California sun streams through Jenner’s veins, so he’s the perfect DJ to get bodies moving out under the desert sun. 11:30 a.m., $15-$20, Venetian, 702-388-8338.

BENZI SAT 3 | JEMAA His April single “Whatcha Gon Do” is the epitome of a banger, so we can only imagine what the JEMAA pool will look like with Benzi in the booth. Check out his recent Get Right Radio drop—in which he mashes up Eurythmics, Billie Eilish, Daft Punk and Suzanne Vega—then head to NoMad to experience it live. 11 a.m., $20-$30, NoMad, 702-730-6784. –Leslie Ventura

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VEGAS BARBECUE FINDS INSPIRATION FROM EVERYWHERE BY JASON HARRIS f one were writing a book on the Las Vegas barbecue scene, the title would have to be A Little Bit of Everything. That’s not to say that the local scene of smokers and grillers is full of proprietors specializing in different regional content. To the contrary, most pit masters claim that they are influenced by “a little bit of everything,” creating an blend of flavors that could rightfully be called “Las Vegas barbecue.” Here are three spots worth ’cue enthusiasts’ attention.

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It’s a good bet that if someone is cooking on the side of the road near a gas station, the food probably outshines the location. Such is the case with B’s, where the proprietor has migrated from the humidity of New Orleans to the dry heat of Las Vegas. At his roadside smoker, Byron, aka “B,” cooks up brisket, ribs, hot links and chicken, topped with his own “meat glaze.” The glaze adds a sweetness to the smoky, delicious brisket and works equally well on sides like mac ’n’ cheese. 9316 S. Durango Drive, 702-862-0186.

When you walk into this southeast Valley joint, you notice the trophy case filled with barbecue championships. These competitions have inspired an eclectic array of dishes and daily specials at Sin City. Check out the Brunswick Stew on Sundays, a Southern specialty that combines meats (based on availability) with a tomato and vegetable base. Upon last visit, the proteins rounding out the stew were fired-roasted pork and smoky chicken, a delightful combination that transports the diner down South. 2861 N. Green Valley Parkway, 702-823-5605.

Head to old Henderson for the meaty goodness supplied by this stand-alone shop—a homage to Kansas City—on Boulder Highway near Lake Mead Parkway. Using hickory and assorted fruit woods like apple and cherry, Tucky’s is all about that sweet heat. Get yourself some burnt ends—a favorite among savvy barbecue lovers—and savor the beef-fat goodness. 308 N. Boulder Highway, 702-566-4227.

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Eataly Las Vegas, the enormous Italian marketplace at Park MGM, might be best known for its pizzas and charcuterie boards, but it also has goodies by the glassful from regions all over the boot-shaped country. Eataly features several bars, each with its own menu of cocktail delights, along with wine and beer. Stop by L’Aperitivo, where the featured cocktail, Sangbrusco, is an Italian twist on sangria, made with fresh fruit, Ketel One Botanical peach vodka, Cocchi Americano Rosa, Lambrusco and lemon juice. At Enoteca, order a delightfully refreshing twist on a classic Italian sip, the limoncello spritz—a mix of Pallini limoncello, Flor prosecco and a splash of soda. Those who love a classic Italian cocktail should stop at Gran Caffé Milano for the Milano Torino, a blend of Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Campari and orange. At Manzo, the marketplace’s reservationrecommended elevated dining spot, you’ll find the G&T No. 6 1/2 cocktail, a more floral version of a classic gin and tonic, mixed with Monkey 47 gin, Empress 1908 gin and Lurisia Acqua Tonica. And perfect for the warm weather is the refreshing and delicious Frosé Blanc at La Pizza e La Pasta. The slushy-type cocktail mixes Ketel One Botanical Cucumber & Mint vodka, white wine, lime juice and Kelvin Slush Co. Frosé Blanc mixture. –Kiko Miyasato

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ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS AND BLONDIE August 1, 8 p.m., $55-$226. The Pearl, 702-944-3200.

THE ROYALS ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS AND BLONDIE WERE MEANT TO CO-HEADLINE BY GEOFF CARTER

n a cynical level, it’s tempting to think of it as just another nostalgia tour: two more survivors of the New Wave era, clinging to each other for promotional strength in a world gone Spotify. But that’s not what this is. This co-headlining show by Elvis Costello & The Imposters and Blondie has an air of destiny about it—more so than most pairings of this kind, this feels like it was supposed to happen. And it’s not just because both acts are Rock and Roll Hall of Famers who found their footing around the same time—Blondie released its self-titled debut in December 1976, while Costello’s My Aim Is True bowed in February 1977—or because both singers changed their names (Blondie’s Deborah Harry was born Angela Trimble; Costello was Declan Patrick

MacManus), or even because Costello released an LP called King of America in 1986 while Harry guested on a Thompson Twins track called “Queen of the USA” three years later. The links between the two artists go deeper than that. Both bands tweaked their genre hard. Blondie famously interpolated rap (“Rapture”), reggae (“The Tide Is High”) and disco (“Call Me”) into its defining New Wave sound, while Costello and his collaborators took album-length detours into country (1981’s Almost Blue), classical (1993’s The Juliet Letters) and 1960s chamber pop (1998’s Painted From Memory, with Burt Bacharach). It’s also worth noting that Harry and Costello both dabbled extensively in jazz, usually with the same group: New

York City-based ensemble The Jazz Passengers. (Costello and Harry even performed a charming duet on a Passengers track, a 1996 cover of “Don’cha Go ’Way Mad.”) Both bands have influential hands. Costello and Harry have shifted back and forth between band and solo work many times, but they always seem to return to the same influential collaborators. Blondie drummer Clem Burke played with dozens of acts of the era, including the Romantics and Dramarama, while guitarist Chris Stein’s photographs of the early NYC punk scene pretty much encapsulate the entire era. Costello has Pete Thomas, a nonpareil session drummer and sometime member of Squeeze, and the great

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Noise French connection A primer on touring metal giant Gojira By Case Keefer

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Who: Likely the biggest a handful of headlining shows metal band ever to come out of on off nights, including this Las France, Gojira has spent the Vegas stop, which falls directly past 21 years climbing to the between Knotfest dates in Salt top of the heavy music world Lake City and Albuquerque. without a single lineup change. The group originally formed in Previously: Gojira similarly 1996 as Godzilla in Bayonne, wedged its last local appearand its sound still someance—at 2017’s Psycho what harkens back Las Vegas festival— to that period. amid a summer Gojira’s closest spent playing sonic comstadiums while parison might opening for be mid-’90s Metallica. If metal torchthe Psycho set bearer Pantera, was any indica/C ou albeit with a more tion, don’t expect r te sy ) progressive edge. a stripped-down The show will feature a performance just benight of long-running cause it’s a break from GOJIRA groove metal acts as the main tour. Gojira with Hemlock. August 2, veteran local favorites had the second-largest 7:30 p.m., $30. Hemlock has been production of the fesHouse of Blues, tapped for support. tival that year—behind 702-632-7600. only headliner King Purpose: Beyond Diamond—complete simply pulverizing fans, Gojira with smoke machines and an seeks to educate. Much of its extravagant light show. catalog—which now includes six full-length albums—deals Discography: From Mars to with environmental themes and Sirius (2005) is Gojira’s most issues. L’Enfant Sauvage (2012), critically acclaimed work—and for example, is a concept album it’s one of the youngest albums that touches on humans’ conin Decibel magazine’s Hall of nection to nature and obligation Fame. Other segments of the to fellow living things. fanbase argue for the superiority of 2008 follow-up The Way Currently: Gojira broke out of of All Flesh or L’Enfant Sauthe studio after months of work vage, however. Recent setlists on new material for a spot on have skewed toward 2001 debut the biggest metal tour of the Terra Incognita and 2016’s summer—the Knotfest RoadMagma. There’s much debate show, for which the Frenchmen on which records are most are playing amphitheaters in worthwhile, but little disagreesupport of Slipknot. Never a ment that the stage is the ideal band to rest easy, Gojira booked setting for Gojira. sS

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keyboardist Steve Nieve, generally the only member of Costello’s band who routinely follows him into solo projects. Both singers love to collaborate with unexpected partners. Costello has worked with Paul McCartney, The Roots and Jenny Lewis, among many others; Harry with Underworld’s Karl Hyde, Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of Chic, and even The Gregory Brothers of Songify the News infamy. Both singers doggedly fight for causes. Costello has donated time and

money to saving the lives and homes of America’s aged jazz and blues musicians; Harry raises money for research into HIV/AIDS and endometriosis. And both have devoted their efforts to the fight against cancer. Both acts continue to push forward. Blondie’s 2017 album Pollinator and Costello & The Imposters’ 2018 Look Now are the works of artists still invigorated by what they do. Sure, you can expect the hits at the Pearl—but you should also be prepared to stretch your comfort zone a bit. That’s why we coronated these two bands in the first place.

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HUDDLE UP Ex-NFL great Terry Bradshaw brings songs and stories to the Luxor By Brock Radke es, Terry Bradshaw can sing, and he’ll be doing a lot more of it in his new Las Vegas show at the Luxor. The legendary quarterback and current TV analyst has appeared on The Masked Singer and has performed at the Grand Ole Opry three times in recent years, so he’s ready to take over the Atrium Theater with songs and stories in a tightly planned show by Fantasy producer Anita Mann, backed by powerhouse Fantasy singers Lorena Peril and Anne Martinez. The long-term goal is to play the room before Fantasy when Carrot Top takes a break, so expect to see more Bradshaw if all goes well onstage. “It’s going to be a family show with a lot of laughs, and I just want everybody to have a good time,” he says.

Anita Mann directs and produces your new show. Was she involved with your gigs at the Mirage a few years ago? Yes. My manager, before he retired, knew I wanted to do a storytelling, song-singing show, something for Broadway or at local theaters in various cities, and he introduced me to Anita. She didn’t

know I could sing, or I guess what I should say is that a lot of fun doing this show with this crowd, and I I’m not afraid to attempt to sing. But she took the think it’s going to be more intimate. I’m going to get show to the Mirage, where it was America’s Favorite out into the crowd for the last song, and it’s gonna be Dumb Blonde: A Life in Four Quarters, which is a really fun. Unless they’re throwing stuff at me—then long title but catchy. Now it’s just The Terry BradI don’t think I’ll go down there. shaw Show, and we’ve sliced out a lot of dialogue out, edited it down to 70 minutes and added What are your thoughts on the NFL more songs. coming to Las Vegas next year? I love it. THE TERRY BRADSHAW SHOW Las Vegas is really a family town now. It’s August 1-4, 8 p.m., What was it like taking the Vegas stage beautiful. People live lives here. It’s not $72-$218. Luxor, for the first time at the Mirage? Petrifyjust that you go out to Vegas to have fun or 702-262-4400. ing. I opened in this elevator that came up go to a convention. There’s a great family through the floor with smoke going everyatmosphere. And I find it to be perfect where, and I’m screaming like a preacher: timing, because the NFL has evolved over “Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and girls!” When you the last 25 years. In every pregame show they’re talkcome up out of the floor looking at 2,200 people—oh ing about who’s going to win and people betting and my God. How am I gonna remember all of this show? there’s gambling everywhere, so I don’t think that’s It was just nerve-racking. I had dinner with Henry the issue. The NFL will be exciting and very wellWinkler last night and we were talking about this, received—a smash hit. As a matter of fact, I’m in the and he said, “Well, that’s normal.” process of buying four seats from Howie Long’s son to be a season ticket holder, and I’m going to send The Luxor room is much smaller. I know I’ll have people out there.

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LONG LIVE THE KING ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS SIN CITY COMEBACK, A NEW BOOK EXPLORES ELVIS’ VEGAS REIGN BY C. MOON REED n July 31, 1969, Elvis made his Las Vegas comeback. Fifty years later, you can read about the phenomenon in Richard Zoglin’s new book, Elvis in Vegas: How the King Reinvented the Las Vegas Show. We spoke with the author and Time magazine contributor about the musical icon.

What explains the enduring appeal of Elvis in Vegas? He came along at a time when the classic Vegas stars were getting older—Sinatra and the Rat Pack. The culture was changing, and Vegas didn’t really know what to do with rock ’n’ roll. Here was the original rock ’n’ roller coming back to Las Vegas and really giving it a shot in the arm at a time it really needed it, kind of bridging the generational gap. Elvis could appeal to everybody. I don’t know why he became the iconic figure. Partly, he was such a larger-than-life personality. He was so flamboyant [with] over-the-top costumes. He was

easy to imitate. Everybody could put on a white suit and a wig and look like Elvis. Maybe that’s why he’s still such a fixture in the city.

book. Boy, you read all the first person accounts, and people I talked to who saw it, and everybody was just bowled over. I never, unfortunately, got to see Elvis anywhere, live. … I’m old enough to have gone to Vegas in the ’60s when I was a kid. I got to see Johnny Carson in one of his first gigs at the Sahara hotel. To a teenage kid, that was pretty dazzling.

Did you discover any fun surprises about Elvis? I loved finding out about the relationship between Elvis and Liberace. When Elvis was struggling in that 1956 show … Liberace came over, saw Elvis’ show, took some publicity photos with him and gave him one piece of advice: “Your show needs more glitz.” I love that. Elvis really was influenced by Liberace. He RICHARD ZOGLIN responded to Liberace’s showmanship, BOOK TALK & SIGNING August 2, 7 p.m., free. his uniqueness as a performer. The two Clark County Library, stayed friendly throughout their lives. 702-507-3459

If you could go back in time, what show would you see? I’d like to see Elvis’ original ’69 show. That was the centerpiece of my

What’s your favorite Elvis song? Of the classic Elvis songs, “Don’t Be Cruel” is a great, great song. It’s the foundation song for all of rock ’n’ roll. Of the Vegas years, I just love his performance of “The Wonder of You.” He gives so much emotion, it’s kind of schmaltzy, but I love listening to it over and over again.

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Shogyo Mujo by BARTKRESA Studios and sculptor Josh Harker (Peter Ruprecht/The Vox Agency/Courtesy)

Raiding Area15 Learn what’s happening inside that giant black box (as far as we know) ere’s what you probably know about Area15: in the same way you’d describe Game of Thrones as It’s a giant, charcoal-colored building lo“a show about chairs.” When you Naruto-run into cated just south of Palace Station in the I-15 Area15 sometime early next year, the Area15 folks corridor. Perhaps you’ve heard that it’ll be say, you’ll find something more closely akin to a the Las Vegas home of Meow Wolf, the wild, futuristic, arty neighborhood—like Burning Man Santa Fe-based collective whose immersive art with a roof, only different. installations have been showing up randomly in The main area of Area15 is called “the your Instagram feed these past few years: Think Spine.” Entry to the Spine is free, as are of your friends disappearing into portals inside the nearly 900 parking spaces outside. To washing machines and refrigerators. (Meow the left as you enter is Meow Wolf—whose Wolf also gets unfairly blamed for George R.R. space, still under construction at this Martin’s failure to deliver new Song of Ice and point, looks to be complex and labyrinFire books—he’s a major benefactor for the colthine—and to the right are two stories of lective—but c’mon. That’s not on Meow Wolf; curated retail and entertainment, whose Extended writing fantasy novels is hard.) tenant list is still under wraps. (Fisher residency That said, Area15—a coproduction of real b y g e o f f C a r t e r Brothers’ Winston Fisher has reportedly estate development firm Fisher Brothers and been telling potential retail tenants that creative agency Beneville Studios, both based if they want to open a location at Area15, in New York City—is some 200,000 square they have to provide something consumfeet in total, and Meow Wolf occupies only a third ers can’t get anywhere else. If you sell coats, for of it. The rest of this “experiential retail and enterexample, you need a miniature arctic environment tainment complex” could be described as a mall … where people can try them on.)

Confirmed entertainment tenants include Nomadic, a producer of tactile VR rooms, and Emporium, a 10,000-square-foot video arcade bar that promises live music and DJs, local art murals and craft beers. Local operator Ryan Doherty, who runs Downtown’s Commonwealth and Park on Fremont, will be co-creating a new bar concept called Oddwood, built around a giant LED tree created by San Francisco’s Symmetry Labs. And Oddwood will sit next to a bamboo volcano, designed by Elora Hardy, that’s also a 200-capacity events space. Alas, I’m out of room—and I haven’t even mentioned the rave-sized backyard area, or the art installations by Ivan McLean, Henry Chang Design, BARTKRESA Studios and others. What I can tell you is that they’re holding a live viewing party of that “Storm Area 51” event on September 20. If you register for the event online (at area15. com/contact; type “Storm Area 51 Viewing Party” in the comments section), you might just catch a glimpse of something. Could be aliens; could be a copy of The Winds of Winter. You tell us.

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Toronto surf-rockers The Surfrajettes ride into the Bunkhouse on August 6. (Courtney Reader/Courtesy)

172 Reservoir Songs (Tarantino soundtracks tribute) 8/2. Kiss This (Kiss tribute) 8/13-8/14, 8/20-8/21, 8/27-8/28. Strutter (Kiss tribute) 8/15. Goapele 8/24. The Winehouse Experience (Amy Winehouse tribute) 8/30-8/31. Rio, 702-513-3356. ACCESS SHOWROOM Vegas McGraw (Tim McGraw tribute) 8/17. The Fixx 8/24. Aliante Casino, 702-692-7777. AMERICAN LEGION POST 8 Backtrack, Spirit World, Dare, Somerset Thrower, The End of Everything, Hand of Doubt 8/12. Back to School Drive: World Tension, Drain, Hands of God, Suffer the Loss, Beg for Life 8/17. 733 N. Veterans Memorial Drive, 702-382-8533. Backstage Bar & Billiards Beastie Boys Tribute ft. Los Carajos, Battering Ham, Pet Tigers, DJ Via 8/3. The Fleshtones, Los Tiki Phantoms, The Holy Smokes 8/8. Cirka: Sik, Citizen Hypocrisy, Jezus Rides a Riksha, Adult Fiction, Revolta, DiseNgaged 8/10. Hawthorne Heights, Emery, Oh Sleeper 8/21. Hemlock, Mastiv, AntiTrust, Nebula X 8/23. Alesana, Capture, Avoid, Dead Superstar 8/24. Upon a Burning Body, Of Virtue, Speaking With Ghosts 8/29. Brenda Holloway, William Prince, The Inciters 8/30. 601 Fremont St., 702-382-2227. Brooklyn Bowl Saved by the Bowl 8/3. The Purple Party for Kids 8/10. Mike Xavier, Charlie Muse, Ulysses X Indka 8/17. George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Dumpstapunk, Fishbone, Miss Velvet & The Blue Wolf 8/18. Ballyhoo!, Passafire, Kash’d Out 8/23. Morgan Heritage 8/28. Lisa Lisa, Trinere, Connie, Nocera 8/30. Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers 8/31. Linq Promenade, 702-862-2695. Bunkhouse Saloon Von Kin, Free LSD’S Badtrip, Desert Island Boys 8/2. The Dirty Hooks, Two Man Riot, Black Monarch 8/3. The Surfrajettes, The Hula Girls, The Hypnotiques, Rex Dart 8/6. Miya Folick 8/7. This Will Destroy You, Brin 8/8. Clockwork Sounds (Cure tribute) 8/9. Planet Booty 8/10. McCafferty, Carousel Kings 8/14. SadGirl 8/23. Starover Blue, Chameleon Queen, Laabradoor 8/27. Maggot Heart 8/28. Curl Up and Die, Caravels, Entry, World Tension 8/30. Cold Showers, Vowws, Dark Black 8/31. 124 S. 11th St., 702-982-1764. The Chelsea Kacey Musgraves, Poolside 8/20. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-6797. Chrome Showroom Phil Vassar 8/3. Lee Ritenour 8/10. John Waite 8/17. Santa Fe Station, 702-658-4900. CLEOPATRA’S BARGE Daniel Emmet 8/25-8/26. Caesars Palace, 866-227-5938. THE CLUB Next Movement 8/2. Tre’sure 8/9. The Moby Dicks (Zeppelin tribute) 8/10. Fortunate Son (CCR tribute), CSN Express (Crosby, Stills & Nash tribute), Evil Waze (Santana tribute) 8/16. Kelly Sheehan (Janis Joplin tribute) 8/17. Bella Donna (Stevie Nicks tribute), Tyriq & Jamestown 8/23. Petty & The Heartshakers (Tom Petty tribute) 8/24. Burn Unit 8/30. MJ Deja Vu (Michael Jackson tribute) 8/31. Cannery, 702-507-5700. CLUB MADRID Average White Band 8/24. Sunset Station, 702-547-7777. Count’s VAMP’D Bravo Delta, Red Devil Vortex, Burn River Burn, E.M.D.F. 8/1. Holy Grail, Striker, Bewitcher, Tyrants by Night 8/2.

LIke a Storm, Through Fire, Wilson, Stitched Up Heart 8/3. Earshot, The Nocturnal Affair, Words as Weapons 8/9. Count’s 77, Electric Dynamite 8/10. Sheclipse (Journey tribute) 8/14. Gilby Clarke, The Remainz 8/17. Jeff Scott Soto, Jason Bieler 8/22. Problem Child (AC/DC tribute), Every Woman Band 8/24. Tom Keifer, Bad Little Sister 8/29. Tora Tora, Jeff Carlson Band 8/31. 750 W. Sahara Ave., 702-220-8849. DALLAS EVENTS CENTER Aeromyth (Aerosmith tribute) 8/24. Texas Station, 702-631-1000. THE Dispensary Lounge Gary Fowler 8/2. Lisa Gay 8/3. Ferenjis 8/7. Maria Puga Lareo, Bob Sheppard 8/9. Jon Abraham Band 8/14. Chris Clermont 8/16. Karen Jones 8/17. Gerry Brown 8/18. Josh Mirman 8/21. Toscha Comeaux 8/23. Jo Belle Yonely 8/24. Joe Darro & Friends 8/25. Summer Kodama Septet 8/28. Gary Fowler 8/30. Ryan Baker 8/31. 2451 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-458-6343. THE DISTRICT AT GREEN VALLEY RANCH Richard Mann 8/2, 8/30. Richard Cooper 8/3. Jonny Hazard 8/9. Mikey Tucker 8/10, 8/31. TJ Gage 8/16. Gracen Reign 8/17. Sonia Barcelona 8/23. Cameron Dettman 8/24. 2225 Village Walk Drive, 702-564-8595. Dive Bar BillyBio, Gutthroat, Aggressive Dogs 8/1. Bobaflex, Artifas, Breaking Solace, Wicked Garden, Baker’s Dozen 8/2. Frackshun, Citizen Hypocrisy, Jezus Rides a Riksha, DiseNgaged 8/9. JFA 8/10. Dead Reckoning, Draugr, Excerebration 8/11. Lawn Mower Death Riders, Kat Kalling 8/15. Rebel Cats 8/16. The Mapes, Sheiks of Neptune, Los Carahos, No Que No, Skeleton Crew 8/17. Skinlab, Arrival of Autumn, Mastiv 8/30. 4110 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-586-3483.

DONNY & MARIE SHOWROOM Paula Abdul 8/13, 8/15-8/17. Flamingo, 702-733-3111. DOUBLE DOWN SALOON Chainsaw Fight, Lambs to Lions, The Pluralses, Anubis 8/2. The Parlor Snakes, The Revies, Off the Wagon, Ghost in the Willow 8/3. Burly-Q Revue w/ Johnny Zig & The Force 8/4. Bargain DJ Collective 8/5. Unique Massive 8/6. Franks & Deans’ Weenie Roast 8/7. TV Party Tonight w/DJ Atomic 8/8. Iconoclast, Apocalypse, Diatribe 8/10. Y.A.P.O, Rompe Cabezas, Lean 13, Box Cutters, Dead Punks, Octobrists 8/24. 4640 Paradise Road, 702-791-5775. DOWNTOWN CONTAINER PARK The Working Class 8/3. Jazz Session Sundays 8/25. 707 Fremont St., 702-359-9982. DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS EVENTS CENTER Young the Giant, Fitz & The Tantrums, Alice Merton 8/16. Collective Zoo Block Party ft. Big Gigantic, Chet Porter & more 8/31. 200 S. 3rd St., 800-745-3000. Eagle Aerie Hall In Her Own Words, Foreign Sons, Mainsail, Wavelengths, 17 Below, Modern Day Atrocity, TRVLRS 8/6. Decrepit Birth, Aenimus, The Kennedy Veil, Oscillation, Cordyceps 8/12. The Mad Rabbits, Moral Deficit, Damaged Savage, The Tongues, Rudiments, Dead by Breakfast, Loveshark 8/17. Model Citizen, Pariah Was One, Orenda, Navarre, Amongst the Gallows, Symptom, Gods of Hate 8/25. 310 W. Pacific Ave., 702-568-8927. Encore Theater Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo 8/2-8/3. Lionel Richie 8/9-8/10. Diana Ross 8/14, 8/16-8/17, 8/21, 8/23-8/24. Wynn, 702-770-6696.

FREEDOM BEAT Lisa Mac 8/2. Shawn Eiferman 8/3, 8/18. Elise 8/3. Ryan Whyte Maloney 8/4, 9/1. Elmer Abapo 8/9. Patrick Genovese 8/10. Dan Fester 8/10. Kennedy King 8/11, 8/24. Tony Venniro 8/16, 8/24. Cameron Calloway 8/17, 8/31. The New Black 8/17. Lisa Marie Smith 8/23. Kaylie Foster 8/25. Dan Fester 8/30. Megan Ruger 8/31. Downtown Grand, 702-719-5315. Fremont STREET EXPERIENCE Collective Soul 8/10. Buckcherry 8/17. Cheap Trick 8/24. The Wallflowers 8/30. vegasexperience.com. Gilley’s Saloon Daniel Bonte 8/2-8/3. Chase & The Pursuit 8/7. Scotty Alexander 8/8-8/10. Brett Arthur Rigby 8/14, 8/21. Voodoo Cowboys 8/15, 8/28-8/29. Chris Lozano 8/16-8/17. Dynamite Draw 8/22-8/24. Redneck Rodeo 8/30-8/31. Treasure Island, 702-894-7722. GO POOL Russell Dickerson 8/27. Flamingo, 702-697-2888. GOLD MINE TAVERN Michael Braun’s Acoustic Experience 8/1. Kris Angelis & The LV Shakers 8/2. The People’s Whiskey, Big Like Texas 8/3. The History of Rock & Roll w/Kevin McGowan 8/6. Randy Williams’ American Acoustic 8/7. 23 S. Water St., 702-478-8289. Golden Nugget Showroom Ambrosia 8/2. Rick Derringer 8/9. The Grass Roots 8/16. B.J. Thomas 8/23. Lita Ford 8/30. 866-946-5336. THE Golden Tiki The New Waves, Prof. Rex Dart 8/2. 3939 Spring Mountain Road, 702-222-3196. GRAND EVENTS CENTER Wanted (Bon Jovi tribute) 8/9. Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac tribute) 8/10. Boz Scaggs 8/24. Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot

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HARDWAY 8 The Whisky Fiddlers 8/2. Color Theory 8/9. Michael Louis Austin 8/16. The New Waves 8/23. 46 S. Water St., 702-410-5124. House of Blues Gojira, Hemlock 8/2. Buddy Guy, Tom Hambridge 8/3. Strangelove (Depeche Mode tribute) 8/8. Hidden Scars, N.E. Last Words, Systemec, Astoria, Tyrants by Night 8/9. Nas 8/10. Psycho Las Vegas ft. The Original Misfits, Opeth, Electric Wizard & more 8/16-8/18. O.A.R., American Authors 8/20. Rocks Off (Guns N’ Roses/Bon Jovi tribute) 8/23. Tribal Theory, Mahi, The Escapers, Thrive 8/24. Leoni Torres 8/26. Daniel Caesar 8/29. Black Flag, The Dickies, D.I., The Linecutters 8/30. Skillet, Sevendust, Pop Evil, Devour the Day 8/31. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7600. The Joint Mary J. Blige 8/16-8/17. Brian Wilson, The Zombies 8/31. Hard Rock Hotel, 702-693-5000. M Pool Martina McBride 8/3. M Resort, 702-797-1000. Mandalay Bay BEACH Psycho Las Vegas ft. The Original Misfits, Opeth, Electric Wizard & more 8/16-8/18. Iration, Pepper, Katastro 8/24. Rebelution, Protoje, Collie Buddz, DJ Mackle 8/30-8/31. 702-632-7777. Mandalay Bay Events Center JoJo Siwa 8/10. Psycho Las Vegas ft. The Original Misfits, Opeth, Electric Wizard & more 8/168/18. 702-632-7777. MGM Grand Garden Arena Chris Young, Locash 8/17. 702-531-3826. Orleans Showroom Leonid & Friends (Chicago tribute) 8/9. Air Supply 8/30-9/1. 702-365-7111. Park Theater Janet Jackson 8/2-8/3, 8/7, 8/9-8/10. Cher 8/21, 8/23-8/24, 8/28, 8/31. Park MGM, 844-600-7275.

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KNOCK, KNOCK GET TO KNOW THE RAIDERS PRE-VEGAS THROUGH HBO SERIES HARD KNOCKS BY CASE KEEFER ver the past year, the Raiders have produced a show called From the Ground Up that details the progress being made on their under-construction Las Vegas Stadium. Now fans will get a behind-the-scenes look into the team set to begin playing there next season. HBO and NFL Films will feature the Raiders on this year’s Hard Knocks, the Emmy award-winning documentary series that annually follows a team through training camp and the preseason, beginning with the premiere Tuesday, August 6 at 10 p.m. “I think this could be the greatest introduction for many Vegas fans to this team,” says Ken Rodgers, Hard Knocks show head and vice president of NFL Films. “This is a team in transition in many ways, and the next stop is Las Vegas, so we consider it a real-time look at what you can hope to see for decades to come.” When the Raiders were revealed as this year’s Hard Knocks team in June, many local fans asked, “Why not next year,” when the organization officially arrives in Las Vegas. That was never a part of the consideration, according to Rodgers, who also warns against expecting the show to cover much of the impending relocation. The five-episode run, he stressed, is not a reality show setting out to explore external storylines. For 13 seasons, it has followed a documentary format and will continue to be more concerned with chronicling what goes into getting an NFL team prepared for an upcoming year. “This is a unique show in that it’s very present-tense,” Rodgers says. “There’s not a lot of history, not a lot of backstory. What happened this week is what’s on the show. So if players or coaches or front office staff are talking about Las Vegas and it’s a big storyline, it will certainly be on the show, but my guess is they’re more concentrating on what they can do to be a better football team.”

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Fans aren’t the only ones who sometimes misunderstand Hard Knocks’ objective—the teams often do, too. Every season, franchises are reluctant to appear on the show but come around by the end of the process, Rodgers says. The Raiders have certainly already fulfilled the oppositional phase. They were one of five teams available for HBO and NFL Films to select this year—the NFL provides exemptions to teams that either have a first-year head coach, made the playoffs in the past two years or already appeared on the show within the past decade—and initially, the Raiders publicly resisted. Coach Jon Gruden tried to pass the assignment off on the Detroit Lions, while owner Mark Davis was also outspoken against the idea. “It would be disruptive,” Davis said at an owners meeting, according to Sports Illustrated. “We’ve got a lot of business to take care of, get ready for the season. I appreciate that they might think we’d be great TV, but we’ve got something to accomplish.” Davis then reportedly joked that he would be tempted to fire coach Jon Gruden to dissuade the Raiders from being selected. At least he clearly understands why his team is enticing to cameras: It’s loaded with personalities. Both Gruden and first-year general manager Mike Mayock spent years as popular television analysts before rejoining the NFL. Among players, Derek Carr is as fiery and animated as NFL quarterbacks come. The Raiders’ most prized free agent acquisitions on both sides of the ball, wide receiver Antonio Brown and linebacker Vontaze Burfict, were heated rivals for nearly a decade as members of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals, respectively. The team will also lean heavily on three rookies drafted in the first round—Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell, Alabama running back Josh Jacobs and Mississippi State safety Johnathan Abram—to try to break a streak of 16 seasons without a playoff win. “There are real stakes with this team,” Rodgers says. “There are a lot of positions up for grabs and a lot of urgency to get this right, get this roster where the coach and GM want it to be. More than their transitory location, it was how their roster was transitioning that, to us, made it a team that was really going to shine on Hard Knocks.” Hard Knocks viewers can expect the star players to be profiled to some extent, but there are few guarantees for the rest of the roster. The show prides itself on finding the best stories, especially among players on the fringes of the roster. NFL teams are allowed to host 90 players at the start of the training camp but must cut down to a 53-man roster for the regular season. The Raiders hold camp at a training complex in Napa, California, where a Hard Knocks crew of more than 30 arrives before the first team staffer gets to work and leaves after the last staffer departs. The Hard Knocks crew transfers video by the hour to NFL Films headquarters in Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey, where Rodgers oversees the whole operation and works with 25 editors. Rodgers said each weekly one-hour episode is compiled from an average of 360 hours of footage. The process becomes easier when the featured team comes loaded with questions and narratives, and regardless of which town they call home, the Raiders fit the bill perfectly this year. “Many teams’ main goal right now is not to suffer any injuries and stay the course if they were successful last year, maybe polish a little more here and there,” Rodgers said. “The Raiders don’t have that luxury. They’re in the middle of finding out who their team is, what their team is. That’s going to provide some great television.” (AP/Photo Illustration)

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Not just California

Wildfires are getting worse in Nevada

By Miranda Willson and Weekly staff

or generations, summer in Nevada has meant fire season. These days, it’s more accurate to call it a fire year. That’s according to Kacey KC, state forester and fire warden with the Nevada Division of Forestry. For the past five years, Nevada has reported wildland fires just about every month, KC said, and Clark County is no exception. Clark County Assistant Fire Chief Larry Haydu agrees. “We’ve traditionally had fire season from May to October. But in recent years, because of the drought, it hasn’t really been a season. It’s been kind of year-round,” he said. In the age of climate change and global environmental change, fire season throughout the West has become longer, more pronounced and sometimes more volatile. For Southern Nevadans, the shifts mean more wildfires at home and more smoke and

particulate matter from faraway wildfires in California and Arizona, worsening our region’s already-troubled air quality.

California wildfires expected to be worse

In the summer and fall of 2018, as California braced for some of its most destructive wildfires ever, Clark County issued 18 air quality advisories influenced by smoke drifting into the Valley, said Kevin MacDonald, spokesperson for the Clark County Department of Air Quality. Some of those advisories were influenced by wildfire smoke from Arizona as well. “There were days when we would step outside and couldn’t see the mountains in every direction,” MacDonald said. Wildfire smoke produces particulate matter and the precursors to ozone, two of the main ground-lev-

el pollutants that harm air quality in Clark County and can be dangerous to human health. The Division of Forestry sent 171 firefighters to assist with last year’s wildfires in California, said John Christopherson, Forestry’s deputy administrator of operations. Historically, the Nevada Department of Corrections has sent inmates to help with the fight. As California’s wildfire season heats up in the coming months, the Division of Forestry might once again send crews to the neighboring state. Some experts warn that California could see even more intense fires than those of 2018. “If the need arises again, and in all likelihood it will … we’ll be helping our neighbors to the West,” Christopherson said. When they aren’t deployed to California, Nevada firefighters are kept busy at home. About half of the Forestry’s budget is spent fighting wildfires, and the

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WILDFIRE PREVENTION TIPS Obey all posted fire restrictions. These can include bans on building campfires and the use of charcoal stoves, fireworks, welding equipment and other devices that can spark fires.

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Call 911 if you see an unattended or out-ofcontrol fire.

When using lanterns, stoves and heaters in outdoor areas, take care in lighting them. Make sure they are cool before refueling them, and store flammable liquids away from the equipment.

Don’t leave fires unattended. Douse campfires with water and stir the ashes until they’re cold.

Don’t toss cigarette butts out of the window while driving. Properly dispose of all smoking materials, along with charcoal briquettes and similar materials that can start fires, by soaking them first.

Equip all-terrain vehicles and other off-road vehicles with spark arrestors.

Use only fireworks labeled with a “safe and sane” seal, and then only from June 28 through July 4.

The wildfire risk in highly developed parts of the Las Vegas Valley is relatively low because of protection from fire departments, building codes that promote fire safety, etc. However, especially in outlying areas, homeowners can take steps to reduce their risk of wildfires. Among them: Smoke billows from a wildfire at the top of the Lamoille Canyon about 12 miles southeast of Elko in 2018. (Associated Press)

increase in fires at home recently forced the division to extend the length of time it deploys seasonal firefighters from five to seven months, KC said.

In Nevada, a higher risk down south

This year, fire season in Clark County started late because of an unusually wet spring. The National Weather Service issued its first red flag warnings, indicating an elevated risk of wildfire, for Clark County on June 26 and 27. At the same time in 2018, the NWS had already issued five red flag warnings, meteorologist John Adair said. But moving into the rest of the summer, the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction: Wildfire risk, typically high in northern and western parts of the state but not in Southern Nevada, is also Continued on Page 60

Keep roofs, gutters and areas around homes clear of dead leaves, pine needles and other dry organic waste.

Store away patio furniture cushions, mats and other flammables.

Trim back any tree branches overhanging roofs, and cut back shrubs and trees that are within close proximity to homes.

■ Plan an evacuation route, prepare a checklist and create a pack of emergency supplies. ■ If ordered to evacuate, do so immediately after putting on protective clothing and footwear. Remove all combustibles from outside the home—firewood, yard waste, propane tanks in grills, etc. Shut off natural gas and close all windows, vents and doors to prevent drafts.

Source: Clark County Fire Department, National Geographic and the National Fire Protection Association

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The Carpenter 1 fire on Mount Charleston above Las Vegas in 2013. (Associated Press)

Continued from Page 59 high in Clark County this year, KC said. The reasons? The slow start of the monsoon season and the fact that the heavy spring rains that kept fire risk low during the first half of the year also caused low-lying grasses to sprout in areas where they aren’t historically found. The grasses’ growth near larger plants and trees provides ideal fuel for wildfires. Grass won’t necessarily make fires more likely to ignite, but it will make them more likely to spread and intensify, Haydu said. “If you look out at the Nevada landscape, we have bush here, bush there, but there’s nothing to connect those bushes,” Haydu said. “But this year, in between those bushes, we have grass. So now we have a blanket of fuel.” One of the most common “fuels” in Southern Nevada is the invasive red brome grass, which is spreading throughout the Mojave Desert, said Stan Smith, emeritus professor in the UNLV life sciences department. Red brome has a longer life span than native

grasses and is more adept at obtaining resources, KC said, making it difficult for native plants to keep up with red brome’s spread after a fire. “It’s harder and harder to get natives to take in these environments, as they’ve been burned so many times,” she added.

Fire management for the future

Historically, efforts to suppress fires in the West have sometimes made the problem worse, Smith noted. Fire suppression has increased tree density in forests, so that now, when a fire does ignite, it spreads faster and does more damage. “So what foresters are saying is the answer is to thin forests: [Remove] the small stuff and leave the big trees,” Smith said. Smith acknowledged that thinning out Southern Nevada’s largest forest area, the Spring Mountains, could be challenging because of the steep terrain there. But it might be necessary considering that wildfire risk is generally rising in high desert areas. “All the different forest communities in the mountains, they’re burning more because of climate change,” Smith said. “Especially when it gets

drier and warmer; they get drier and they’re more combustible and more flammable.” Foresters are starting to believe that when wildlands regenerate after a fire, they are less able to support the same vegetation they did hundreds of years ago when the previous forest first formed. What will replace these old forests and trees is up for debate, but it probably won’t be the same large trees, Smith said. “That has all kinds of societal implications for people who like to get out and recreate. They want to go out to the mountains and see a beautiful forest,” Smith said. Because of the uncertainty of plant regeneration, the Division of Forestry is rethinking its long-term rehabilitation plans, KC said, even confronting the question of what level of invasive grasses are “acceptable” given their persistence in the environment. For Smith, this type of planning in anticipation of changing wildlands and the changing climate is crucial to fighting wildfires today and in the future. “We have to use all the tools in the toolbox to try to solve it,” he said.

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pening a restaurant, Bryce Krausman says, was “totally spontaneous.” His friend Dalton Wilson saw the space, and before they knew it, they had a “Coming soon” sign up. “Opening a restaurant, even at the time we did, was a terrible idea,” Krausman said, “and as that line in Under the Tuscan Sun goes: ‘A terrible idea, don’t you just love those?’ ” Krausman and Wilson’s DW Bistro has become one of the most influential and popular dining spots in Las Vegas. Krausman also owns House Seats, which offers members complimentary tickets and offers in Nevada and parts of California, Arizona and Texas.

at something, do that. Hire out your weakness and play to your strength. How do you define business success? Is it money? Freedom? Creative expression and innovation? Influence or something else? Success is doing what you love, whether it pays or not. Money is a great vehicle that gets you where you want to go, but you also need the freedom to find joy in the work you do. I’m lucky to have businesses that allow instant gratification through happy guests, but they don’t always allow for freedom; it’s always a balance.

If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what would it be? I’d like to change how we are physically building the city. I’d like to see more agricultural and agrihood (housing developments centered around farming) development and a bigger emphasis on that. We have farms here in the desert; we need to embrace the possibilities with that and how that development changes the sustainability of our community. What’s the biggest issue facing Southern Nevada? Water. It’s always a scary thought, but I’m happy to see that we have great minds and great developers who are working to make our community more sustainable. Public transportation is another one for me. I know change is difficult, but it’s a movement we can’t continue to ignore in the Valley. What is your biggest pet peeve? Repeating myself on the same subject. Anyone who’s worked for me knows that. If someone has questions, they should ask, but the core message shouldn’t need to be repeated. What is something that people might not know about you? I sang with Barbra Streisand. I sang in a choir that backed up Streisand’s 2000 Millennium Concert at the MGM Grand—it’s what brought be back from Ireland. If you had one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be? Never take advice from someone who’s not where you want to be.

How much of your time and attention get allocated to each of your businesses? It changes on a daily basis, depending on the needs of my businesses. In any business, you must make time for new ideas, work on funding you might need to obtain, then act. DW Bistro requires more of my physical time, as you see me working brunch every week, running my door and greeting my guests. And, House Seats is an ongoing joy, whether virtually or motivating the awesome small team I have who run the day-to-day operations. Describe your management style. I’m a big fan of personal responsibility. You can develop processes for any business, but you have to have the right people to take responsibility, and it’s my job as a manager to find those people. Then, it’s a daily task to motivate and challenge your teams to be successful. What is the best business advice you’ve received? Ride a horse in the direction it’s going. If you’re good

Bryce Krausman, co-founder of DW Bistro and owner of House Seats (Wade Vandervort/Staff)

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VegasInc Notes America First Credit Union opened its 15th branch in Southern Nevada at 1400 S. Rainbow Blvd. Michael Patane is a certified physician assistant with Urology Specialists of Nevada, working at the practice’s 2010 Wellness Way location. Henderson Hospital was awarded a second consecutive “A” from the Leapfrog Group. The designation recognizes Henderson Hospital’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States. The Leapfrog Group is a national organization committed to improving health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. Brian Douglas, principal fire protection engineer at TERPconsulting; and Justin Veilleux, principal at FEA Consulting Engineers, each received a 2019 40 Under 40 Award from Consulting-Specifying Engineer, a national magazine that covers mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering. The Roseman University of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has been granted an initial five-year accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The Henderson campus has been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, formerly the National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission, since 2008. CAI Investments broke ground on a Delta Hotels by Marriott, marking the final phase of the 8.6-acre multipurpose development project at 3883 W. Flamingo Road. The 260-

room, full-service hotel will feature 10,000 square feet of meeting space, 1,600 square feet of retail space, a rooftop pool, fitness center, covered parking, lobby dining bar and coffee bar. Panattoni Development has begun work on a 550,024-square-foot industrial development. Located on a 29.99-acre parcel at the intersection of Interstate -15 and Speedway Boulevard in North Las Vegas, it will be called North 15 Logistics Center. Construction of the project is estimated at $47 million and is scheduled to be complete in the first quarter of 2020. The project will include two buildings and is owned by LIT Industrial Limited Partnership, a Clarion Partners company with Panattoni Development serving as the project developer. The contractor is Alston Construction and the architect is HPA Architects. SR Construction completed the third-floor renovation at the Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks. The project consisted of a 17,475-squarefoot improvement of the existing third floor in the hospital to include a pharmacy, five surgical recovery rooms, administrative support space and 16 private rooms. Work has commenced on a municipal courthouse at 100 E. Clark Ave. It is being developed by the Molasky Group of Companies, along with Martin Harris Construction as general contractor, PGAL as lead architect, Walter P. Moore as structural engineer, MSA Engineering and GCW Engineering. Estimated to be complete in January 2021, the four-story facility will house municipal

court functions, including traffic court, court administration and courtrooms for the six municipal court judges. Las Vegas Sock Market and New Balance opened at Las Vegas North Premium Outlets. Las Vegas Fight Shop, Lacoste, Oakley Vault and Charlotte Russe opened at the Las Vegas South Premium Outlets. The Nevada Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, launched the Small Business Resource Center at 3085 E. Russell Road, Suite G, Las Vegas. Funded by the Federal Highway Administration, the center provides free small-business development resources and information. Bruce Spotleson is vice president of fund and partner development at the Neon Museum. Marquis Care at Centennial Hills received the bronze “National Quality Award” from the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living. Dream Big Nevada’s office is open at 2900 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas. Individuals can stop by to ask questions, volunteer to help other families, and learn about various topics such as citizenship, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and DUIs. VivaAerobus Airlines has launched direct service from Monterrey, Mexico, to Las Vegas. Flights are offered two times weekly. Brittany McCoy is development officer at St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. Becky Petring, Christopher Hume, Tiffany McCoy Tyler-Garner, Elizabeth Blau, Mark Taggart and Mary Lynn Palenik joined the board of directors

of Comunities In Schools of Nevada. Nevada State Bank’s Petring serves as president and chairwoman of the CIS Nevada Advisory Council for the Western Division and was selected to become a state board representative. Hume is a documentary filmmaker. He previously served as chief creative officer and senior vice president of advertising and content for MGM Resorts International. Previously serving as president and CEO of CIS of Nevada, Tyler-Garner is director of the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Blau is founder and CEO of restaurant development company Blau + Associates. Taggart is president and CEO of Toyota Financial Savings Bank. Palenik is vice president of the project management and process improvement office for Aristocrat Technologies. Three District Court judges have been sworn in: Judges Jacqueline Bluth and Cristina Silva will handle cases on the civil/criminal docket. Judge Rhonda Forsberg has a domestic caseload at Family Court. Helping Hands of Vegas Valley and James Seastrand Helping Hands of North Las Vegas have merged. The two agencies have combined office and warehouse space and will continue under the name Helping Hands of Vegas Valley. Their office is at 3640 N. Fifth St., Suite 130, North Las Vegas. Marcia Blake is executive director. Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International are among the “Most CommunityMinded Companies” by Civic 50, a Points of Light initiative. Caesars Entertainment Corp. is ranked on Computerworld magazine’s “Top 100 Best Places to Work in I.T.” Ranking 26th on the list for midsize organizations, Caesars Entertainment was selected for its job training, career advancement opportunities, team member recognition, leadership accessibility and flexible work

schedules. Home365 has launched in Las Vegas. The company provides digital tools for property managers, property owners and tenants. Home365 also acquired Pangea Realty & Property Management, a company that owns more than 300 single-family homes in Southern Nevada. Richard Knoeppel, a career and technical education and architecture teacher at Advanced Career and Technologies Academy, was inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame. Knoeppel, the 2019 Nevada Teacher of the Year, has been an instructor for 31 years. Clark County was named a certified ACT Work Ready Community, a national designation that uses hard data to help close the skills gap and produce a workforce ready to meet the needs of current and future employers. More than 550 employers in Southern Nevada already support this initiative, which revolves around the WorkKeys Assessments. The ACT WorkKeys Assessments determine a job seeker’s readiness for the workplace by measuring a range of foundational workplace skills. Job seekers who pass the three main assessments earn a National Career Readiness Certificate. If skills gaps are identified, the ACT WorkKeys curriculum helps close those gaps. Vegas PBS received two 2019 Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Pacific Southwest Chapter. Remembering Vietnam: Las Vegas Veterans, by Jeremy Helal, Gary Williams and Vegas PBS was recognized in the category of Historical/ Cultural—Program or Special. Outdoor Nevada—Our Radioactive History, by John Burke, Fabiana Ubben, Sergio de Souza, Hayley Etter, John Lloyd, Todd Hailstone, Dustin Hall, John McClain and Vegas PBS was recognized in the category of Magazine—Program/Special.

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Public records BID OPPORTUNITIES August 2 3 p.m. Contract for bond stock, paper stock and carbonless paper sets Clark County, 605303 Cherry Cruz at cherryc@ clarkcountynv.gov August 6 3 p.m. Contract for custodial service on Las Vegas Boulevard pedestrian bridge, elevator, escalator and sidewalk Clark County, 605299 Tom Boldt at tboldt@ clarkcountynv.gov August 8 2:15 p.m. Robert “Bob” Price Park improvements and spray feature Clark County, 605343 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Contract for disposable kitchen products Clark County, 605365 Cherry Cruz at cherryc@ clarkcountynv.gov August 9 12 a.m. Las Vegas Boulevard roadway improvements from Spring Mountain to Sahara Avenue Clark County, 605203 Tom Boldt at tboldt@ clarkcountynv.gov 2:15 p.m. Clark Place sewer line replacement Clark County, 605362 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@clarkcountynv.gov August 16 2:15 p.m. Charleston Boulevard from Nellis Boulevard to Whitewind Lane and Casa Buena life station force main rehabilitation Clark County, 605335 Tom Boldt at tboldt@ clarkcountynv.gov Buffalo Drive roadway improvements — Tropicana Avenue to Sahara Avenue Clark County, 605336 Tom Boldt at tboldt@

clarkcountynv.gov August 23 2:15 p.m. Lewis Professional Building (Phoenix): Sewer line replacement Clark County, 605373 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@clarkcountynv.gov Regional justice center; third floor jury room upgrade Clark County, 605377 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@clarkcountynv.gov August 27 2:15 p.m. Clark County Fire Station No. 30 Clark County, 605364 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@clarkcountynv.gov

BROKERED TRANSACTIONS SALES $1,850,000 for 11,800 sq. ft. of industrial 6125 Annie Oakley Drive, Las Vegas, 89120 Landlord/seller: The Joyce LaGrange Trust Landlord/seller agent: Suzette LaGrange, CCIM; and Kara Walker, CCIM, of Colliers International Tenant/buyer: AMC Fabrication, Inc. Tenant/buyer agent: Did not disclose $725,000 for 2 acres of industrial 30 Conestoga Way, Henderson, 89002 Landlord/seller: Cambridge Industrial Park, LLC Landlord/seller agent: Dan Doherty, SIOR; Paul Sweetland, SIOR; and Chris Lane, CCIM, of Colliers International Tenant/buyer: Blue Bell Creameries, LP Tenant/buyer agent: Jerry Doty of Colliers International Leases $764,954 for 14,700 sq. ft. of retail 209 N. Stephanie St., Las Vegas, 89074 Landlord/seller: Stephanie Promenade Landlord/seller agent: Managing Director Michael Zobrist and

Executive Managing Director Nelson Tressler of Newmark Knight Frank Tenant/buyer: Bullfrog International Tenant/buyer agent: Did not disclose $630,000 for 820 sq. ft. of retail 251 N. Stephanie St., Las Vegas, 89074 Landlord/seller: Stephanie Promenade Landlord/seller agent: Managing Director Michael Zobrist and Executive Managing Director Nelson Tressler of Newmark Knight Frank Tenant/buyer: BB Holdings Tenant/buyer agent: Did not disclose

CONVENTIONS EVO Championship Series Mandalay Bay August 2-4 10,000 attendees Hookah Expo Worldwide Las Vegas Convention Center August 3-4 1,000 attendees Black Hat USA 2019 Mandalay Bay August 3-8 10,000 attendees American Poolplayers Association World Pool Championships Westgate Las Vegas August 8-17 15,000 attendees DEF CON 27 Bally’s August 8-11 22,000 attendees Offprice Show Sands August 10-13 11,500 attendees MAGIC Las Vegas Las Vegas Convention Center, Mandalay Bay August 12-14 78,000 attendees PGA Fashion & Demo Experience 2019 Venetian August 13-14 4,000 attendees

Digital Dealer 27 Conference & Expo Mandalay Bay August 19-21 2,000 attendees SuperZoo 2019 Mandalay Bay August 20-22 20,000 attendees Evexia Fit Fest Las Vegas Convention Center August 21-24 7,100 attendees PainWeek Conference Cosmopolitan September 3-7 1,800 attendees

BUILDING PERMITS $2,800,523, new commercial 2755 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas Bentar Development $2,149,410, commercial tenant improvement 435 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas The Penta Building Group $1,150,000, commercial addition 203 E. Mayflower Ave., North Las Vegas CEI Builders $890,000, singlefamily home 2190 Edgewood Ave., Las Vegas Savi Construction $589,300, commercial addition 6464 Decatur Blvd., North Las Vegas Rick Shipman Construction $542,633, condominium shell x2 524 and 545 Mossy Cup St., Henderson Greystone Nevada $542,633, condominium shell x2 524 and 525 Shophia Skye St., Henderson Greystone Nevada $425,000, singlefamily home 9820 Winter Palace Drive, Las Vegas Restoration Contract Services $411,839, new building x2 6414 and 6430 Silver Estates St., North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada

$328,277, commercial alteration 6001 E. Tropical Parkway, North Las Vegas Layton Construction Company $271,316, condominium shell 2205 Ozzy Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada $254,200, commercial tenant improvement 6710 N. Hualapai Way, Las Vegas Platinum Construction Group $250,000, commercial tenant improvement 231 S. Third St., Las Vegas McCarthy Building Companies

BUSINESS LICENSES Rambridge Wholesale International 1051 N. Mary Crest Road, Henderson Distribution center Owner/executive on file: Rambridge Wholesale International Randy’s Rapid Repair 9321 Mount Cherie Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Property maintenance Owner/executive on file: Randy Sanders Rapidvisa Incorporated 8270 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas General services (counter/office) Owner/executive on file: Ben Ives Raspados Patty 1935 Fremont St., Las Vegas Mobile food vendor Owner/executive on file: Patricia Padilla Ream, Amy 9480 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 269, Henderson Psychic arts practitioner Owner/executive on file: Amy Ream Recon One Protective Services and Firearms Training 6317 Supernova Hill St., North Las Vegas Misc. flat fee Owner/executive on file: Michael Lambert, Lisa Lambert Revitmatter 901 Harbor Ave., Henderson Management/marketing/consulting Owner/executive on file:

Michele Phillips Richard S. Johnson 601 S. Rancho Drive, Suite A5, Las Vegas Professional services Owner/executive on file: Richard Johnson Rina Lobrillo 9480 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 269, Henderson Psychic arts practitioner Owner/executive on file: Rina Lobrillo Rocha Automotive 257 Elliott Road, Suite 7, Henderson Automotive Owner/executive on file: Rocha Automotive Rolandoyap & Co. 2175 Grand Traverse St., Henderson Bookkeeping Owner/executive on file: Rolandoyap & Co. Ross Dress for Less 346 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson Clothing Owner/executive on file: Ross Dress for Less Rushmore Loan Management Services 170 S. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 300 (347), Henderson Mortgage lending company Owner/executive on file: Rushmore Loan Management Services Rustler Investments 2520 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 111, Henderson Bookkeeping Owner/executive on file: Rustler Investments Salsa Latina 2877 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson Liquor Owner/executive on file: Salsa Latina Sellpro Realty 6655 W. Sahara Ave., Suite B200, Las Vegas Property management Owner/executive on file: Betty J. Chamberlin Servlaw 9670 Lightheart Ave., Las Vegas Business support Owner/executive on file: David McClelland Sherry Vyvyan 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 180, Las Vegas Real estate Owner/executive on file: Signature Real Estate Group

Shurley Design Studio 9270 W. Onesto Ave., Las Vegas Architectural firm Owner/executive on file: Shurley Design Studio Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company 2580 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 230, Henderson Mortgage lending company Owner/executive on file: Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company Sierra Pool Services 7816 Lobella St., Las Vegas Property maintenance Owner/executive on file: Namvong Sin City Cafe 3231 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 104, Las Vegas Restaurant Owner/executive on file: G Motors Sisters’ Organics 1350 Kelso Dunes Ave., Suite 1613, Henderson Restaurant/food service Owner/executive on file: Sisters’ Organics SK Mini Mart 21 W. Army St., Henderson Convenience store Owner/executive on file: SK Mini Mart Smile Diagnostics 2116 Sparkling Meadows Court, North Las Vegas Dental laboratory Owner/executive on file: Did not disclose Spectra East Apartments 4521 E. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas Apartment house Owner/executive on file: Prism LV I GP Stacy Peppley 8290 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Real estate Owner/executive on file: Coldwell Banker Premier Realty Stove Anthem, The 11261 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 200, Henderson Liquor Owner/executive on file: The Stove Anthem Strategems Consulting 648 Cervantes Drive, Henderson Management/marketing/consulting Owner/executive on file: Strategems Consulting

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Structurally Sublime Las Vegas Independent massage therapist Owner/executive on file: Jonathan Ovando STS Temps 8360 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 210, Las Vegas Employment agency Owner/executive on file: STS Temps Sunrun Installation Services 8385 Eastgate Road, Suite 130, Las Vegas General retail sales Owner/executive on file: Paul Winnowski Swiss Cleaner and Laundry 4909 Vegas Drive, Suite 110, Las Vegas Dry cleaning/laundry Owner/executive on file: Pablo Hernandez Tarek Bissar 9484 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 8, Las Vegas Real estate Owner/executive on file: Tarek Bissar The Art of Grooming 1703 Commanche Drive,

Las Vegas Interjurisdictional business Owner/executive on file: The Art of Grooming The Idea Room 2656 E. Sunday Grace Drive, Henderson Designer or decorator Owner/executive on file: The Idea Room The Prickly Pear Trading Company 1935 Fremont St., Las Vegas Mobile food vendor Owner/executive on file: The Cactus Family

TPFE 1009 Whitney Ranch Drive, Henderson Office only Owner/executive on file: Richard Zeitlin Triage 3773 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 500S, Las Vegas Employment agency Owner/executive on file: Michael K. Burke

Owner/executive on file: Analiza Africa Victory Sports 524 Mia Isabella Court, Henderson Miscellaneous Owner/executive on file: Victory Sports Walker Therapy Services 250 E. Horizon Drive, Suite 120, Henderson Social work, behavioral therapy business Owner/executive on file: Walker Therapy Services Well-Balanced Health 3017 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 60, Las Vegas Professional servicesmedical Owner/executive on file: Kathleen Menasche

Things Remembered 1300 W. Sunset Road, Suite 2217, Henderson Miscellaneous Owner/executive on file: Enesco Properties

Triton Traffic Technologies 6380 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite A, Las Vegas General services (counter/office) Owner/executive on file: A&G Signs and Striping

Three Spirit Creations 2104 Alto Vista Drive, Henderson Miscellaneous Owner/executive on file: Three Spirit Creations

TVLV Magazine 2415 Inlet Beach Court, North Las Vegas Advertising specialties Owner/executive on file: TV Las Vegas Magazine

Wine and Canvas Las Vegas 730 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Liquor Owner/executive on file: Ijen

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Henderson Management/marketing/consulting Owner/executive on file: Joseph Wineman Y&Y Beauty Salon 1820 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas Cosmetology Owner/executive on file: Yanyaili Z&Z Manufacturing 4216 N. Pecos Road, Suite 101, North Las Vegas Misc. flat fee Owner/executive on file: Z&Z Manufacturing Zesty Las Vegas Residential property maintenance Owner/executive on file: Corbor 7-Eleven Store No. 29646 4325 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Convenience store Owner/executive on file: S&S Fuels Management IV 702 Blinds 8565 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 150, Las Vegas

Interjurisdictional business Owner/executive on file: 702 Blinds A+ Dental Group 2500 Wigwam Parkway, Suite 110, Henderson Dental office Owner/executive on file: Aqua Dental Group Aaron A. Salvatierra Landscaping 9417 Teton Wood Ave., Las Vegas Property maintenance Owner/executive on file: AAS Landscaping AB Jewelers 2700 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite H4, Henderson Secondhand dealer Owner/executive on file: AB Jewelers AD Residential & Commercial Cleaning Services 5731 Roundrock Drive, Las Vegas Residential property maintenance Owner/executive on file: C&A Designs Adaptive Environmen-

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