Free
LeRue Review
The Premiere Discovery Magazine: Explore Books, Music, Movies, Art and More... September, 2013
D I S C O V E R
h— t n o ? M d e s r i a Th p e r P u o Y Are
September Is National Preparedness Month Š 2012,Travis Szudajski
In 2012, neighborhoods in many counties of Nevada were devastated by fire.
Books Grassroots hosts Banned Books Week 1984 Animal Farm Frequently Banned Books 2011 & 2012
Music Iggy and the Stooges: Guitarist James S. Williamson to Deliver Music Keynote Address
Movies J.D. Salinger remembered
Have you Heard? Sticking It to the Thought Police
Art Sketches & Sips: VSA Nevada
Find the next best seller! www.lrpnv.com
Travel with Spence through Marine Corps battles and conflicts in a futuristic universe,. He battles his enemies both directly in front of him and within.
Newman delivers story lines that are hard, controversial, and varied, but the writing style is consistently readout-loud captivating.
Watch for the 2013 release of Parallel to Paradise by award winning author, Laura Newman available for preorder at www.lrpnv.com
Watch for the 2013 release of By His Father’s Side by author and former Marine, Jeff Pfeiffer, available for preorder at www.lrpnv.com
D.L. Whitehead has constructed a tangled web of lies, murderous consequences and intriguing characters that take readers on a thrill ride from the beginning pages to a climactic conclusion that will leave them wanting more.
Methuselah has been banished from the colony. Will Monte be able to help him?
Watch for the 2013 release of Darwin’s Sword by author, D.L. Whitehead available at www.lrpnv.com
Józef, afraid for his life, sneaks into the infamous Kraków ghetto, ultimately seeking shelter by volunteering to enter a Nazi labor camp! Józef must make life and death decisions in order to ensure his own survival–at the cost of family and faith. Watch for the 2013 release of The Altered I by author, April Kempler available for preorder at www.lrpnv.com
“Get the car that you love without feeling that you have been taken for a ride. The worst emotion when buying a car is regret…” Get your copy of Auto Emotions 101 at www.leruepress.com/ LRPPrintedBooks.htm
Available as an e-book now. Watch for the 2013 release of Monte’s Lost Colony by author, Chuck Bedell or preorder at www.lrpnv.com
Mama’s Magic by Nichole Truax
Is Mama really magical? This endearing short story is a testament to the magic and love of motherhood as experienced through the eyes of a child. Watch for the 2013 release of Mama’s Magic by Nichole Truax available at www.lrpnv.com
Watch for the 2013 release of Final Breath by author, America Matters Media talk show host and instructor, Eddie Floyd, available soon at www.lrpnv.com
LeRue Review
Table of Contents Editor’s Note……………………………………………………………………………….………2 Are You Prepared? If A Disaster Hit, Would You Be Prepared?.………..……………………...3 What to Include in Your Emergency Supply Kit……...…………………..6 Have You Heard? Sticking It to the Thought Police..…………………………………………..…..4 Understanding Annuities………...........…….…………………………………..5 Have you heard of?: (Fill in the blank)………...….………………………….7 Books & Authors: Banned Books Week Event…….…………………………….………………….8 1984…………………..………...…………………………..…………………………….9 Animal Farm…………....………………………………………………………..……9 Music: From Pioneering Punk Rock Guitarist to Silicon Valley Executive..10 Art: Sketch & Sips…………………………………………….………………………....13 Movies: Salinger……………...……………………...………………......................…..15 Classified Ads: Support our Veterans…………………………………………………………..16 Charitable Giving, Distribution, Restaurants and more…………17
1
Who Made It Happen Editor/Publisher Janice Hermsen
Graphic Design/Layout Lenore Halfide
Copyediting/Printing Kathy Szudajski Ruby Szudajski
Poetry Editor Benjamin Arnold
Cover Art Travis Szudajski
Editor’s Note
Guest Reviewers/Contributors Ken Roberts Doug Glodt Leah Steel Sean Cary
Photos Welcome to our September issue of The LeRue Review. I must admit that although I’ve lived through earthquakes, floods and fire, I’m not always as prepared as I should be. So the list posted on page 6 is one I will be cutting out and using to make sure I’m ready should I be faced with challenges like that again! I hope you will too. We do believe in free speech, and I’m sure you’ll see that Sean Cary (page 4,) who so generously contributed to this month’s issue, blasts those who might try to censor that great first amendment right. Ken Roberts, a regular contributor will help you with some of your personal finances. This time, he’ll help you understand annuities (page 5). You know, features, benefits, costs. Great information for future planning no matter what age you are. Since the week of September 22-September 29 is Banned Books Week, Doug (Jerkyman) Glodt and Leah Steel (page 9) decided to provide us with some reviews of classic banned books. And, of course, you don’t want to miss the Grassroots Books Banned Book Event on September 22. There is music by Iggy and the Stooges (page 10), a movie about J.D. Salinger (page 15) and wow, check out VSA’s Sketch and Sips (page 13)...hmmm...how much sketching and how much sipping? Check them out and find out for yourself. If you have a moment, check out the Sparks Museum. It has a great cultural center to have your next event and interesting changing displays. Till next month...Keep reading and writing! -Janice Hermsen
Member of Western Trade Alliance 2
Member of Association of Publishers for Special Sales
LeRue Press Travis Szudajski Debbie McCarthy Courtesy, Sparks Museum
CirculationFulfillment Jerkyman & too many to list-Thank you all!
The LeRue Review ©2008-2013 LeRue Press, 280 Greg St. Suite 10, Reno, NV 89502. All rights reserved. Protected under Berna and other International Copyrights Conventions. Publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or art.
Commentaries: The opinions expressed by the authors are their own; they do not necessarily reflect the opinion of LeRue Press, their affiliates or advertisers.
Advertising: (775) 356-1004 E-Mail: custserv at leruepress.com
Back Cover: Support the Sparks Museum & Cultural Center through membership
Startling Facts About Preparedness Regina Quadir on the Center for Disease Control’s website shared some startling facts about Americans preparedness for disasters in 2012. 1. More than half of Americans had not prepared copies of crucial documents. 2. 48% of Americans lacked emergency supplies for use in the event of a disaster. 3. More than half of parents do not have a designated meeting place in case of a disaster. 4. 42% of cell phone owners do not know all their immediate family members phone numbers.
If A Disaster Hit, Would You Be Prepared?
W
hether you own a business, have children in school or live alone, are you prepared if disaster strikes? In 2012, despite the best laid plans, we did not feel prepared when the Pleasant Valley fire in Reno, Nevada struck and ran directly through our yard. We have a large family and plenty of places to go. but with a family member that required special care, it was challenging and required the help of emergency personnel. How would you manage if disaster struck? Fire, earthquake, tornado, flood or any number of disasters could leave you without food, water or shelter without notice. Do you have a plan? September has been designated National Preparedness Month as a reminder to be prepared for the unknown. 2013 marks the tenth year the Federal
Emergency Management Agency has encouraged the public to become educated about the need to be prepared in the event regular services are not available. Some of the recommendations include: • Developing a family disaster plan • Gathering emergency supplies • Learning how to shelter in place • Understanding quarantine and isolation • Learning how to maintain a healthy state of mind* In conjunction with the Red Cross, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends: Join the effort! Visit our Web site for “Emergency Preparedness and Response” and follow these four steps:
• • • •
Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed. Get Involved.
http://www.cdc.gov/features/beready/ 3
Sticking It to the Thought Police by Sean Cary
I
t baffles me that in this era of instant information we are still talking about censorship. The notion of secrecy is a fantasy, and because of Wikileaks and people like Edward Snowden, piles of previously secret information have been released into the marketplace, ripe for the picking. Have Internet connection, will travel. Unfortunately there are some who still endeavor to censor words and thoughts be it repressive and regressive governments blocking Internet access, speech regulations enacted in the name of political correctness or (not-so) well meaning people physically removing them from our schools. “It’s for the children.” Political points are easily won with tough words to “protect” children, women, and any other seemingly vulnerable group. It doesn’t matter if they are effective, ethical or logical, as long as the goal is slaying the monsters under the bed, little attention is paid to the consequences. This is precisely why banning books is a crappy idea.
4
There are few things that distinguish humans from other mammals. We have sex for pleasure, not just procreation. We derive pleasure from food not just sustenance, and most importantly we have developed the ability to communicate. Words are power. They sway people and they mold humanity. To quote one of the greatest orators of all time, a man by the name of Adolph Hitler, “by the skillful and sustained use of propaganda, one can make a people see even heaven as hell or an extremely wretched life as paradise.” There is only the minutest difference between those who pursue information and those who desire to control it. Both are a means to an end, and both, ultimately, direct our society. Detractors say that there is no reason for Banned Books Week. They make the claim that no book is really “banned” in our society; one can easily go to places like Amazon.com and obtain the books forbidden from our schools, libraries, and the minds of our children. This argument is a red herring, however. Bias definitely exists in the written word, to be sure, but the ultimate power rests with the gatekeepers: academia, the political ruling
Have You Heard? Understanding Annuities class, and lest we forget, parents themselves. I’m looking at you, Arizona. In 2010, Everybody’s favorite racist, Governor Jan Brewer signed into law a sweeping censorship bill that gutted the Tucson Unified School District’s Mexican American Studies program, claiming it promoted “ethnic chauvinism.” It’s all about correlation versus causation, and it is the pinnacle of arrogance and bigotry to even insinuate that by teaching young Latinos about their heritage and exposing them to Latino authors is somehow going to make them hate white people. Latinos don’t need a study course to hate whites, they have people like Governor Brewer to remind them that racism is alive and well in this country. There is no question that some books are not appropriate for everyone. I wouldn’t read The Anarchist Cookbook to a first grader, but if he asked why, it would be one hell of a springboard into a deep conversation about our system of laws, terrorism and right versus wrong. The First Amendment is in pole position for a reason. No right is greater than our freedom of speech, and restricting it is detrimental to society. If your child comes home with a copy of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn don’t burn it because it uses the word Nigger, teach your children about why using that word is unacceptable. If we removed every piece of writing from society that has been deemed offensive by someone, our libraries would be empty, our bookstores shuttered and our voices, silenced. Sean Cary is the host of Nevada Matters on Renegade Radio 101.3fm (facebook.com/nevadamatters) freelance writer, political columnist for the Daily Sparks Tribune (www.dailysparkstribune.com) the Reno Tahoe Tonight magazine (www.renotahoetonightmagazine.com) and political commentator. He has worked to elect Republicans in eight different states. He has also worked for the Nevada Republican Party, many local and municipal races, and various ballot initiatives nationwide. Sean blogs regularly, maintains an active presence on social media and is a regular contributor on the television show Nevada Newsmakers. He is a native Nevadan and lifelong Reno resident, born at Saint Mary’s Hospital. Sean attended the University of Nevada, Reno and in his spare time he can be found in the kitchen cooking for his family, watching the San Francisco 49ers or at the dog park with his beloved pug Beauregard. For more information visit www.seancary.com or www.facebook.com/seancary
If you would like to share your “History of your business” story, free, contact us at custserv at leruepress dot com or call and ask about “The History of” project at 775.356.1004.
By Ken Roberts
A
nnuities are part of the retirement plans of many Americans today. Most people really don’t understand all of the ways annuities work and there have been investors who have been taken advantage of by unscrupulous annuity salespeople seeking to generate high commissions for themselves. An annuity is a contract between an investor and an insurance company. There are two types of annuities, fixed and variable. A fixed annuity gives the investor a fixed, guaranteed rate of return, while the variable annuity has a variety of mutual fund sub-accounts to choose from, which gives the investor the opportunity to invest as it suits them and the potential for market type returns. Good annuities will have a very broad selection of investment options. Annuities basically have three unique features which could be advantageous to the right person at the right time. One, annuities provide for tax deferral, the funds within an annuity contract grow without taxation until they are distributed. Two, annuities have a guaranteed death benefit from the issuing insurance company, so in the event the account holder dies, their initial deposit is guaranteed to their beneficiaries. Three, if you decide to annuitize your contract, an annuity can provide a guaranteed income stream for a certain period or your entire lifetime. While those features may sound attractive and might be worthwhile to some people, they also come with a cost. Annuities can have very high expense ratios and most have surrender charges that will apply if you decide to exit the contract early. The surrender charges can be as high as 7% in the first year and typically decline to zero over a period of seven years or so. The other expenses can add up as well. The mortality and expense charges are normally about 1.25% per year. Administrative fees are usually about 0.15% annually. The underlying investment funds also have an expense ratio which varies but can be about 1%. Additional features like stepped up death benefits and Continued on page 6
5
Are You Prepared?
Have You Heard?
What to Include in Your Emergency Supply Kit
P
lenty of lists are available on the internet to help you decide what you need in your emergency supply kit. We’ve compiled some of them here. Remember, your cell phone may not work in an emergency and you may have to live for days without electricity, water and the availability of shopping for groceries. Suggested Emergency Supply Kit* -Batteries -Battery operated radio -Water (3 gallons per person and don’t forget the pets!) -Food-3 days supply per person -Dry food (cereal, chips, snacks) -Canned food (vegetables, fruits, soups that don’t require you add water) -First aid kit to include the essentials: bandaids, scissors, gauze, tape, antibacterial soap, thermometer -Items for family members with special needs, babies and children -Leash or cages for pets -Containers for water/food for family and pets -Prescription reminder list for all family members -Over the counter medication -Blankets -Jackets -Eye Glasses
*These suggestions are not meant to be a complete list of emergency supplies.
Continued from page 5
guaranteed income riders will also have a cost. If you’re considering purchasing an annuity look very closely at all of the expenses, read the prospectus carefully, the costs can easily add up to 3% or more per year and can be a real drag on your investment performance over time. Investors should also be careful if they are thinking about placing retirement funds from a qualified retirement plan like a 401k into an annuity because those funds already have a tax deferred status. It may not make sense to pay the extra expense for an annuity with funds that are already tax deferred. If an annuity does seem to be beneficial due to the tax deferral, death benefit or guaranteed income, you should probably consider a no load annuity with low expenses and no surrender charge. If you own an existing contract and have had it for a long time, it may be worth evaluating it to see if you can lower the expenses and get better investment alternatives. About Ken Roberts Ken Roberts has been in the securities business since 1992 and currently works as a a portfolio manager for Fusion Asset Management, LLC. He manages a covered call portfolio designed to have relatively low volatility and produce monthly income for clients. The portfolio uses ETFs as the underlying investments and
LeRue Press invites you to tune in every week. Entertaining, informative and just plain fun, the Book Hound “sniffs out” authors, businesses, books and resources for readers and writers. Don’t miss a moment! www.lrpnv.com Listen Weekly
The Book Hound Radio Show
Sponsored by LeRue Press & The Executive Center, a professional business center.
Listen live each week on 101.3 or wwwrenegaderadio.org at 10:30 PDT every Wednesday morning and replayed on 99.1 FM Talk Fox News Radio and online at www.991fmtalk.com.
Call in at 775.827.8900 or 855.790.8255 Because books matter at America Matters Media.
Dennis Duperault
Janice Hermsen
Jennifer Brewster
http://www.leruepress.com/Publicity.html 6
All times listed are subject to change. Please check for current scheduling.
Have You Heard? has no company specific risk. The portfolio holds broad based stock indexes, treasury bonds, currencies and commodities. He also advises clients with concentrated equity positions on ways to produce income and hedge risks associated with large stock holdings. Specialties:As Chief Options Strategist for Fusion, he manages a covered call portfolio and advises clients on options strategies for concentrated equity positions.
project, it is not exclusively books. You could sell music downloads, just about anything you create. Building a store is not a requirement. You own the distribution. You can also use the social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to connect to your contacts. Gumroad provides you with a link that takes your followers to your product. From there, your customer can view and purchase securely. So, instead of having to find you on a site like Amazon, you provide a link that takes the potential buyer to your product. Looks easy. quora.com Quora is a blog site as well as a question/answer site. It is similar to Ask.com in that it allows users to ask and answer questions. Some differences: users get points for the number of hits followers provide if they click on and like your answer; users can create a blog to talk about their product or service. This site is a start-up (2012) so I’m guessing it is changing and adjusting as the need arises. The only thing I didn’t like is that too many people are just promoting their own businesses and not necessarily answering the questions asked. Book Scout app Random House released a Facebook app in January, 2013, called Book Scout. Once you add the app to your Facebook profile, you can discover new books. I would say it’s a little better than searching Amazon, since I have found Amazon’s search engine to be a bit difficult unless you know a lot about the book you want. Book Scout is so new that it does not yet have some books catalogued in their app.
Have you heard of:? (Fill in the blank) by Janice Hermsen
libboo.com
Commentary
W
It is easy to use, there is a bookshelf for your books so you can share what you’re reading. This feature is not necessarily unique, except that it is tied into Facebook. Time will tell.
hile surfing the internet,( do people still say that?), I ran across a few sites of interest. Selling and sharing books is changing daily. If you’re interested in getting the word out about a creative project, your book or discovering new books, these sites are
handy.
gumroad.com If you want to sell direct, gumroad.com is a great place to start. Gumroad encourages customers to add any creative
Libboo is another book discovery website. Specifically for e-books, in October, 2012, libboo received $1.1 million in seed money. For self-published authors and small presses (like LeRue Press, our company), it will provide an avenue to engage users and potential customers to learn about new books and tell others about them via “buzzing”. Libboo gives its users the avenue to buzz a book to a long list of social networking sites, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Digg, Stumbleupon, Tumblr, the list is endless. Authors can sign up and develop a following that will Continued on page 12
7
Banned Books Week September 22-29 is Banned Books Week
“I Read Banned Books” “Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. More than 11,300 books have been challenged since 1982.” Banned Books Week is sponsored by a number of organizations including the American Booksellers Association, the American Library Association and the American Society of Journalists and Authors to name a few who support the week long activities across the United States. Grassroots Books in Reno is hosting a celebration of Banned Books Week with their “I Read Banned Books” event. “Local community leaders will share a dynamic excerpt from their favorite book that has been subject to actual or attempted banning across the United States.” This event is sponsored by the ACLU of Nevada, Grassroots Books, UNR University Writing Center, and the Washoe County Library System. Geoff, events coordinator at Grassroots Books, excited about the upcoming event said they have outgrown the usual University of Nevada site and would have a tent outside the store this year. “It will be more of an open mic” he stated. In addition to community leaders, the public can share their favorite book too. Other states celebrate Banned Books Week with decorated posters, reading marathons and mock book burnings to emphasize the importance of the right to read. For events in your area, go to: http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/events.
Get your printing done at LRP Come on in!
280 Greg Street, Suite 10 Reno, NV 89502 775.356.1004
Grassroots Event in Reno, Nevada When: Sunday, September 22, 2013 10 a.m.-noon Where: Grassroots Books 660 Grove Street Reno, NV 89502 Cost: Free 8
Over 4000 books available for sale
Book s & Authors: Banned Books Week The Executive Center: A Professional Business Center
1984: A Novel By George Orwell Review By Doug Glodt Banned numerous times for its sexual and communist content. Remains one of the top ten banned books of the 20th century.*
I
f you were forced to read this book in high school or college your instructor probably overcomplicated what George Orwell was trying to say. What George (Eric Blair) felt was that modern man was incapable of coping with the demands of his history so . . . let the government (Nanny State) tell you how to think properly! Most people don’t like to think they are controlled, but you are! Why do you buy what you buy or vote the way you do? Think for a moment as to what and where you eat or what you drive. You bought what they were selling, hook, line and sinker, even it you had to pay more. Winston Smith, the star of this movie err..., book worked for the almighty government. Everyone wants that security, forget about the freedom. His job was getting rid of the old words (old speak) and inventing the new words, Newspeak which would totally kick in by 2050. The Big Brother Government had plenty of slogans to keep the people riled up, especially during hate week. The top three were: WAR IS PEACE, FREEDOM IS SLAVERY, IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH. Winston thought he could get away with his torrid love affair with Julia, but what about all those telescreen (cameras) everywhere? I could have dissected this book as your instructor probably did causing you to hate this book but I refuse to do so. By the way, I taught history at Lassen College in Susanville in the 70’s and I did not expect my students to “think” the way I thought. One last quote from the book for you to think about, “Realty exists in the human mind and nowhere else . . . whatever the party holds to be truth is truth.” If this is so, then by controlling man’s minds the party controls truth.
Rent offices by the day, week, month… no lease required
Animal Farm By George Orwell Review By Leah Steel The novel had been objected to for its political theories.**
T
he introduction by C.M Woodhouse paints a good picture for the tone of the book when he states, "It is impossible to attach a moral in any way familiar sense to Animal Farm, where wickedness ends in triumph and virtue is utterly crushed."
Conference Room Rent for
The story starts with one of the elder pigs on the farm, Major, who Only $15/hr has a dream and stirs up a rebellion amongst the animals. Major states, "And no animal must ever tyrannize over his kind." His vision of the farm was the flame to spark the revolution, but after he dies and the story progresses, the farm digress further and further from his vision and the original 7 commandments that they wanted to live by. The pigs soon become the hierarchy and before long start to alter the commandments to fit their wants, while taking more and more from the rest of the animals. Even with all the effort put forth by the animals, they never seem to really get ahead, and in the end they end up worse off than when Mr. Jones was running the farm! At the end of it all the animals get less food and also do more work on the farm than any other farm around. Throughout the book I found that there are three main reasons the animals never have true "Freedom," as they thought they would after expelling Mr. Jones, the first being that each time they speak on their ideas towards change on the farm, they are always told to fear the return of Mr. Jones and are immediately talked out of their views with this point alone. The next re-occurring point I saw was the sole belief by all that because the pigs were more intelligent and able to speak gracefully, they would always do what was morally right, which was in fact not true. Lastly, I believe the animals never really had enough faith in themselves. These are three things I took from the book that I believe we can make positive and relate to our modern Personal Assistant available daily times and apply these basic principles to our lives. Monday—Friday And most importantly of all, NEVER let anyone deviate you from your beliefs based on reasoning's of fear! *www.deletecensorship.org 9 **www.ala.org
From Pioneering Punk Rock Guitarist to Silicon Valley Executive and Back with the Stooges: Williamson Personifies ‘Creative Convergence’ of Music and Technology
S
AN JOSE, CA (Aug. 13, 2013) – Iggy and The Stooges guitarist JAMES WILLIAMSON — whose intertwining careers personify the “Creative Convergence” of music and technology — will deliver the keynote music address at the C2SV TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE + MUSIC FESTIVAL in Silicon Valley on Saturday, Sept. 28 at noon. Later that evening, he performs with festival headliner Iggy and The Stooges at St. James Park in San Jose. Williamson’s keynote will be open to badge holders of the C2SV Technology Conference as well as VIP ticket holders for the Iggy and The Stooges concert later that day in St. James Park. The concert ticket is being sold in combination with a wristband that enables concertgoers to experience four days of music by more than 70 acts at 12 venues in Downtown San Jose. Williamson has one of the more remarkable stories in rock history. As a member of Iggy and The Stooges in the 1970s, he created punk rock’s signature guitar sound, then settled into a quiet career as a Silicon Valley engineering manager. After 30 years, he took an early retirement buyout offer as Sony’s Vice President of Technology Standards and rejoined the band. 10
Iggy and the Stooges Guitarist James S. Williamson to Deliver Music Keynote Address
Breakthrough event celebrates digital innovation explosion as tech fans and music lovers converge on downtown San Jose Sept. 26-29, 2013
Music Completing a world tour that’s taken The Stooges from Australia to Europe, the legendary protopunk band arrives at C2SV to play the final show of its triumphant sweep on Williamson’s home turf in Silicon Valley. Williamson is an ideal icon for a conference and festival celebrating “Creative Convergence” — the fusion of information technology and the creative arts. In February, he will be inducted into the Engineering Hall of Fame at California Polytechnic University. He may be the only Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recipient to hold the same honor in the engineering world. The music keynote will take place in the newlyopened wing of the San Jose McEnery Convention Center on the last day of the C2SV tech conference. Williamson plans to talk about his journey from juvenile delinquent and rock pioneer to corporate executive, how one of rock’s great guitarists became embedded in a consumer electronics company. Born in Texas and raised in Oklahoma and Detroit, Williamson first played music with Iggy Pop while in high school and joined The Stooges in 1970, but the band was a short-lived train wreck of drug-fueled excess and commercial failure. In 1972, when David Bowie invited Pop to record in London, Williamson was on hand and co-wrote all of the songs with Iggy, and played all the guitar parts for The Stooges’ classic 1973 album, Raw Power. Kurt Cobain called it his favorite album of all time, and Cee Lo Green ranks it among his favorites as well. Williamson’s jagged, loud, raunchy Detroit guitar sound inspired the punk rock movement that transformed rock and continues to influence guitarists to this day. “He has the technical ability of Jimmy Page without being as studious, and the swagger of Keith Richards without being sloppy,” says Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. “The first time I heard him play,” Iggy Pop told Britain’s The Guardian in an interview, “which was in a basement in Ann Arbor, he did something that later became known as punk or speed metal — a great number of chords, almost all at once — but which at that time came from no
known musical vocabulary.” As the band disintegrated in the mid and late 1970s, Williamson left the music world to become an electronics engineer and earned an electrical engineering degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He worked for silicon chip maker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) from 1982 to 1997, then spent more than a decade as Sony’s Vice President of Technical Standards. He raised a family in Saratoga and didn’t talk to his colleagues and neighbors about his eye liner and platform shoe days. When Williamson got his early retirement letter in 2009, he accepted Sony’s buyout and rejoined the Stooges after a three-decade break. Four years later, they continue to tour the world together. The San Jose appearance is the final stop on the world tour. Williamson produced Iggy and The Stooges’ Ready To Die album, released this year, which reunites The Stooges’ original line-up (minus the late Ron Asheton, and with Mike Watt on bass). The Creative Convergence Silicon Valley (C2SV) technology conference will feature three days of speakers, including many notable Silicon Valley CEOs, entrepreneurs, technologists, authors and academics. Other speakers include Internet personality Robert Scoble (Rackspace, Scobleizer); author and entrepreneur Jeff Stibel (the bestseller “Breakpoint”); and Yahoo! chairman Maynard Webb. Complete information about the conference can be found at www.c2sv.com. Media Contacts: Randy Alexander | Randex Communications randex@randexpr.com | 856.596.1410 office | 609.280.6140 cell | www.randexpr.com Jennifer Anderson | C2SV | 408.200.1317 | jennifer@c2sv.com
Please patronize these community supported businesses that help bring community radio to you. And listen on 101.3 FM Renegade Radio (www.renegaderadio.org) and 99.1 FM Talk Fox News Radio (991fmtalk.com) daily to the many America Matters Media programs sponsored by these businesses. American Document Destruction Bil-Jac - Pet Food Bloom Bakeshop & Floral Bumble Deals Caliber Salon Capriotti's Sandwich Consign Furniture Dr. Brian Allman Dryer Vent Wizard
Evans Consulting Group Executive Center Gary Padgett Insurance Great Full Garden
Jacci Turner, Author Kidder Law Group Larry Bigler
Leilani's LeRue Press (LRP) Lola's List
Movement Mortgage Murphy's Law Natural Advantage Health Shop New2U Computers Northern Nevada Pest Control Pet Training DVD's A Proper Fit Purple Bean Coffee House Reno Town Mall
Scampi Restaurant Sierra Financial Advisors Team Musser Real Estate TMJ Therapy Trinity Tactical Triton Nutrition The Booze Club FREE ADVERTISING
11
Have You Heard? group
Continued from page 7
help them get the word out, good or bad. Readers who sign up have an opportunity to earn free books. There’s a place to comment and “follow” other users.
The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini. Reasons: Homosexuality, offensive language, religious viewpoint, sexually explicit
Disclosure: LeRue is slated to release a number of titles with Libboo in 2013.
Looking for Alaska, by John Green. Reasons: Offensive language, sexually explicit, unsuited for age group
September Update: LeRue has released backlist titles and will add new releases before the end of the year.
Scary Stories (series), by Alvin Schwartz Reasons: Unsuited for age group, violence The Glass Castle, by Jeanette Walls Reasons: Offensive language, sexually explicit
Banning books is a crappy idea. Too bad we still need a whole week to point that out to people. -Sean Cary
Beloved, by Toni Morrison Reasons: Sexually explicit, religious viewpoint, violence 2011 Out of 326 challenges as reported by the Office for Intellectual Freedom
Books & Authors Frequently Challenged Books 2012 & 2011 2012
O
ut of 464 challenges as reported by the Office for Intellectual Freedom
Captain Underpants (series), by Dav Pilkey. Reasons: Offensive language, unsuited for age group
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie. Reasons: Offensive language, racism, sexually explicit, unsuited for age group Thirteen Reasons Why, by Jay Asher. Reasons: Drugs/alcohol/smoking, sexually explicit, suicide, unsuited for age group Fifty Shades of Grey, by E. L. James. Reasons: Offensive language, sexually explicit And Tango Makes Three, by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson. Reasons: Homosexuality, unsuited for age 12
ttyl; ttfn; l8r, g8r (series), by Lauren Myracle Reasons: offensive language; religious viewpoint; sexually explicit; unsuited to age group The Color of Earth (series), by Kim Dong Hwa Reasons: nudity; sex education; sexually explicit; unsuited to age group The Hunger Games trilogy, by Suzanne Collins Reasons: anti-ethnic; anti-family; insensitivity; offensive language; occult/satanic; violence My Mom's Having A Baby! A Kid's Month-byMonth Guide to Pregnancy, by Dori Hillestad Butler Reasons: nudity; sex education; sexually explicit; unsuited to age group The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie Reasons: offensive language; racism; religious viewpoint; sexually explicit; unsuited to age group Alice (series), by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Reasons: nudity; offensive language; religious viewpoint Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley Continued on page 14
VSA Nevada Sketch & Sips
L
earn sketching skills in a nurturing, social environment while snacking and sipping your favorite libation! Participants will be guided by Elizabeth Brooks in learning sketching skills and techniques including shading, form and perspective. Session will begin with guided instruction on basic skills then transition to drawing from observation of a still life setting or landscape inspired by famous artists. This class is great for all levels and especially for anyone who wants to unlock their inner artist in a fun social setting. Bring your own wine/beverage and snacks! Must be 21 & over! Sign up for one/all!
Photo credit: Š LeRue Press
When: 2nd Thursdays of the Month 6 pm - 8:30 pm Ages: 21 and up Cost: $25 for each class includes supplies Where: 250 Court St. Reno, NV 89501 Contact Information: 775-826-6100 x3 13
Books & Authors Continued from page 7
Reasons: insensitivity; nudity; racism; religious viewpoint; sexually explicit
280 Greg Street, #10, Reno, Nevada 775.356.1004
What My Mother Doesn't Know, by Sonya Sones Reasons: nudity; offensive language; sexually explicit Gossip Girl (series), by Cecily Von Ziegesar Reasons: drugs; offensive language; sexually explicit To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee Reasons: offensive language; racism Copyright Notice:
LeRue Press (LRP) Come on in!
ALA web copyright statement and release Š Copyright 1997-2013 American Library Association. The American Library Association is providing information and services on the web in furtherance of its non-profit and tax-exempt status. Permission to use, copy and distribute documents delivered from this web site and related graphics is hereby granted for private, non-commercial and education purposes only, provided that the above copyright notice appears with the following notice: this document may be reprinted and distributed for non-commercial and educational purposes only, and not for resale. No resale use may be made of material on this web site at any time. All other rights reserved.
SHALL THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS INFORMATION.
The American Library Association does not exert editorial control over materials that are posted by third parties onto this site or materials that are directed by third parties to any The names and logos of the American Library Association, other persons. The American Library Association is not responsible for any material posted by any third party. The including its divisions, offices, committees, round tables, user hereby releases the American Library Association and other units may not be used without specific, written prior permission. The American Library Association makes from any and all liability for any claims or damages which no representation about the suitability of this information for result from any use of this site. any purpose. It is provided "as is" without express or Acceptance of an advertisement does not imply implied warranty. endorsement of the advertiser's product(s) by American Library Association. Links established from this site do THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION DISCLAIMS not imply endorsement of the site's products and ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THIS services by American Library Association. INFORMATION, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. IN NO EVENT
Reno Bead Shop 542 Plumas Street Reno, NV 89509
14
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) Rated PG-13 for disturbing war images, thematic elements and smoking
Salinger
W
hy would anyone care about J.D. Salinger’s life and spend ten years and $2 million dollars to create a movie about him? Apparently, Shane Salerno who wrote and directed Salinger thought it was a worthy endeavor. J.D. Salinger, author of many times banned book, Catcher in the Rye has been noted as a reclusive author. According to a recent report on Vulture, Salerno does not think
Salinger was a recluse, just a very private guy. The documentary premeired in September and unpublished works by Salinger are scheduled to be released between 2015 and 2020. Some of the cast members include: Danny DeVito, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Edward Norton, John Cusack, Martin Sheen and Gore Vidal, to name just a few. They all play themselves in the film.
“And I have one of those very loud, stupid laughs. I mean if I ever sat behind myself in a movie or something, I'd probably lean over and tell myself to please shut up.” ― J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye *
*http://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/3036731
15
Support Our Veterans
Please mention code: LRPNV
16
Ad prices start as low as $50 per 1,000 impressions in print and online.
Charitable Giving
Food
Food
Mission Statement: The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a leading resource for the entire MS community, improving lives today through vital services and support. http://www.mymsaa.org/#
Nevada Diabetes Association Mission: To improve the lives of children and adults affected by diabetes through prevention, education and service. http://www.diabetesnv.org/
Bookkeeping/Taxes
Distribution
ACCOUNTANT Bookkeeping and Tax Service
Business Records Service 1105 Terminal Way, Suite 202 • Reno, NV 89502-2162 (775) 786-3977 • FAX (775)-3975 email: busrecords@yahoo.com
17
Members Are the Mainstay of the Museum
Benefits of Membership
Why Join?
Unlimited visits to the museum 10% discount in Museum Store Quarterly newsletter Advance notice of functions and "head of line" for special event tickets.
Cultural Center Events
I’m a member... Are you?
Train Tours Vintage artifacts & Ipad kiosks
Changing displays
Virtual Tours
www.sparksmuseum.org
There’s an app for that!
Membership starts at only $25 Sign up online today! 814 Victorian Ave. • Sparks, NV 89431 775- 355-1144
Indoor & Outdoor Exhibits
Members provide the necessary support to maintain the museum and cultural center. You are the key to our success!