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Welcome to this week’s Reno News & Review. A couple of things regarding diet this week. I mentioned that I was doing Fast Thursdays beginning the Thursday after Thanksgiving. In other words, I’m not eating from breakfast Thursday until breakfast Friday. I do drink fluids. I didn’t do it for any particular reason; I just wanted to see what would happen. Anyway, I’ve had a few people ask me about it, so let me tell you what I’ve figured out so far. Some of this stuff is only tangentially related, but it’s still food for thought. No significant weight difference. A significant difference in my appreciation and sensual relationship to food on Friday—the smells and flavors and “gratitude,” for lack of a better word. As long as I don’t work out on Thursdays, I don’t see much difference in my body, metabolically speaking. I can tell this because on a regular day, I burn 640 calories in 45 minutes on the elliptical trainer. On Friday, if I work out on Thursday, I burn about 590. I’m not drinking alcohol through the semester, but I did notice that if I didn’t eat a huge lunch on Friday, I would get drunker, faster on Friday evenings. Not that I let that intimidate me. Drinking coffee: I had no idea I was lactose intolerant until I had a decaf breve mocha on Fast Thursday: I felt as pneumatic as Violet Beauregarde from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. That inspired me to try a decaf soy mocha. Guess what? Soy beans are beans. When I had my annual blood test two weeks ago, my fasting blood sugar has returned to what it was 15 years ago. No diabetes drugs in months, and I was running 92. I have no idea if this is directly related to the fasting, but I think maybe the act of fasting has made my body more able to cope with going without food. Yes, I get a little crabby toward bedtime Thursday night, and fasting does affect my sleep—all night long, I dream about chicken wings.

Re: “More about Guns” (Editor’s Note, Jan 17) and “Madness Always” (Letter from Art Seymour. Jan 31) There is so much obfuscation floating around about guns/ weapons/Second Amendment that I’m unsure where to begin, but, in no particular order ... 1. Militia: Traditionally, all residents capable of banding together and acting as a group for military action. Currently, a federally funded reserve component of the nation’s armed forces as authorized on 21 January 1903. Per Nevada Revised Statutes, the militia is redefined as the Nevada National Guard. The Guard has two elements: the active Guard is comprised of enlisted personnel between the ages of 17 and 64 years and commissioned officers between the ages of 18 and 64 years, the inactive Guard is pretty much everyone else: “all able-bodied residents of the State between the ages of 17 and 64 years who: “(a) Are not serving in any force of the Nevada National Guard; “(b) Are or have declared their intention to become citizens of the United States; and “(c) Are not exempted from military duty under the laws of this state or the United States.” 2. Arms. Totally undefined. Traditionally, arms were an infantryman’s kit, including musket or firelock, ammunition, flints, and supporting gear. More broadly, and modernly, “arms” includes weaponry that can be carried by an infantryman, which includes rifles (automatic and semi), shotguns, pistols, hand grenades, mines, incendiary devices, shoulder-fired missiles (i.e. the surface to air Stinger), RPGs and their launchers, full body armor, a variety non-powered weaponry. Quite broadly, any weapon or weapon system. SALT in the phrase “SALT Treaty” Means Strategic Arms Limitations Talks: Strategic Arms = Nuclear weaponry. Where do we draw a line? Or do we draw one at all? 3. Personal defense against government tyranny. The Founding Fathers would have no clue what this

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and assembly person every two years. Isn’t that nice of him? Nobody ever refuses the check except Sheila. This action on her part is evidence she at least is discriminating about what is right and wrong. If Leslie is an honest politician, then she honestly has compassion for children and really cares about them and wants to hire art teachers and P.E. teachers. Hats off to you, Governor Leslie!

is supposed to mean nor how it could really be possible. They purposely founded a “republic,” in which the people are the government. How could it be possible for the people to have some need to defend themselves militarily against their own actions? 4. The Second Amendment is immutable and must be read literally. Jefferson favored rewriting the Constitution about every 20 - 30 years to keep pace with changing conditions. His simile: Is it reasonable to require that a 30-year-old man wear the same jacket he wore as a 3year-old child? He felt that it was no more reasonable to require an adult nation to live under the precepts of a newly-formed one. 5. The Second Amendment was intended to provide a means to protect against slave revolts. Read the history of the Second Amendment. It is very clear that the founders had a deep distrust of standing armies based on their extensive personal recent experiences with one. They also recognized the position of the nascent United States in world affairs. The Second Amendment was a clear attempt to provide some means for national defense without the need to maintain a national standing army.

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Robert C. Leavitt Sun Valley

Pass the hat Re “Don’t throw cash” (Letters to the Editor, Jan. 24): The “Don’t throw cash” letter to the editor referring to Sheila Leslie’s column expostulates, “Throwing more money at the schools won’t help,” referring to the fact that our elementary schools can’t afford art teachers and P.E. teachers. It also expostulates, “Shelia Leslie laments that elementary schools deserve to learn the arts and P.E.” Sheila Leslie not only is qualified to voice an opinion on this issue, she’s smarter than our state superintendent of schools who could care less about what goes on in the classroom. The distinguished George Flint, brothel spokesman and representative for our cat houses, sends a $2,500 check to every Nevada state senator

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Re “It’s Greek to me” (Foodfinds, Jan. 24): Traditionally, my husband and I go out to dinner every Friday night and often rely on the RN&R for suggestions as to what restaurant to explore. It’s a great way to unwind and start the weekend. Generally, we have a cocktail at home first and then head out the door. We did this with great expectations on Friday night, as Greek cuisine is my favorite, and Reno is sorely lacking with any authentic Greek restaurants. After reading the review in last week’s RN&R about Opa Cafe, I was imagining the spanakopita’s flaky layers melting in my mouth, and was really looking forward to the culinary experience. After traveling a while through a questionable, very dark neighborhood, we spotted the restaurant on the corner, with its neon lights blazing. As we pulled into the parking lot at 7:10, I remarked to my husband that there were only five cars in the parking lot which was a good sign, as it meant we would not have a long wait, which can be the case after a favorable review by RN&R. We got in and a woman came out of the kitchen and said, “We’re closed.” Stunned, my husband asked to speak to the owner, who came out and confirmed this. My husband then asked if the kitchen was closed down, to which the owner said, “Yes, and see those people eating? I’m trying to get rid of them!” At that point, I mentioned the RN&R review. I was told, “Oh yeah, they did that interview three weeks ago before we started our winter hours.” The only reason that I

Re “Editor’s Note” (Letters to the Editor, Jan. 31, 2013): “Editor’s note: No disrespect intended, but this interpretation is hardly supported by historical data. The militias referred to in the Second Amendment specifically were the state militias. The Second Amendment only prohibits the federal government from disarming the state militias and does not guarantee individual rights to own guns without regulation.” The Militia Act of 1792 conscripted every free, white male of age 18 through 45 into militia duty. While the militia troops were technically part of a state militia, they were actually small units, consisting of men from a town or rural area. The men generally furnished their own weapons, powder and shot. The right to bear arms was essentially an individual right. The militia men even elected their own officers. If there was to be an actual state militia back in the 18th century, how would the men have been summoned to a central point?

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Kathleen Miller Reno Editor’s note: Thanks, Ms. Miller. We didn’t do an interview. Our reviewer actually ate there, and we’ve updated the times on our website to read Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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decided to write this was to spare any other readers a long drive for a big disappointment. Good luck with closing early Opa, but most diners don’t eat dinner at 5:30.

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Correction Re “Guns by the numbers” (Feature story, Jan. 31): Sharp-eyed reader Karen Inda spotted an error on our graphic “U.S. Presidents who have been shot.” Abraham Lincoln was shot on April 14, 1865, not April 14, 1856, as we reported.

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I’ve been a juror in a four-week case that still has another week, but I’ve still managed to keep my resolutions to go to the gym at night and to eat healthy. Eating well has been a challenge because people bring in a lot of cookies and pastries into the jurors’ room, but I’m still on track.

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For some reason, I just didn’t make any resolutions this year. There’s no rhyme or reason to it. It just wasn’t on my radar.

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I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions, because I try to do the right thing yearround. I eat well and work out, and during the holidays I really pay attention to eating so that I’m in good shape by the end of the year.

It’s very difficult to decide how this new agreement by ment she and others took off the table back in November. the Reno City Council on the Reno Aces baseball stadium So this newspaper called her to ask exactly what changed should feel. enough to make her change her mind. On the one hand, it would be pretty hard to find someShe expressed the sentiments that we basically one in this city who would have been happy to hear that expressed above: Baseball is good for and popular in the the council refused any agreement with the stadium and community. She said she’d had problems with almost team’s owners and developers. Most people like the team, every deal that had gone before, specifically demanding like the energy downtown, and occasionally like to catch that payments from the Reno Redevelopment Agency a game— even those who don’t like baseball. come from RDA-1 (the redevelopment district near the On the other hand, this community has been through stadium) rather than Reno’s second redevelopment dissome very hard times. We’re digging trict. That didn’t happen in prior deals, deep just to pay for services that she said. There are things that she The excitement of should never even be questioned. absolutely does not like about this deal Look at the streets. We’re seeing pot- home town baseball and still need to be corrected. holes of a size and quantity that we “I’m voting for the first five years haven’t seen in years. Huge swaths of versus the risks of of this deal,” she said. “And if [those] our business community have been guys don’t live up to all of the condibudget shortfalls. shuttered. There’s a large contingent in tions that we put forward and don’t this community that believes we continue to work with us on bettering should be taking care of our own small businesses long the deal, when we have to jump to the $1.5 million— before we’re renegotiating deals with big out-of-state which could theoretically be after my time [Zadra may developers to sweeten an already sweet deal that the run for mayor]—I want it clearly understood that it not developers themselves undermined by not following be from general fund, that those dollars continue to through with promises, like further development. come from the RDA, and it not be at the risk of any of In fact, it’s exactly as Jerry Katzoff had the gall to say our services, and the day that happens, that we’re not to the Council, as reported by Brian Duggan in the Reno recovering the money that is coming to us from the Gazette-Journal: “The problem is there’s too much debt on RDA or the higher loan obligation that we’re in right the baseball team because we haven’t got any subsidies.” now ...we’ll get out of that loan. That’s what I voted in Councilmember Sharon Zadra called him on that state- favor of, nothing more.” ment, pointing out that it was the economy that came Every year, financing of the deal will come before the between the developers and subsidized profits. And yet, council. Every year, we will have the opportunity to say she voted in favor of the new proposal, which to this yea or nay. But each year, as the city gets more invested, newspaper’s jaded eyes, seemed very similar to the agree- it will get progressively more difficult to say nay. Ω OPINION

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A few years ago I made a resolution to learn to write with my left hand, so I could learn to appreciate the art of it. I try to keep that going every year, and actually doctors have said that learning to write with both hands helps prevent you from getting Alzheimer’s.

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My resolutions are going really well, but I’m not going to say what they are— that’s personal! Occasionally, I sit down and go over everything, so that I keep on the right track. And so far, I’m on the right track.

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Nevada is a bad Samaritan The recent sad saga of Assemblymember Steven Brooks’ deteriorating mental health, fueled by an insatiable media chasing him down hallways feeding his paranoia and exploiting his delusions, has brought the issue of mental health services in Nevada into full relief. It’s hard to ignore such a spectacular public meltdown although similar incidents happen every day in by Nevada, albeit involving persons Sheila Leslie with a lower profile. Although the specific nature of Brooks’ mental illness is appropriately private, his struggle heightens the issue among policy makers at an opportune time, as the 2013 Nevada Legislature begins this week. It’s accepted that mental health services are underfunded in Nevada, but what can and should be done to provide care and enhance public safety? Mental health services in Nevada have never been fully funded, especially after President Reagan famously deinstitutionalized the mentally ill, emptying asylums of their patients but neglecting to provide funding for the promised community-

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based care to take up the slack. Many patients quickly became homeless, and many died a lonely death. Nevada experienced its own version of budget devastation in the early ’90s when Gov. Robert Miller solved a budget crisis by decimating mental health services, leading Dr. Brian Lahren to angrily resign his position as the state administrator in protest. Since then, legislators have slowly repaired the damage, building new mental health hospitals in Reno and Las Vegas, adding community outreach programs, outpatient clinics, and a medication formulary inclusive of newer drugs with significantly better results. Yet during the most recent budget crises, mental health services again sustained a significant reduction, although this time in better proportion to other areas of the state budget that were also destroyed. But more than $80 million was cut from the budget over the last five years, and much more threatened to be cut in budgets prepared by Govs. Jim Gibbons and Brian Sandoval.

Suspending reality for a minute— because generating new revenue to fund mental health and other essential services has eluded lawmakers for 60 years—here are a few ideas that could help turn the tide in Nevada: • Restore outpatient clinics in rural Nevada and urban neighborhoods. Make it easy to access care in local communities by removing transportation and other barriers. Welcome family members concerned about a loved one’s bizarre behaviors or suicidal ideation and provide crisis intervention services and access to medications. • Support and enhance proven innovative programs such as Triage Centers, Mental Health Courts, PACT Teams and Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams. Provide re-entry programs in jails and prisons for seamless transitions to the community, including basic housing and support services to keep “frequent flyers” from escalating. • Increase funding for school counselors and give them tools for early intervention to treat children and youth when signs and symptoms of mental

illness, alienation and psychosis become apparent. Engage family members as they cope with the frustration of trying to get help for a child who is spiraling out of control. • Fund addiction programs and cooccurring disorder services to address the meth, heroin and prescription drug epidemics that continue to rage in our communities, barely hidden from view. Current levels of funding are ridiculously inadequate. Sadly, unless Nevada politicians summon the courage to stand up to corporate lobbyists and provide the revenue our state needs, this prescription for enhancing mental health services in Nevada has zero possibility of being filled. But next time you shop at your favorite big-box retailer you should thank them for contributing to improvements in the mental health budgets in California, Idaho, Utah, and Arizona—and the other 43 states that have a corporate profits tax—while Nevada’s mentally ill and their families make do with the crumbs of a failing system. Ω

Editor’s note: For more information about Assemblymember Steven Brooks, check out www.lvrj.com/news/trou bled-assemblymancalls-himself-lucid189389871.html.

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Tax breaks help Nevada business According to recent data collected and published by the Las Vegas Sun, for the past two years, Nevada officials have approved $87.6 million in tax incentives for businesses that have created, in total, nearly 2,900 jobs. As a product of this period of decreased tax revenue—the Sun estimates a $30,000 decrease per job—Nevada’s by citizens may be critical or uncertain Chanelle Bessette on whether a decrease in funding is what the state needs during its current period of economic recovery. However, the benefits of tax incentives for businesses—and the snowball effect of other economic bonuses that come from secondary transactions such as spending—far outweigh the doubts behind the incentives. Nevada’s economic development is at a critical point, especially in Reno. With the once-thriving casino industry now struggling to draw tourism, and policy makers attempting to draw customers into the growing areas of downtown and Midtown, Reno’s economy has

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reached a stage where it must embrace its changing identity. As I’ve mentioned before, one of the best ways to expand the northern Nevada economy is to welcome new business and look at them as a way to invest in future revenue for the state. It would seem that these tax incentives are a great first start to bring entrepreneurs into the fold of Nevada’s mercurial economy. Investment in the labor capital that Nevada has to offer doesn’t just come from education initiatives, although they are important; it also comes from the ability of Nevada’s businesses to open new positions that allow them to hire more workers. According to the same Las Vegas Sun data, http://tinyurl.com/alklulg, some businesses that have so far benefited from state tax incentives include Urban Outfitters, Apple, Amonix Incorporated, Toys R Us, Quail Hollow Farm and others across many different industries. While the amount of tax incentive funding varies for each business—Apple was granted a staggering $55 million—one thing can

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be said for sure: Nevada’s economic eggs have been spread out in many different baskets. While tax incentives provide jobs and, in turn, diversify Nevada’s economy, it is important not to lose sight of how important an efficient allocation of the state’s financial resources is, and that a careful evaluation of a business’ overall contribution to the economy will have to be taken into account. In the long run, providing tax incentives will only be of value to Nevada’s economy if the businesses we support are able to grow and support further developments. For example, it is estimated that Reno’s up-and-coming Apple data center will provide 580 short-term construction jobs and contribute millions to Nevada’s wealth over the next 10 years. This short-term job creation contributes to the economy not only by providing employment but also by stimulating local spending for those who work with Apple. Finally, another critical aspect of economic sustainability with tax incentives is the encouragement of skill

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development. An increase in vocational education, whether on the job or in the classroom, is advantageous to the overarching goal of supplying labor capital to a downtrodden economy. It’s not enough to have Nevada’s workers merely employed; they also need to be gaining new marketable skills that will enable them to find employment in tough times in the future. Whether those skills involve carpentry, supply chain management, manufacturing, agriculture or sales, Nevada’s labor force needs to keep moving forward. Gov. Sandoval’s economic development plan has been and continues to be one of his central strategies for his term in office. With education as the other, Nevadans can only hope that the recipients of tax incentives have been chosen with optimum discretion. But so far it appears that these businesses’ goals for job growth and stimulation of the economy have solid foundations. Only time will tell whether their tax breaks will result in positive fiscal changes. Ω

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To read Anjeanette Damon’s full Sun story, “Economic development costs Nevada $30,000 per job in tax incentives,” check out: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/jan/ 17/economic-development-costs-nevada30000-job-tax-in.

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Democratic Sen. David Park (right) and Republican Assemblymember Pat Hickey chat in a hallway at the Nevada Legislature.

Fremont honor proposed Nevada historian Guy Louis Rocha received a friendly reception when he called for a Nevada place name to honor John Charles Fremont. Fremont named many geographic locations in Nevada such as Carson Valley and Pyramid Lake, but has not himself been honored that wa, though there are non-geographic features named for him. Speaking for the Historical Society of Dayton Valley at a Nevada Board on Geographic Names meeting, Rocha suggested that an unnamed mountain in Lyon County be named Fremont Peak. He said Fremont climbed that mountain and, based on his observations, made a decision to turn south, avoiding what are now the Dayton Valley, Eagle Valley (Carson City), and Carson Valley (Gardnerville and Minden). The NBGN was receptive to the idea, but suggested changing “peak” to “point.” The final decision, if the NBGN approves the idea, will be up to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names. Fremont became a national hero as a result of his western explorations in the 1830s and ’40s. He was called the Pathfinder by the press. He was also a NEVADA GEOGRAPHIC NAMES BOARD highly controversial military officer. In 1856 he was the first Republican presidential nominee. Fremont was the subject of the Richard Chamberlain television miniseries Dream West, taken from the David Nevin historical novel of the same name.

Rhee record probed Former District of Columbia school chancellor Michelle Rhee, who attempted to influence Nevada school policies was the subject of an investigation on the public broadcasting program Frontline. The report examined Rhee’s three-year tenure as D.C. schools chief. It featured an interview with a D.C. school principal, Adell Cothorne, who said she discovered teachers having a late night erasure session with test papers, an incident she reported to the school district. Nothing was done, she said. In addition, Cothorne said text scores dropped sharply after she installed new security provisions to prevent cheating. In January 2011, Rhee attended Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval’s message to the Legislature, and he mentioned her favorably in the speech. Subsequently, her political organization ran a $132,000 broadcast advertising campaign in Nevada to promote two measures that sought to tie teacher pay and jobs to test scores. At the time, the D.C. inspector general was investigating test scores in the wake of a USA Today investigation that reported abnormal test numbers and erasures on test papers (“Rhee charged with deception,” RN&R, May 19. 2011). Later the IG released a report that found no reason to question the test scores, though critics noted that the IG examined only a single school in the district. Cothorne said she was never interviewed by investigators.

School board intrigues A revealing tableau unfolded last month at the first meeting of the new Washoe County School Board meeting, in which holdover members tried to prevent the election as board president of one of their own. There are seven members of the board. Four are holdovers: Barbara Clark, Estela Gutierrez, John Mayer, and Barbara McLaury. Three are new, and were sworn in for the first time at this meeting: David Aiazzi, Howard Rosenberg and Lisa Ruggerio. When nominations were opened for board president, there was a surprise— holdover McLaury nominated first termer Aiazzi. The nomination was seconded by holdover Gutierrez. First termer Howard Rosenberg then nominated holdover Clark and was seconded by first termer Ruggerio. Aiazzi, who said he was taken by surprise at his nomination, said he did “not feel I’m ready” for the job and declined the nomination. McLaury then nominated holdover Mayer and was seconded again by Gutierrez. Then Clark was elected by Rosenberg, Ruggierio, Aiazzi and Clark.

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Taxing job begins Initiative petition frames the issues awaiting Nevada Legislature The Nevada Legislature went into session this week, complete with prayers, oathtaking, music, family photos. It was by an awful lot of anti-climactic pomp, Dennis Myers given the fact that the 2013 Legislature actually began last month. In 1998, Nevadans voted to reduce the length of legislative sessions to 120 days. In the ensuing years, not one has been that short. Lawmakers, some of whom supported the 120-day limit in the first place, knew it would probably be impossible to accomplish and so promptly began cheating on

“Republicans should come to the table with both ears and minds wide open.” Assm. Pat Hickey Assembly GOP leader

that limit in the second place. They began budget hearings in January, though the voter-approved constitutional amendment mandated a February start, a practice followed again this year when budget hearings began on Jan. 23, though the legislative session was supposed to start Feb. 4. Critics of the 120-day limit like Assemblymember Chris Giunchigliani (now a Clark County commissioner), disgusted by the hypocrisy involved, were harshly critical of the early start. Not only did the legislators start their work early, they usually ended it

late. Since the 120-day limit was imposed, special sessions have been needed for the lawmakers to complete their work in 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007. In 2003, two special sessions were needed. Another feature of the 1998 change was a requirement that the governor turn over his budget recommendations to the lawmakers in January. Since governors had traditionally delivered their required “condition of the state” reports to the Legislature the first week of the legislative session, that meant that the budget would get to the legislators and the public without the governor’s spin. So beginning in 1999, governors moved their speeches back to January. And though they could have, as other governors did, sent the report to the lawmakers in written form, or delivered it verbally using new internet video technology, they instead hauled the entire membership of the Legislature up to Carson City in advance of the session for a one-night event, meaning the lawmakers’ travel and other expenses had to be paid. In every case, the governors included in the report cautions about how the state needed to watch its money.

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But even jumping the gun on legislative business is not likely to make the 2013 session an easy one. The lawmakers face an initiative petition from state teachers that would create a 2 percent margins tax. They must act on it in the first 40 days of the legislative session.

Under the system proposed by the initiative petition, a business computes its margins by deducting the lesser of 70 percent of its total revenue or adding the costs of its durable goods purchases plus its pay costs. The 2 percent would be paid on the final computation, after $1 million in total earnings are deducted. Legislating taxes has always been time consuming, even before the 20day limit. With an initiative petition, the time is compressed even more. By March 15, they must act to either approve the initiative petition, reject it, ignore it, or propose an alternative. If the Legislature approves the petition, it would go into effect in 2014. The first revenues would be produced in January 1915. If the Legislature does not approve the petition, either by voting it down or rejectingit , it will go on the ballot for voters to decide its fate. If the Legislature proposes an alternative tax plan, it will go on the ballot alongside the initiative petition. Forty days is a very short time to produce an alternative. The Legislature has been pressured for more than a decade to overhaul the state’s regressive, unpredictable tax system but the 120-day limit has made that virtually impossible. A report on the state’s tax system commissioned from Moody Analytics in 2009 as a step toward an overhaul backfired when Moody’s failed to complete the $253,000 study. The pressure to revamp the state’s tax system is fueled by several factors—the difficulty in predicting revenues that can come from the current system, the instability of the mix of existing taxes, and the current heavy reliance on soaking the poor and middle class for taxes. Lawmakers have always made clear that the first two are their highest priorities. All three of these concerns are driven by the state’s heavy reliance on sales taxes. Since that reliance was created in 1981, the state has experienced budget crises in 1981-82, 1990-91, 2001, and 2007 to the present time. Nevada is currently the in the worst economic condition of any state. A larger portion of the incomes of the poor and middle class are subject to sales taxes than those at the top of the economic system. The reluctance state legislators have to deal with taxes is exacerbated by the fact that the sales tax has reached alltime highs, yet it remains the easiest well to tap. In 2012, White Pine County increased its sales tax. There is an effort now underway in Clark County to raise the sales tax for police purposes. Giunchigliani told a Las Vegas newspaper last week, “I won’t be supporting the sales tax change. Sales tax is regres-

sive. We are already at 8.1 percent.” Washoe is at 7.725 percent. While Sandoval said last month that “Nevada’s employers cannot afford higher taxes,” Giunchigilani and others say workers cannot afford higher taxes—and that they are more burdened than employers. Las Vegas columnist Patrick Coolican wrote last month that the sales tax contributes to a state economic climate in which “the poorest children have less opportunity to rise into the middle class—once considered an inarguable plank of the social contract—because they often attend mediocre, underfunded schools.” As one study of Nevada taxation once reported, the rate of collection of the sales tax is so gradual, taxpayers do not realize how heavily they are being taxed. This makes it more politically palatable. There are few political downsides to relying on the sales tax. In addition, the business community prefers it over taxes that would hit companies and corporations, and lawmakers are always more responsive to the business community than to those who are most heavily burdened by sales taxes. There is some sentiment at this year’s legislature for extending the sales tax to services as well as goods. A service tax is generally considered more progressive than the durable goods tax, depending on how it is written. The Nevada Legislature once considered a service tax that applied to

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auto repairs and barber and beauty shops but not to stock brokerages and legal services, which would have exacerbated the state’s regressiveness problem. Political analyst Fred Lokken said he has seen research that shows Nevada is not collecting a whole array of sales taxes on services that other states have. “There is a billion dollars worth of fees on banks alone ... that other states collect but Nevada doesn’t,” he said. “I hear people asking, ‘Other places tax services. Why don’t we?’” The usual Republicans-versusDemocrats dynamic is at play, though Assembly GOP floor leader Pat Hickey is trying to keep it down at the outset. In a letter to constituents, he wrote, “If Democrats decide, as they say they have, to debate Nevada’s tax structure from ‘day two,’ then Republicans should come to the table with both ears and minds wide open. However, if this session is truly to be marked by a new spirit of cooperation, then minority party members in both houses must feel welcome in bringing their recipes for policy solutions to the 77th Session’s bipartisan buffet.” Gov. Sandoval has a no-new-taxes stance, but while his veto could stop a legislative alternative to the initiative petition, it cannot stop the initiative petition itself. The very existence of the petition forces the legislature to confront the tax problem or be left behind in deciding state tax policy. Ω

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GREENSPACE Seen from space Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield tweeted a photograph of Reno from space that has since gone viral. “I’m fairly certain this is Reno, Nevada,” he wrote on his Twitter page. “The biggest little city in the world.” The University of Nevada, Reno confirmed that the photograph was of Reno. The image includes much of the region, with Reno brightly lit in the center of the image and dark, rural land surrounding the city.

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Conservation activists are concerned about the pressured resignation of Nevada Department of Wildlife director Ken Mayer and the impact the decision will have on sage grouse protection. Mayer was an advocate for the endangered status of the sage grouse, and many fear his absence will take sage grouse conservation off of the state’s agenda. Mayer’s resignation comes after several months of an organized effort, headed by former Nevada assemblyman John Carpenter, calling for him to step down, on the grounds that “he was responsible for a decline in deer herds and paying too much attention to sage grouse,” wrote the environmental publication Wildlife News. But “the true cause of deer decline and sage grouse in Nevada [is] well known,” Wildlife News continues. “It’s the huge range fires that are sweeping the state. They are cased by the cheat grass spread mostly by cattle grazing and hotter, longer summer conditions (climate change).” Several studies on the region have come to the same conclusion. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has until fall 2015 to make a decision on assigning endangered status to the sage grouse. Mayer’s departure is effective as of Feb. 12. Gov. Brian Sandoval will appoint the successor to Mayer.

Fitting in Kevin Dick, spokesperson for EnergyFit Nevada, provided a follow up last week for the Reno City Council regarding October’s proclamation of EnergyFit Nevada Day, held on Oct. 22, 23 and 24 in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County. EnergyFit Nevada helps homeowners fund energy assessments, audits and retrofits (“Get fit,” Oct. 25, 2012). “All 100 special enhanced rebates have been allocated,” Dick said. Of the 100 statewide, 56 of the rebates were allocated in Northern Nevada, 34 of them in Reno. Since the start of the winter rebate program, 45 Nevada homes have received energy updates and 55 more are in progress, expected to be completed in March.

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The City Council chamber was full on Jan. 30 with people waiting to hear about both the Reno Aces deal and the future of the farm land.

Back on the table The fight over UNR’s farm land continues Several locals who showed up to two City Council meetings on Jan. 30—at noon and 6 p.m.—to speak on behalf of the University of Nevada, Reno’s 104-acre plot of by land were frustrated when the meeting was once again postponed. Ashley The City Council chamber was packed at the noon meeting on Jan. 30, Hennefer where the council would also discuss the Reno Aces financing deal. Mayor ashleyh@ Bob Cashell announced postponing the land deal meeting to 6 p.m., which newsreview.com was then pushed back to March 27. Heidi Gansert, special assistant to University of Nevada, Reno president Marc Johnson, says the council had also requested a postponement back in December 2012 to allow new councilmembers to get up-to-date. But the time changes were not well publicized, because when people showed up around 6 p.m., many found the doors closed. “The 6 p.m. meeting was adjourned within 10 minutes,” says Jeff Bryant, director of Urban Roots Garden Classrooms. “Marc Johnson and the mayor didn’t even bother to show up.” Bryant is one of several local food activists forming a group of stakeholders to keep the parcel designated for farming. He is an appellant of the planning commission’s decision to forward the plan to the City Council. Many local agriculture advocates have been active in opposing the annexation—last To RSVP for the year, farmer Wendy Baroli of GirlFarm/Grow For Me Sustainable Farm started March City Council an online petition that gathered more than 12,000 signatures. The City Council meeting, email determined an “indefinite postponement” in spring 2012, but the stakeholders RSVP@greatbasin food.coop. hope that the March decision will finally take the issue off the table for good. Dissent over the proposed annexation of the plot, located east of McCarran Boulevard, began in late 2011. According to UNR president Marc Johnson, annexing the land for development would help pay off university debt. A few developments have been made since then—UNR’s meat-packing facility Wolf Pack Meats, whose facility is on the land, will stay open and more than 800 acres of the total 1,000 acres of the McCarran land will remain dedicated to agriculture. But critics of the annexation argue that selling a portion of the university land is a step toward unwanted development. Many are also concerned about the land’s location in a flood zone. The land flooded during the 1997 flood, and needs to be kept permeable to accommodate heavy run-off. Gansert says the university has already agreed to follow the city ordinance. “If you actually raise the level of a piece of land one cubic foot, then you have to dig down one cubic foot,” she says. “And at the planning commission, the university committed to at least doing one-to-one mitigation but perhaps even more.” Those who oppose the annexation insist that the 104-acres is not just an important plot of farm land, but represents the city’s attitude toward a sustainable local food industry and its desire to strengthen UNR’s agricultural education programs. However, Gansert notes that several of the university’s plans, including the High Desert Farming Initiative and more funding for the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources (CABNR) demonstrate just that. Not everyone is convinced. “If you can pretend long enough there is no [agriculture], then you can ensure there will be no reason for students to come to our land grant university,” said Baroli. “The whole entire community needs to see what has really been happening as the university continues to act as a private landowner rather than ‘trustees’ of public trust lands.” Ω OPINION

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Leah Albright-Byrd said she had spent most of her life with an abusive and violent father, and a mother who went from relationship to relationship. The last straw for her was a screaming match with her father in the car. She claims he stopped the car, pulled her out, and choked her until she almost blacked out. “That was it, I wasn’t going to stay around for any more of that,” Albright-Byrd said. So she called her best friend, who was also 14 and living in a tough family situation, and the two of them ran away. They spent the next several weeks living with different friends and sleeping on floors in strangers’ homes. “The guys are watching for girls who are vulnerable, and when you don’t have any money, a home or anyone watching out for you, you like the attention they start giving you,” she said. It wasn’t long before Albright-Byrd was put into the Game—as illegal prostitution is known among its practitioners. For the next four years, she worked the streets, living with the same pimp for most of that time. She believed her pimp when he told her that “once a ho, always a ho,” and she became embroiled in a life of sex, drugs and physical abuse. “Pimps use a lot of psychology to keep you with them,” Albright-Byrd said. “At first they tell you they love you and that they will take care of you. Then they will beat you, and they won’t give you any of the money you earned, but you look for those moments when they are nice to you, and you do everything you can to please them, so they will be good to you.” During those four years, Albright-Byrd worked in Sacramento and Reno, as well as other cities in California. She cruised the casinos and walked the streets, looking to make eye contact with interested men. “Downtown Reno was pretty disgusting,” she said. “There were a lot of drugs being sold on the streets and plenty of johns willing to pick you up.” At 18, Albright-Byrd finally had enough. She started taking classes at a community college in Sacramento. Her pimp followed her and started taking classes as well, which was hard on her. One day, a classmate found her crying and asked what was wrong. Albright-Byrd decided to trust her and eventually told her story. The friend invited her to church, and she began a journey that she described as “an encounter with a divine power higher than herself.” Albright-Byrd eventually received a dual degree in theology and psychiatry. She spent time as a drug and alcohol counselor and is now the executive director of a non-profit that

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L E A H A L B R I G H T- BY R D reaches out to young prostitutes to help get them off the streets and educates the community about the crime and its victims. But some of her own psychological scars will never heal. When Albright-Byrd was 15, she and her cousin brought 14-year-old Bridget Gray into the Game. “Bridget had lived in about 10 foster homes, and she wanted to belong to something, so it was easy to talk her into joining the life,” AlbrightByrd said. Several years after getting out, AlbrightByrd was still in touch with Gray, who had also gotten out of the game. The last time she spoke with Gray was January 2006, when Gray was in Las Vegas. “I don’t know how she ended up in Las Vegas, but when I talked with her, she said she was making some money and that she would be home soon,” Albright-Byrd said. “I told her to call me when she got back, but she never did.” On March 3, 2006, Gray’s naked body was found dumped in the hallway of the Mandalay Bay Hotel. James David Flansburg had strangled her during a sex act. Flansburg is serving time in the Nevada State Prison on charges of second degree murder, doing 10 years to life with the possibility of parole. He is currently not up for parole. Albright-Byrd thought a lot about her friend because she had sold her the dream of a better life through prostitution, and in 2011, Albright-Byrd started her nonprofit, Bridget’s Dream.

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It may be that legal prostitution in Nevada has skewed Nevadans’ ideas of what illegal prostitution is, what it looks like, and especially where it happens. Right this minute, it’s happening downtown, and while there are many traditional streetwalkers, the face of prostitution also includes girls as young as 12. According to FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, in the United States in 2011, there were 763 children under the age of 18 arrested for prostitution and commercialized vice. Sgt. Ron Chalmers, supervisor of the Street Enforcement Team (SET) for the Reno Police Department, said that the business of prostitution has dramatically changed with the use of the internet and cell phones. Chalmers and his team are charged with stopping prostitution—among the crimes that used to be known as “vice”—as well as handling all street-level issues with drugs, 14

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underage drinking and helping other jurisdictions when drugs come through our area. It’s a job that keeps Chalmers and his associates busy. Across the country, gangs have found that selling sex is much more lucrative than selling drugs. After all, a gram of meth or an ounce of marijuana can only be sold once, while a girl can be sold for sex over and over again. Usually, a pimp will drive a few girls in from another state or city, ads will be run on adult internet sites like My Red Book or Backpage, the john will call for a date, and then he’ll meet the prostitute in a local hotel room. “We constantly search these sites to see who’s advertising in Reno, and if we think the girl is underage, we’ll call her and set up a sting,” Chalmers said. Reno is on the map for many large events, like Hot August Nights, the balloon and air races, and others. Special events bring in lots of tourists, as well as lots of prostitutes, and the SET team prioritizes finding prostitutes before and during these events. “We want visitors to have a good experience when they come to Reno,” Chalmers said. “We don’t want them to see underage prostitutes or drug deals on every street corner, so we do a lot of work before these big events.” While it’s impossible to know the exact number of girls working in Reno, there are underage girls working every single night. In its first year of existence, Awaken Reno—a nonprofit group that works with girls trying to get out of the Game—had contact with 40 girls under the age of 18. Although some of the girls are locals, Chalmers said that most of the underage girls are brought in from other places. Thus, there’s no exact method to determine how long the girls stay in the area, or if they come and go on a regular basis. It is clear, however, that many aspects of the Reno business and tourism economy benefit from the illegal activity. Prostitutes—particularly underage ones—are treated as victims and not as criminals. Law enforcement didn’t always handle it that way. “Chances are that these girls left abusive home lives, only to be abused by their pimp,” Chalmers said. “The pimps keep them close, keeping all of their identification and not giving them any money. The pimp does tell his girls that he loves them, he tells them that only he cares about them, and he tells them they

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have nothing else they can do because once they become a whore, they will always be a whore. So when we get to them, we want them to know they have been abused, they are a victim of this pimp and not a criminal, and that we really want to help them.” When a girl and her pimp are arrested, Chalmers said it is imperative to separate the girl from her pimp, to try to reach out to the girl and to provide services that will help her get out of the Game. Chalmers said that this isn’t an easy accomplishment. “It’s like Stockholm Syndrome in that the girl believes her pimp loves her, and she wants to get back to him as quickly as possible because he needs her,” he said. “So we keep the girl in jail for several days in order to break the pattern she’s been living.” In jail, the girls are provided with clothes and personal hygiene products, and they meet with people from the community who understand their plight and offer a way out of prostitution. They also get regular meals and sleep, which they likely have not been getting on the streets. Once they’ve been away from their pimps for a while, they are more open to seeing that they are indeed victims.

A TWISTED WORLD OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND

It’s been said time and time again that prostitution is the oldest profession. As long as there is a demand, there will be a supply. In Nevada’s small county brothels, the legal “supply” is considered safe for both the girls and the johns. Laws require the use of condoms, girls receive regular medical testing for sexually transmitted diseases, and rooms have panic buttons that can be pushed if the john becomes violent. The women are old enough to work legally in brothels, and society sees it as their choice. On the streets, there are variables. Pimps run the girls—STD checks are few and far between, both johns and prostitutes get beaten up or robbed—and the girls are sometimes under the age of 18, not legally competent to make a choice to go into prostitution. If a john is picked up for solicitation, he receives a misdemeanor citation, which means he could go to jail and pay a fine up to $1,000. Usually, he just pays a fine and goes on his way. Pimps take a bigger risk. Just recently, an alleged pimp from Reno was

indicted by the federal grand jury on a sex trafficking charge for transporting a 15-year-old girl from Bakersfield, Calif., to Reno. Vernon McCullum, III, a.k.a “Fifth,” 20, of Reno, was indicted on one count of illegal transportation of a minor for prostitution or other illegal sexual activity. McCullum faces a minimum of 10 years to life in prison and up to a $250,000 fine. He pled not guilty. “The community needs to really look at this situation,” said Carla Higginbotham, assistant United States attorney for the state of Nevada. “These are men who are paying for sex with a teenage girl. If they were doing that in their home with a neighborhood child, they would be prosecuted and rightly shunned as pedophiles and sex offenders.” Higginbotham works in the division that deals with all forms of human trafficking and is part of the community team working to stop underage prostitution. She said that the community’s sensitivity and awareness to sex trafficking have to be intensified. Other agencies support Higginbotham’s assertions. Melissa Holland is the executive director for Awaken Reno. She explained that surveys, which included men from the University of Nevada, Reno, show that most men look at prostitution as a good thing, something that actually deter men from raping women. “That just proves we have a long way to go in educating people about sex crimes, especially that rape and prostitution are entirely different crimes,” Holland said. Chalmers said that tough laws must be written to break the “demand” part of the equation, and there must be harsh punishments to deter pimps and johns from the crime. He said that opportunity will arise when Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto presents A.B. 67 to the Nevada State Legislature this month. That law makes big changes in how sex traffickers will be prosecuted by increasing penalties and widening the definition of human and sex trafficking. “A criminal knows that if he uses a gun when he commits a crime, the penalties will be harsher—we need for the same thing to happen in sex crimes, in that if a john has sex with a minor, he’s going to pay a heavy price,” Chalmers said.

“I know from when I was a drug and alcohol counselor that there is a big difference in being sober and being in recovery—you can be sober and not be in recovery,” Albright-Byrd said. “So many of these girls might leave for a while, but they find the pain and struggle of the real world to be too much, so they go back to their pimps, and they lose touch with reality.” Through Bridget’s Dream, she hopes to build a transition house where girls can get away from their pimps while learning how to go from being a victim to being a survivor. Though most victims come from broken homes and bad living situations. Albright-Byrd has also seen girls from caring homes get trafficked. She wants to educate parents about what signs to look for, as well as educate girls about not becoming victims. “When I have my own kids, I’ll be watching everything they do and making sure they do what’s right,” Albright-Byrd said. “My mother knew where I was and what I was doing because I told her, and even though she would come visit me, she did nothing to help get me out. I won’t let that happen to my kids.” Ω

“THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS IS THAT WE HAVE TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO OUR CHILDREN. THIS IS OUR PROBLEM.” Michon Miller, deputy attorney general for Nevada

Michon Miller, assistant attorney general for Nevada, said the changes broaden and modernize existing laws and brings them into alignment with other states. The attorney general’s office has been working with a variety of players from law enforcement, public defenders, prosecutors and advocacy groups to target specific changes that will make it more difficult to traffic young girls in Nevada. “The other side of this is that we have to educate the public that this is happening to our children,” Miller said. “This is our problem.”

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Holland has worked to educate the residents of Washoe County about what is happening right under their noses. She and FBI agent Tiffany Short collaborate with local law enforcement and are usually called in as soon as a girl is arrested. Together they help provide some basic necessities, and they work with local agencies to get the girl home or to a safe location.

“We provide whatever they need, like bus tickets and housing, so they can get away from their pimp and hopefully back into a supportive environment,” said Holland. Awaken Reno has a network of professionals who donate services to the girls, such as medical care, counseling and dental services. Even local tattoo artists have donated their services to cover brands and tattoos that the pimp may have forced a girl to get. “Just like slavery, some of these pimps brand their girls so that others will know who the girl belongs to,” said Holland. “Having that brand gone makes a big difference in helping the girls feel free from that life.” Advocates say that education also needs to happen in the schools, just like drug and alcohol programs and sex education programs. Children need to understand how they can be lured into being trafficked for sex. Short has spoken with school counselors, and has been asked to speak at some local high schools. Short and Holland hope that junior high schools will call on them for information. Police sergeant Chalmers said

that school education is necessary, but the father of two also has some concerns about what is age-appropriate. “I try to teach my kids about bad things and how to avoid them, and while I know this is happening all the time because I see it happen, I really don’t know what is a good age to try to explain this to them,” Chalmers said. A summit has been planned in Carson City on Feb. 11, which has been proclaimed Nevada Advocacy Day by Gov. Brian Sandoval. Several people and agencies expect to develop ways to inform Nevadans about sex trafficking. Albright-Byrd spends her days speaking to service organizations, churches and law enforcement about her life in the Game, how she got out and how she became a survivor. Twice a month, she and a team of volunteers hit the streets of Sacramento armed with cookies, brownies and information, in hopes of taking even one girl off the streets. She knows about 80 percent of the girls who leave go back to the Game.

Awaken Reno welcomes volunteers, administers safe environments for those wanting out of prostitution and donated professional services, and accepts donated money and good. The organization can be reached at awakenreno.org or by calling (775) 393-9189. More information about Bridget’s Dream can be found at www.bridgetsdream.org or by calling (916) 235-3690. For more information about the Feb. 11 “Nevada Advocacy Day to end human trafficking” summit, which will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Carson City, 8 a.m.-noon, call (202) 745-1001 ext. 132.

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Now that I’ve been of legal drinking age for several years, the novelty of drinking for the effects of alcohol has worn off. Instead, I’ve since learned to appreciate the extensive history and art of alcohol. While I’m far from an authority on spirits, I have my preferences—I like red wine, hefeweizen, rum and whiskey. But it’s hard for me to enjoy something without understanding how it works or how it’s made. So after receiving homebrewing equipment for Christmas, making my own consumable alcohol is my latest hobby—one I’m not particularly skilled at right now, but in any case, it’s the latest effort in my ongoing quest to develop unique skills. It stems from simple curiosity—I’m endlessly curious about how everything I use and consume is made, from electronics to tools to consumables. And, like most things I’m interested in—such as hacking (“Life hacks,” Nov. 10, 2011), lockpicking (“Throw away the key,” Jan. 19, 2012) or survivalism (“Are you ready for the zombie apocalypse?” Aug. 2, 2012), it’s somewhat rebellious without actually being illegal. 16

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Well, sort of. Homebrewing laws are often vague and confusing. After perusing dozens of websites with conflicting information, I sought out the expertise of Rob Bates, longtime homebrewer and owner of Reno Homebrewer, a store on Dickerson Road for all things homebrewing. As an amateur homebrewer, I wanted to ensure that I wasn’t breaking the law through my experimentation. I understand the philosophies and processes well enough. On the web, I stumbled across the Homebrewer’s Manifesto which states, “If you don’t like cheap beer, don’t buy it. … If you’re searching for the most amazing beer ever, stop. It will find you when you start brewing the beers you love. … Stop stressing. Brewing should be meditative. All beer is beautiful.” Zen and the art of beermaking— that’s an idea I can get behind, because homebrewing is a commitment that often does not yield positive results. My early experiments with homebrewing were a mixed bag. The first beverage I made was apple cider

using a very simple fermenting gadget affixed straight to a growler filled with unfiltered apple juice and a tablespoon of yeast. After 72 hours, it pretty much just tasted like lightly spiked apple juice and was pretty good, if not a little bland. Then I left it in a sealed jar for too long, which caused it to ferment further, turning it into vinegar. Beer has been a total flop so far— my curious cat, interested in the strange barrel in the kitchen, managed to release the tight seal, spoiling the liquid fermenting inside. The second time was my fault, because I just couldn’t resist taking a peek. According to Bates, homebrewing requires three skills: the ability to boil water, to keep everything sterile, and the patience to wait a month. Clearly, I lack the third skill. “Homebrewing requires patience,” he says. “It’s also easy for it to spoil quickly.” Bates been homebrewing for more than 25 years. His interest in making his own brews started after his wife gave him a beermaking kit. It quickly

became a hobby and eventually, his livelihood. While homebrewing has become a popular activity in the do-ityourself movement, Bates says he hasn’t seen a noticeable increase in the amount of local homebrewers. Interest has been steady since he opened his shop, but because homebrewing is a demanding endeavor, it has a high turnover rate. “It’s like any other hobby,” he says. “People get into it for a while, and then move on to other things.” Bates says that beer, wine and cider are the most popular mostly because the laws are clear and concise. Households of two adults are allowed to produce up to 300 gallons of wine or beer per year. It’s not illegal to brew, but it is illegal to sell homebrewed alcohol without the proper license.

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As a Nevadan, I was curious about moonshine production, the laws of which are a bit cloudier than those of

beer. Bootlegging and moonshine production are a part of Nevada’s history, but there’s not much evidence left of the activity. In Bootleg Hills near Boulder City, visitors can see the last moonshine pot, which was left in decent condition. During Prohibition, bootleggers in Boulder City brewed spirits and transported it down the Colorado River. In the book Moonshine! by food historian Matthew Rowley, he starts by saying, “Without inspection and proper approvals, you are not permitted to make any amount for personal use. Not one drop.” Of course, the book then goes on to provide detailed instructions of the moonshine process. Unlike beer or cider, whiskey requires distilling—the process of condensing liquid to its purest state. It’s the same process behind creating essential oils or ethanol. Depending on the website, some will say that distillation of any kind is illegal, with the exception of registered businesses. Bates breaks the laws down like this: Distilling to make alcohol for consumption is illegal, but distilling to make alcohol for fuel is not. This makes for a pretty big loophole, he says. “A permit for making fuel is easier to get,” he says. “And people just don’t tell anybody. It’s like what the speakeasies did in the 1920s.” Simply owning the supplies for a still is not illegal, either. According to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Trade Bureau, “It depends on how you use the still. You may not produce alcohol with these stills unless you qualify as a distilled spirits plant. However, owning a small still and using it for other purposes is allowed.” Nevada Revised Statute 369.155 says “The requirements of this state for determining whether alcohol is produced for use in or as a motor vehicle fuel or for use in or as liquor are the same as the requirements of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms of the United States Department of the Treasury.” A permit

can be obtained through the the state of Nevada website, www.nv.gov. And for the most part, the laws differentiating between alcohol and fuel distillation are difficult to enforce, Bates notes. “Local laws are more stringent,” Bates says. “But you’re not going to have someone dressed like a Gestapo knocking on your door.” Distilling can also be incredibly dangerous. The vapors are highly flammable, and home distillation rigs have a history of causing fire and explosions. “Homeowners insurance will not cover that,” says Bates. “It’s important to think about that.” But while distillation for personal use is risky, there are a handful of legitimate distilling businesses in Nevada, including Tahoe Blü Distillery in Reno and Las Vegas Distillery in Las Vegas. A Yahoo report from 2010 speculated that distilling could help revive Nevada’s struggling economy. But the laws, dating back to Prohibition era, are outdated and are difficult for professional distillers to work around. For those who really want a hand in making whiskey, Bates suggests aging rather than distilling. Storing whiskey in wood is what gives it color and flavor. Aging kits, equipped with a small barrel, have become popular among homebrewers, but Bates says the kits are often overpriced. Instead, putting wood chips in a container of whiskey will have the same effects. But ultimately, Bates thinks that sticking to beer, wine and cider are safer and legal options for aspiring homebrewers. It’s also not a simple hobby—brewing any alcohol requires an understanding of the science, safety and health behind it. And a significant dose of patience. “Homebrewing is a commitment,” says Bates. “You have to dedicate your life to it.” Ω

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Saint Valentine must have lived in a more tropical climate than Reno. Why else would he have chosen to plant his romantic holiday in a month when the temperatures still dip below zero? Never fear—as with everything in life—there’s a gadget that thumbs its nose at tradition in favor of technology. Firebox’s two-handed glove, the Smitten, is the perfect gadget—simple and ingenious. One mitten with two hand holes allows two people to hold hands within the same glove. Sure, two people could wear their own set of gloves and hold hands, letting two layers of thick fabric separate them, but that’s as romantic as holding a teddy bear’s hand. The Smitten also comes with a pair of regular gloves to bundle up the lovers’ free hands. $39.29.

If forces beyond your control prevent you from holding hands with your lover this Valentine’s Day, you can still text, “Happy V-Day! <3” while keeping those smartphone fingers warm. Agloves Original uses silver threads woven throughout the glove to enable smartphone use without removing the glove. Most phones and tablets use capacitive touchscreens—they detect electrical signal changes transmitted from your fingers through sweat and oil— so any non-conductive material, such as a normal glove, between your finger and the screen prevents the signals from being read. The silver woven into the washable, polyester gloves acts as a conductor and allows the screen to recognize your swipes. $19.99.

A night at the bar doesn’t mean those cold suds have to freeze your fingers. The Drinkmaster Hoodie features extended cuffs with a non-slip grip and a thumbhole offering maneuverability with optimum bottle control. While the beer is secure and your hands are warm, the black, cotton hoodie keeps all of your precious cargo safe but accessible. The right shoulder houses an easily accessible ID pocket to minimize that uncomfortable time with the bouncer. An inside pocket securely holds a flask. The bottle opener on the front zipper and a neoprene-lined beer cozy in the breast pocket work great for fishing or camping where it’s always best to have the right tools within reach. The fleece lining provides warmth with minimal bulk in a jacket that is as understated and discreet—while remaining stylish—as an alcohol-laden garment could be. $59.99.

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Drawn together Rossitza Todorova and Evan Dent Rossitza Todorova is half realist, half optimist. Evan Dent is more of an exorcist. They both by headline the current exhibit at Oats Park Art Kris Vagner Center in Fallon, Drawings and MixedMedia Works on Paper. Both are University of Nevada, Reno art program grads. They each use drawing as a medium and everyday life as a subject matter. From there, they part ways—stylistically, anyway. But this dual exhibit of Todorova’s geometry-heavy drawings of urban spaces and Dent’s dark, timeless carEvan Dent, Boomtown / toon narratives make for a clever Rossitza Todorova, City comparison that shows two different ways Introspections; Drawings artists use drawing to make their worlds and Mixed-Media Works more habitable places. on Paper is on exhibit at Todorova, an MFA candidate at the Oats Park Art Center, 151 E. Park Arizona State University, draws Street, Fallon, until assertively geometrical pictures of onMarch 15. For ramps, off-ramps, freeway overpasses, information, visit churchillarts.org or call and other urban constructions she’s seen (775) 423-1440. while commuting across Phoenix. Before moving close to campus, she lived an hour away, and she’d sketch from the passenger seat on her morning commute as her fiancé drove.

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“I stay on the idealist side,” she said in a public talk she and Dent gave together at the art center’s bar. She proceeded to describe a subject many love to hate in glowing terms: “The highway system in the United States is one of the most incredible things we’ve created as a society. I would place it on the level of, like, a national park because it gives us access to each other in a way that nothing else does. And so I kind of idealize that space.” She does that by heading back into the studio and repackaging the angles and curves of freeways from those front-seat sketches into final compositions that combine a Modernist formalism with the sort of handmade/machine-made touch a graphic designer might add to a magazine illustration. Todorova, who immigrated from Bulgaria to Reno as a child, was shocked by the Nevada landscape’s lack of green, and was shocked again by the way concrete dominates the vistas in Phoenix, calls her drawings, collectively, “City Introspections.”

In a phone interview, when asked what about the details of everyday life captures her interest, she said, “I think that came from an attempt to keep my sanity.” While Todorova layers images together by condensing sketches into a final image, Dent uses layers in a different way. He’ll draw a figure, erase it, and draw again on the same paper, leaving a trace to haunt the cartoon images he’ll eventually end up with. His pictures are psychologically messy narratives of things gone wrong or about to go wrong with animals, people, or hybrids thereof. Puffy white gloves; exaggerated shiny, black noses, and ex-ed-out eyes allude to the darker, pre-cute era of cartooning.

His drawings are indulgently reverent to his craft. A graceful painterliness underlies the Fear and Loathing toned images he draws in order to protect his own mind from the aftermath of the darker current events he hears about—murders of children, that sort of thing. Dent, who now lives in Albuquerque, calls his body of work, “Boomtown,” a nod to Las Vegas, where he lived while earned an MFA at the University of Nevada there. While Todorova and Dent both have strong personal motivations for continuing to make and refine their work, they also leave things up to interpretation. Todorova explains, “I’m purposefully working with images that are not going to be recognizable in only one way.” An overpass, for example. “If the viewer wants to see it as only a shape, that’s up to them.” Dent, whose narratives are clearly readable but whose imagery leaves plenty of room for projection, likewise says, regarding the impressions viewers might get, “It’s something I think it’s nice to consider but dangerous to dwell on.” Ω

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The Brewer’s Cabinet, which opened about six months ago, took over the former space of the Chocolate Bar at the by K.J. Sullivan corner of Arlington and California Avenues. They must love wood here, because not only is the outside paneled in distressed wood but the look continues inside as well. It reminded me of being in a fancy miner’s cabin, complete with lanterns from the ceiling. I met my

The crab cakes were a little mushy and could have benefited from a longer cooking time. The wings were cooked well but needed way more rub as they hardly had any flavor at all. I wasn’t impressed by the appetizers so I held out hope that our entrées would be better. Casey went with the sliders which came with ground beef, maple bacon and blue cheese all served on a pretzel bun. I loved the pretzel bun and bacon combo, and the meat was tender. Kira went with the pressed vegetable sandwich ($9.95) which came with pesto, zucchini, red onions, eggplant and mozzarella cheese. Unfortunately, the pesto was so greasy, it soaked through the bread, and the sandwich was so salty, it was almost inedible. Kira added a cup of beer and cheese soup ($2.50) which was like having a cup of nacho cheese, and I mean that in a good way. I went with a bowl of the roasted corn and Pablano bisque ($6.95). The soup was wonderful with a light spice rounding off the creamy corn taste. The double IPA braised friends Casey and Kira, and we short ribs at The It was served with some stale slices Brewer’s Cabinet, at were seated at a wooden booth that of pretzel loaf that were rock hard. the corner of California seemed a little tight but to be fair, and Arlington Avenues. I’m a little fat. Each table had its To finish off, we decided to try the crispy funnel cake ($4.95) and own outlet so you could plug your ordered it a la mode ($.99). The phone in. With all the wood, it gets new & noise r e v i eseems w b u stoi n e s s plate u s e arrived o n l y with huge dough a little loud ass the didn’t bounce walls. pg off the wood issUe gdoin my mouth designer dATe 04.07.11 chunks that ACCT eXeCmelt enough as of fried dough Brewer’s Cabinet has a FiLe nAMeThe reVthe dATedrops06.17.11 donutBistro040711r2 seemed to be too large. The ice higher end selection of beer and cream and the strawberries even brews areview coupleyour themselves, so please carefully advertisement and verify following:on top were I was excited to try some. Casey and very good though. The Brewer’s Cabinet is Ad size (CoLUMn X inChes) Service throughout was hit and I went with Lagunitas Brown open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. speLLing miss. Sometimes it would take too Shugga ($8) which arrived with a nUMbers & dATes long to get a beer or for the waitress foamyinFo head that Address, looked like ConTACT (phone, eTC) to come by. However, they were whipped cream. The Brown Shugga Ad AppeArs As reqUesTed has a high ApproVed by: alcohol content (9.99 per- fairly busy, and when our waitress did come by, she was very friendly. I cent) and based on how delicious it noticed that they plan to collaborate was, it would be really easy to have on some future brews with one too many. Kira went with the Deschutes and Silver Peak, which I Festival Saison ($6) which they think is exciting, but between the brew themselves. The Saison had a uneven food and service, I don’t fruity ginger taste that I found too know if I’ll be coming back to try sweet but that she enjoyed. them out. Ω We started with some crab cakes ($10.50) and some dry rub wings ($6.95 for six). The two large crab cakes arrived lukewarm, with some corn kernels on top, which I guess was supposed to be the corn relish. PHOTO/ALLISON YOUNG

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He’s a lost boy in a zombie world yearning to articulate. He’s also a collector, spending his days in an airport and residing in an abandoned jet, surrounded by trinkets and vinyl albums. Of course vinyl is the music delivery mode of choice for zombies. In R’s opinion, vinyl is more “alive.” Enter Julie (Teresa Palmer, finally getting a role she deserves), a human survivor and the daughter of an emotionally dead general (John Malkovich). On patrol for medicine, her band of humans is attacked, and her boyfriend (Dave Franco) loses his life and his brains in the melee. R and Julie’s eyes meet in the aftermath, and R immediately starts to change.

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George Romero fans going to Warm Bodies looking for zombie thrills might find themselves slightly disappointed. The movie is PG-13, so brains get eaten in an almost gentle fashion, and the zombie makeup is far from gory. I must also mention that the “Bonies,” which are zombies that have degenerated to the point of being skeletons, look terrible. They are the sort of CGI creation that stops a movie in its tracks whenever they pop up on screen. Some zombie purists might find it silly that R can eat a brain and then feel and see the memories of his victim. For those of you who criticize the notion that one could experience such a sensation after eating a brain, I would like to remind you that you are watching a movie in which THE DEAD HAVE COME BACK TO LIFE AND ARE WALKING AROUND. Pretty much anything goes in that sort of universe. Hoult and Palmer have adorable screen chemistry. This is a thinly veiled Romeo and Juliet replay, and the two even have a balcony scene. R doesn’t remember his full name, only that his name starts with R, so we can assume it’s Romeo, Rome, Roman— probably not Rupert, right? Julie is a play on Juliet of course, and Rob Corddry plays R’s best zombie friend M (Mercutio, right?). Speaking of Corddry, he owns his scenes in this movie. The man is so gifted as a comedic actor and, as he showed in Hot Tub Time Machine, he can handle the emotional stuff with major finesse. Like R, M and his band of zombies begin to awaken and heal themselves when they remember what love is. It’s goofy, but Corddry sells it with real humor and soul. Hoult spends much of the movie sweetly trying to express himself like a love-struck teen who can’t put the words together. Palmer is so damned stunning that many can identify with his struggle to get the words right. If you are a proud Twilight hater like me, you can rest assured that Warm Bodies has very little in common with that cinematic brown sludge. It’s a refreshing, heartwarming, humorous take on a society that has become emotionally stagnant and is in severe need of reanimation. You might find yourselves looking at your smartphone a little less after seeing this one. Ω

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though she isn’t very convincing as a bass player in a punk band. I was scared throughout much of this movie.

Like Arnold Schwarzenegger before him in The Last Stand, Sylvester Stallone gives it his all in service to a script that fails to distinguish itself. The results? Nobody seems to care about either star vehicle. Walter Hill (48 Hrs.) directs in a very Walter Hill way, meaning his action/buddy films tend to feel the same. Unfortunately, this one has more in common with his Another 48 Hrs., in which the formula had already gotten tired. Stallone plays a tattooed thug named James Bonomo, and his buddy is South Korean Taylor Kwon (Sung Kang), which leads to more than a few uncomfortable racist jokes. The plot involves the usual crap: a double cross, a partner getting killed, somebody getting kidnapped and ax fights. You must give credit to Stallone; he looks great and he delivers his stupid lines with much aplomb. Kang is just there for the ride, offering little in a role once meant for Thomas Jane. I will say that this film features the best Christian Slater scene is a long while. But one great Slater scene does not a good movie make.

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Django Unchained

Man, it bugs me that Quentin Tarantino’s latest is only passably entertaining. I have loved his past films. This is the first one I’m not in love with. Jamie Foxx plays Django, a slave purchased by a bounty hunter (Christoph Waltz) two years before the Civil War. Django is purchased because he has seen some targets the bounty hunter is pursuing. Django is promised his freedom after they find those targets. When those targets are gotten, they pursue Django’s wife (Kerry Washington) on a plantation owned by the repellent Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio). This one follows some of the same blueprints as Tarantino’s own Inglourious Basterds. It feels as if he is repeating himself a bit. There are some great performances, especially from Waltz and DiCaprio. It just doesn’t have the heft of past Tarantino efforts. Perhaps this has something to do with this being the first Tarantino movie edited by someone other than the late Sally Menke.

A bunch of great actors get together and do their best with middling material. Al Pacino plays a criminal released from a long prison haul, and Christopher Walken plays the guy who is supposed to pick him up at the prison gate and take his life soon thereafter. I have a hard time with this premise right off the bat, because the two are best friends, and if you’re a crime boss with any brains and want somebody smoked, you don’t hire the dude’s best friend to do the gig. Don’t you think there’s a chance the dude won’t follow through? Anyways, Pacino and Walken hang out for a night that includes stealing cars, snorting prescription drugs, and hanging out with another old guy (Alan Arkin). The trio makes most of this watchable, but with this cast, you want something more than just watchable. Pacino works hard to get some credibility back after a string of loser movies, and he redeems himself just fine. Walken is good here, playing a man with more depth than his usual parts. Arkin is just doing his shtick. Nothing all that surprising happens.

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This genuinely chilling haunted fairytale comes from producer Guillermo del Toro and writer/director Andrés Muschietti, and is based on Mushcietti’s original short film. Two little girls are abandoned by their demented father in the forest. They are discovered years later and adopted by their uncle (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and his girlfriend (Jessica Chastain). The little girls have taken on the characteristics of feral beasts and are convinced they are being watched over by a force they call “Mama.” As it turns out, Mama is very real, and a decent CGI creation that is both scary and just the right touch of funny. The film works well not just because Muschietti knows how to construct a good scare, but also because he does a great job getting you to care for the little girls and the Chastain character. Chastain, looking rather gothic in this one, delivers another good performance, even

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Director Kathryn Bigelow getting snubbed by Oscar for this taut, scary, intelligent movie about the war on terror and hunt for Bin Laden is a travesty. Well, it’s a travesty when it comes to movies and stuff, not so much in the grand scheme of things. Still, Bigelow deserves praise for putting together a movie that is both exciting political thriller and terrific action movie. Golden Globe winner and Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain is deserving of the accolades as Maya, a composite character of CIA agents who managed to find Bin Laden in Pakistan and end his life. The film contains scenes of torture, but it doesn’t feel “pro-torture” by any means. It’s a great movie that will only get greater with time, and yet another reason to call Bigelow one of the best in the business.

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Bradley Cooper is on fire as Pat, a troubled man recently out of a mental institution and obsessed with his ex-wife. He’s so obsessed that he can’t see the value in Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a recently widowed neighbor trying to befriend him. Directed by David O. Russell, the movie is a funny, slick treatment of people with real problems that works because Russell and his performers find the right balance. Robert De Niro does his best work in years as Pat’s obsessive father, and Chris Tucker gets big laughs as Pat’s former mental institution buddy. Cooper and Lawrence make for one of the year’s most interesting screen couples. They are certainly unique. Russell is establishing himself as one of the industry’s most reliable and innovative directors.

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This seriously had the makings of the worst, dumbest movie ever made. Hansel and Gretel, the famed gingerbread house eaters, survive their ordeal to become worldclass witch hunters. The result is bad, but it’s one of those so-bad-it’s-almost-good endeavors. Jeremy Renner somehow got talked into this thing, and he gives it his best shot, as does Gemma Arterton as his sister, Gretel. Famke Janssen is on hand as a mean witch who plans to take the blood of a bunch of children and do something or other with it. I wasn’t really following, or caring. The 3-D is bad, so go ahead and opt for 2-D. It’s got Peter “Where is Pancakes House?” Stormare in it too, which is usually the mark of a bad film unless it’s Fargo. Lots of blood and curse words get this one an R-rating. Director Tommy Wirkola seems as if he’s playing it for camp at times, and that would’ve been the better move for the whole film. It really slows down when it takes itself too seriously.

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“7 Seconds has been my favorite band since I was 15,” says Dick. The group is focused on relentless speed, but like any good band that prides itself on its tightness, the musicians throw in occasional pauses or a couple of bars of syncopated ska just to make sure you’re paying attention. And Jones is something of a secret weapon. He plays some good old-fashioned guitar solos in the group’s newer tunes, like “A Blurred Vision” and “The Third World End Game.” His solos draw on the tickle-the-pig vocabulary of heavy metal guitar solos: high pitched squeals, nimblefingered runs, and guttural low notes. It’s great to hear this kind of playing in the context of punk rock—like hearing Metallica’s Kirk Hammett jam with Bad Religion. A few years ago, not even metal bands were taking guitar solos anymore, so it’s nice to hear that the art of the guitar solo is so back en vogue that even speed freak punk bands are taking them. Bad Religion is another big influence. Dick’s clean and high, declamatory and melodic vocal style, sitting comfortably atop the frenzied music is reminiscent of Bad Religion’s Greg Graffin. The band formed back in 2004, with a different name, Machine Gun Etiquette, and a different lineup. Only Dick and Bartolomeo remain from the original lineup. Guthrie joined four years ago, and Jones has been in the band for eight months. All four members say they enjoy the challenge and the cathartic release of playing fast music—especially in front of an enthusiastic audience. “We get to feel that for ourselves but also give that feeling to someone else,” says Jones. One of the band’s goals is to “play music for people to mosh to.” They get a rush of energy from seeing an excited crowd react to their music, which makes them play with even more energy, creating a feedback loop of energy between band and audience. The members of Machine Gun Vendetta are not reinventing the wheel, but they’re definitely skating on wheels that roll—and rock. Ω

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The whole band plays fast, loud and tight—which is an entirely different style of music than fast, loud and sloppy. Although it’s high volume, high energy, high speed punk rock, the songs are tightly constructed, cohesive and melodic. These guys never lose focus. In addition to Bartolomeo, the band includes guitarist Jim Guthrie, bassist and lead vocalist Adam Dick, and lead guitarist Nick Jones. Everybody sings backup, and they even pull off some vocal harmonies, which is tricky, considering they’re all simultaneously rapid firing their instruments. Genre-wise, they’re in line with ’90s style skate punk, but with a bit more old-school hardcore, from back when hardcore was short for “hardcore punk.” The band hits a sweet spot between Black Flag and Pennywise, so it sounds sort of like Reno legend 7 Seconds.

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Mark Castro Band, 9pm, no cover

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Hot 8 Brass Band Feb. 8, 10 p.m. Crystal Bay Club 14 Highway 28 Crystal Bay 833-6333

PIZZA BARON

Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Roger Scime, 8pm, no cover

THE POINT

Karaoke hosted by Gina Jones, 7pm, no cover

1155 W. Fourth St., (775) 329-4481

Steve Starr Karaoke, 9pm, W, no cover Karaoke hosted by Gina Jones, 9pm, no cover

Karaoke hosted by Gina Jones, 9pm, no cover

Karaoke hosted by Gina Jones, 7:30pm W, no cover

POLO LOUNGE

Gemini, 9pm, no cover

Corky Bennett, 7pm, W, no cover

PONDEROSA SALOON

Karaoke w/Rockin’ Steel, 7:30pm, no cover

Silver Wing, 8pm, no cover

3001 W. Fourth St., (775) 322-3001 1559 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-8864 106 S. C St., Virginia City; (775) 847-7210

RED ROCK BAR

Comedy Night hosted by Patrick Shillito, 9:30pm, no cover

241 S. Sierra St., (775) 324-2468

RISE NIGHTCLUB

Fusion Fridays w/DJs Kentot, Fredy G, 10pm, $10; free for women until midnight

210 N. Sierra St., (775) 786-0833

RUBEN’S CANTINA

1483 E. Fourth St., (775) 622-9424

Karaoke w/DJ Hustler, 9pm, Tu, no cover Hip Hop Open Mic, 9pm, W, no cover

RYAN’S SALOON

Karaoke, 9pm, no cover

SIDELINES BAR & NIGHTCLUB

Alias Smith, 9:30pm, no cover

1237 Baring Blvd., Sparks; (775) 355-1030

ST. JAMES INFIRMARY

445 California Ave., (775) 657-8484

Feb. 8, 8 p.m. MontBleu Resort 55 Highway 50 Stateline (880) 648-3353

Rise Culture Night, 10pm, $10

Hip Hop and R&B Night, 10pm, $5, no cover charge for women before midnight

924 S. Wells Ave., (775) 323-4142

Taboo

Live jazz, 7:30pm, W, no cover Dropkikk, 9:30pm, no cover

Black and Blues Jam, 8:30pm, Tu, no cover

Dance party, 9pm, no cover

Strange on the Range, 7pm, M, no cover Tuesday Night Trivia, 8pm, Tu, no cover

STREGA BAR

Sunday Night Strega Mic, 9pm, no cover

310 S. Arlington Ave., (775) 348-9911

STUDIO ON 4TH

432 E. Fourth St., (775) 410-5993

No. NV Photographers Print Gallery Show, w/Ruby Jay Fradkin, 4pm, no cover

Mike Mason, Trac3, TV1, ABear, 9pm, no cover

VASSAR LOUNGE

Moses Malone, 8pm, no cover

Rock’N J Entertainment, 8pm, no cover

WALDEN’S COFFEEHOUSE

Acoustic Solution, Josiah Knight, 7pm, no cover

Reno Music Project Acoustic Open Mic, 6:30pm, no cover

1545 Vassar St., (775) 348-7197 3940 Mayberry Dr., (775) 787-3307

WILD RIVER GRILLE

17 S. Virginia St., (775) 284-7455

Dark Tuesdays, 7pm, Tu, no cover Open mic, 7pm, W, no cover

Sunday Jazz, 2pm, no cover

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ATLANTIS CASINO RESORT SPA 3800 S. Virginia St., (775) 825-4700 1) Grand Ballroom Stage 2) Cabaret

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1627 Hwy. 395, Minden; (775) 782-9711 1) Valley Ballroom 2) Cabaret Lounge

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2) Red Hot Smokin’ Aces, 8pm, no cover

2) Red Hot Smokin’ Aces, 4pm, Escalade, 10pm, no cover

2) Escalade, 8pm, no cover

2) Hindsight, 8pm, M, Tu, W, no cover

2) Carolyn Dolan & Friends, 7pm, no cover

2) Carolyn Dolan & Friends, 8pm, no cover

2) The Bradfords, 6pm, no cover

2) The Bradfords, 6pm, M, Tu, W, no cover

Fastlane, 10pm, no cover

1) Hot 8 Brass Band, 10pm, no cover

1) Poor Man’s Whiskey, Henhouse Prowlers, 9pm, $15, $20

1) Magique, 7pm, $21.95+ 4) Live piano, jazz, 4:30pm, no cover

1) Magique, 8pm, $21.95+ 2) Left of Centre, 10:30pm, no cover 3) Skyy High Fridays, 9pm, $10

1) Magique, 7pm, 9:30pm, $21.95+ 2) Left of Centre, 10:30pm, no cover 3) Addiction Saturdays, 9pm, $10

4) Chaparral, 9pm, no cover

1) American Storm, 8pm, $20, $35 4) Chaparral, 9pm, no cover

1) The Magic of Eli Kerr, 8pm, $25, $35 2) Steel Breeze, 9pm, no cover 3) Club Sapphire w/DJ I, 9pm, no cover

2) Buddy Emmer Band, 8pm, no cover 5) Tyler Stafford, 6pm, no cover

1) Taboo, DJ R-Boogie, DeSaint, Keyrings, 8pm, $24.50, $29.50

3) Boogie Nights at Blu, 8pm, $5-$10, free w/’70s or ’80s attire

2) Local guest DJs, 10pm, W, no cover

2) Jackie Dauzat, 7pm, no cover 3) Bad Girl Thursdays, 10pm, no cover charge for women

2) Maxxt Out, 9pm, no cover 3) Salsa dancing, 7pm, $10 after 8pm 3) DJ Chris English, 10pm, $20

2) Maxxt Out, 9pm, no cover 3) Rogue Saturdays, 10pm, $20

2) Carolyn Dolan Duo, 7pm, M, Tu, W, no cover

3) Ladies Night & Karaoke, 7pm, no cover 4) Jamie Rollins, 5pm, no cover

1) Lewis Black, 8pm, $54.50-$79.50 2) Superlicious, 9pm, no cover 4) Dueling Pianos, 9pm, no cover

1) Naughty Gras 2013 w/DJ Kos, 9pm, $20-$35 2) Superlicious, 9pm, no cover 3) Dance party w/DJ Teddy P, 9pm, no cover 4) Dueling Pianos, 9pm, no cover

CIRCUS CIRCUS

500 N. Sierra St., (775) 329-0711

CRYSTAL BAY CLUB

14 Hwy. 28, Crystal Bay; (775) 833-6333 1) Crown Room 2) Red Room

ELDORADO HOTEL CASINO

345 N. Virginia St., (775) 786-5700 1) Showroom 2) Brew Brothers 3) BuBinga Lounge 4) Roxy’s Bar & Lounge

1) Will Durst, 8:30pm, W, $17, $20 2) BOGL, Mr. Rooney, 11pm, Tu, no cover 1) Magique, 7pm, $21.95+ 2) Left of Centre, 10pm, no cover 4) Live piano, jazz, 4:30pm, no cover

The RN&R no longer a ccepts emailed or phoned-in listings. Post show s online by registering at www.ne wsreview.c om/reno. Deadline is the Friday b efore publication .

GRAND SIERRA RESORT

2500 E. Second St., (775) 789-2000 1) Grand Theater 2) WET Ultra Lounge 3) Xtreme Sports Bar 4) Mustangs 5) 2500 East 6) The Beach 7) Summit Pavilion

HARRAH’S RENO

219 N. Center St., (775) 788-2900 1) Sammy’s Showroom 2) The Zone 3) Sapphire Lounge 4) Plaza 5) Convention Center

JOHN ASCUAGA’S NUGGET

2) Buddy Emmer Band, 7pm, no cover 5) Ladies ’80s w/DJ Larry Williams, 7pm, no cover

1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks; (775) 356-3300 1) Showroom 2) Cabaret 3) Orozko 4) Rose Ballroom 5) Trader Dick’s

Karaoke Bottoms Up Saloon, 1923 Prater Way, Sparks, 359-3677: Th-Sa, 9pm, no cover Elbow Room Bar, 2002 Victorian Ave., Sparks, 359-3526: F, Tu, 7pm; Su, 2pm, no cover

3) Dee Lucas & Karey Davis, 6pm, W, no cover

5) Tyler Stafford, 6pm, no cover

Celtic Knot Pub, 541 E. Moana Lane, 829-8886: J.P. and Super Fun Entertainment, Th, 8pm, no cover

MONTBLEU RESORT

55 Hwy. 50, Stateline; (800) 648-3353 1) Theatre 2) Opal 3) Blu 4) Onsen Beach & Nightclub 5) Convention Center 6) Outdoor Event Center

PEPPERMILL RESORT SPA CASINO 2707 S. Virginia St., (775) 826-2121 1) Tuscany Ballroom 2) Terrace Lounge 3) Edge 4) Capri Ballroom

SILVER LEGACY

407 N. Virginia St., (775) 325-7401 1) Grand Exposition Hall 2) Rum Bullions 3) Aura Ultra Lounge 4) Silver Baron Ballroom 5) Drinx Lounge

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Flowing Tide Pub, 465 S. Meadows Pkwy., Ste. 5, 284-7707; 4690 Longley Lane, Ste. 30, (775) 284-7610: Karaoke, Sa, 9pm, no cover Sneakers Bar & Grill, 3923 S. McCarran Blvd., 829-8770: Karaoke w/Mark, Sa, 8:30pm, no cover

2) Gong Show Karaoke, 8pm, Tu, no cover 3) Sin Biggest Little Locals Night, 4pm, M, Step This Way, 8pm W, no cover 4) Jamie Rollins, 5pm, M, Tu, W, no cover

2) Recovery Sundays, 10pm, no cover 3) Midnight Mass, 9pm, no cover

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1) Magique, 8pm, Tu, 7pm, W, $21.95+ 2) Live Band Karaoke, 10pm, M, DJ Chris English, 10pm, Tu, no cover

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille, 1475 E. Prater Way, Sparks, 356-6000: Music & Karaoke, F, 9pm; Lovely Karaoke, Sa, 9pm, no cover Washoe Club, 112 S. C St., Virginia City, 847-4467: Gothic Productions Karaoke, Sa, Tu, 8pm, no cover

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For Thursday, February 7 to Wednesday, February 13 FAT TUESDAY MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION:

To post events to our online calendar and have them considered for the print edition, visit our website at www.newsreview.com/reno and post your events by registering in the box in the upper right of the page. Once registered, you can log in to post. Events you create will be viewable by the public almost immediately and will be considered for the print calendar in the Reno News & Review. Listings are free, but not guaranteed.

Celebrate Mardi Gras at the village and on the mountain with food and drink specials, live music and more. Tu, 2/12, 8am-8pm. Free. Northstar California Resort, 3001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, (866) 466-6784, www.northstarattahoe.com.

FIRST THURSDAY: Grab a beer, listen to

The deadline for entries in the issue of Thurs., Feb. 21, is Thurs., Feb. 14.

music by Jelly Bread and check out the galleries at Nevada Museum of Art’s monthly event. Th, 2/7, 5-7pm. $8-$10; free for NMA members. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

Events 3RD ANNUAL RENO DARWIN DAY CELEBRATION:

LAKE TAHOE NORDIC FESTIVAL: The three-day

Hear a series of short presentations in the areas of evolution, science, scientific discovery, science education and the life and work of Charles Darwin, plus participate in an Evolution Trivia team competition. Sa, 2/9, 1-4pm. Free. Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 335-5505, www.renoskeptics.org.

event is designed to cater to the local ski community and to attract Nordic enthusiasts from a regional scope. Events and clinics include cross country skiing, skate skiing, group ski tours, demos and snowshoeing. F, 2/8, 7pm; Sa, 2/9, 8am7pm; Su, 2/10, 9am-noon. Free. Tahoe Cross Country Center, 925 Country Club Drive, Tahoe City, (530) 583-6917, http://tahoenordicfestival.com.

AAUW 14TH ANNUAL FEAST OF CHOCOLATE: This all-you-can-eat buffet of chocolate treats is presented by the American Association of University Women, Capital Branch. Proceeds benefit local scholarships and the AAUW Educational Opportunities Fund. Sa, 2/9, 12-3pm. $5-$13. Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 801 S. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 267-4515.

MEET THE ARTIST: KIM ABELES: Los Angeles artist Kim Abeles talks about her exhibition From Studio to Street. Learn about her artistic practice and its relation to social and environmental concerns. F, 2/8, noon. $10; free for NMA members. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

ART AFTERNOON: WORKSHOP & SOCIAL FOR SENIORS: Expand your interests with a docent-guided tour and studio art class. No art background necessary. F, 2/8, 1-3pm. $7 non-members; $6 NMA members. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

ORCHID SOCIETY OF NORTHERN NEVADA SHOW: Learn about the many varieties of orchids, how to care for them and which ones are easy to grow. Members of the Orchid society will exhibit some of their rare plants at the show. F, 2/8,

12-5pm; Sa, 2/9, 11am-5pm; Su, 2/10, 11am-2pm. Free. Moana Nursery, 1100 W.

ASTRONOMY EVENING: THE GREAT ORION NEBULA: Join members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada as they discuss the wonders of the Great Orion Nebula and the constellation Orion. The event will consist of an hour talk, followed by a viewing of the nebula. Sa, 2/9, 7-8:30pm. $5 suggested donation per person. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mt. Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948, www.thegreatbasininstitute.org.

Moana Lane, (775) 825-0602.

OUTSIDERS HAIR STUDIO GRAND OPENING: There will be a clothing release by GRNR LVNGS CO. and Onward Kitty by Cat Stahl and an art reception featuring work by Joseph Dubon. Snacks and drinks provided. Sa, 2/9, 7-10pm. Free. Outsiders Hair Studio, Arlington Tower, 100 N. Arlington Ave., Ste. 104, (775) 323-1548.

BE WINE VALENTINE: The Builders Association

PINK TIE GALA: The event features elegant

Charity host its sixth annual wine-tasting event, which includes a light dinner, appetizers and a silent auction. All proceeds from this event will support BAC’s charity programs. F, 2/8, 6-10pm. $50 in advance; $60 at the door. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., (775) 323-4500, www.thebuilders.com.

food and wines, limited and exclusive live and silent auctions and entertainment. Sa, 2/9, 6-10pm. $125 or $100 for breast cancer survivors. The Grove at South Creek, 95 Foothill Road, (775) 355-7311, http://northnv.info-komen.org.

RENO BLUES SOCIETY’S MARDI GRAS DANCE: The Reno Blues Society will hold its 19th annual party featuring a carnival atmosphere, costume contest and music by headliner Alvon Johnson and opening act Rick Hammond Blues Band. Sa, 2/9, 7:30pm-midnight. $15 advance; $20 at the door. Ramada Reno Downtown Hotel and Casino, 1000 E. Sixth St., (775) 750-6115, www.renoblues.org.

CAROLYN BUCK VOSBURGH ARTIST TALK: The visual artist will talk about her work on display in the Red Mountain Gallery. The talk takes place in Room 108 in the Sierra Building. Th, 2/7, 7-8pm. Free. Truckee Meadows Community College, 7000 Dandini Blvd., (775) 674-7698, www.tmcc.edu.

CARVE TAHOE: Watch teams transform 20-

RENO HIGH SCHOOL FINE ARTS GALA: An after-

ton blocks of snow into sculptural masterpieces during this week-long international snow sculpture event. 2/8-2/13, 9am-7pm. Free. The Village at Northstar, 3001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, (866) 466-6784, www.northstarattahoe.com.

noon of art sales, silent auction, raffle, wine tasting and desserts. Proceeds benefit Reno High School Fine Arts Scholarship. Su, 2/10, 2-5pm. $25 in advance; $35 at the door. Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 333-5050.

WINTER BIRDS OF THE REGION: Kirk Hardie will

FARM TOUR: The River School Farm will offer

present an evening talk on avian visitors to the area. Learn what visiting birds to look for in winter, where they came from and why winter is a good time for them to be in Tahoe Basin, Sierra Valley or Carson Valley areas. Tu, 2/12, 5:30-7pm. $5 donation suggested. Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, (775) 881-6562, http://terc.ucdavis.edu.

farm tours every Friday in February (weather permitting). Get an up-close look at River School Farm’s operations, including year-round growing, hoop houses, seasonal growing, permaculture practices, compost, bee keeping, renewable practices and apothecary. The staff will provide detailed explanations and lectures on all aspects of River School Farm. F, 2/8, 3-4pm; F, 2/15, 3-4pm; F, 2/22, 3-4pm. $10 adults; $5 children; free for kids age 3 and younger. River School Farm, 7777 White Fir St., (775) 747-2222, www.riverschoolfarm.org.

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JUNGLE VINO: Collective Hearts: A Journey

ART ADVENTURES FOR KIDS: Explore different media and techniques weekly. All supplies are included. One-hour workshops, Thursdays through March 14. Pre-registration required. Th, 2/7, 45pm. $45 for six classes. VSA Nevada at Lake Mansion, 250 Court St.; Th, 2/7, 45pm. $45 for six classes. Alf Sorensen Community Center, 1400 Baring Blvd., Sparks, (775) 826-6100 ext. 3, www.vsanevada.org.

CLIFFORD’S BIRTHDAY PARTY: The Children’s

NEVER ENDER: Broken Hearts Collide 3. The

of Love and Emotion. Local artist Daylene Moss presents a collection of heart artwork that symbolizes the many types of love. Th, 2/7, 7pm. Free. 248 W. First St., (775) 348-4484.

third annual group show for Valentine’s Day. The opening reception is on Feb. 7 at 6pm. Th, 2/7, 6pm; M-Su through 3/4. Opens 2/7. Free. 119 Thoma St., (775) 348-9440.

NORTHWEST RENO LIBRARY: Life in Color.

MCNAMARA GALLERY, CHURCH FINE ARTS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: Student Exhibition: Rory Laven. Laven will present his student exhibition. There will be a reception at 8pm on Jan. 24. M-F through 2/15. Free. 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6658.

Working in spray paint, acrylics and other media, artist Bryce Chisholm was recently awarded as the RAW Reno Visual Artist of the Year. Tu-Sa through 2/23. Free. 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.

Museum of Northern Nevada hosts a birthday party for Clifford, the Big Red Dog. Clifford will visit the museum from noon-1pm. Create Clifford-themed arts and crafts. The celebration and activities are included with museum admission. Su, 2/10, 11am-1pm. $5 adults; $4 seniors; $3 children ages 2-13. Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 884-2226, www.cmnn.org.

GALENA KIDS: Galena Creek Visitor Center offers this fun and educational presentation and craft session for kids ages 2-10 on the second Saturday of each month. Second Sa of every month, 1011am. $5 suggested donation. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mt. Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948, www.galenacreekvisitorcenter.org.

PAINT THE MASTERS: Explore painting in new and unique ways while experimenting with various painting styles. Learn all about the visual elements of how to place shapes in a composition and to work with line, texture and various applications of color. Students create their own masterpieces inspired by the art of several master classic and modern painters. Classes are held every Thursday through March 14. Th, 2/7, 5:30-7:30pm. $85 for six classes. VSA Nevada at Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100 ext. 3, www.vsanevada.org.

SOUTH VALLEYS TODDLER TIME: This event is designed to encourage a love for books and stories, listening skills and interaction with others. Stories, songs, finger plays and wiggle action are part of the fun. For children ages 18 months to 3 years. Th, F, 10:30-11am through 2/15. Free. South Valleys Library, 15650A Wedge Parkway, (775) 851-5190, www.washoe.lib.nv.us.

Art ARTISTS CO-OP OF RENO GALLERY: Shades of Red. Artists Co-op of Reno Gallery presents an all-member and friends showcase celebrating of one of the most passionate and fiery colors in the artist’s palette. There will be photography, paintings in all mediums, glass, jewelry, pottery, metal sculpture and more in this month-long art show. Through 2/28, 11am4pm. Free. 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896, www.artistsco-opgalleryreno.com.

St. Patrick’s Day is just a month away, but if you’re yearning for the lively sounds of the Emerald Isle to lift your spirits, head to Carson City this weekend for a performance by Celtic rock band Tempest. The group will perform a benefit show for the Brewery Arts Center’s Diving into the Arts education programming. Formed in 1988, the San Francisco-based band’s brand of folk rock combines Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. The band has played many festivals across the globe, like the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Denmark’s Skagen Festival, Britain’s Cropredy Festival and numerous Celtic festivals, including past appearances at the Reno Celtic Celebration. Tempest and guest dancers from the Blanchette School of Irish Dance hit the stage at 8 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the BAC Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City. Tickets are $15-$25. Call 883-1976 or visit www.breweryarts.org. —Kelley Lang

BUSINESS RESOURCE INNOVATION CENTER (THE BRIC): BRIC Art 3. Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition features Jill Altmann’s fiber art, Steve Davis’ photography, Andy Gallian’s prints, Mimi Patrick’s ceramics, Stephen Reid’s drawings and watercolors and Gus Bundy’s paintings. M-Su. 108 E. Proctor St., Carson City, (775) 283-7123.

HOLLAND PROJECT GALLERY: Built to Weather. The exhibit features a selection of snowboard-related photography by Bud Fawcett, Ian Ruhter, Mike Basich, Jim Zellers with Richard Leversee, Mike Yoshida, Paul Laca and Tim Peare. Tu-F, 3-6pm through 2/8. 140 Vesta St., (775) 742-1858, www.hollandreno.org.

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RENO LITTLE THEATER: Anything Goes. Sierra

SIERRA ARTS: Barton McCoy: Collected Works.

Watercolor Society holds a watercolor exhibit at Reno Little Theater on performance dates, one hour prior to showtimes. For dates and times go to www.renolittletheater.org. Call Nancy for viewings by appointment. M-Su through 4/28. 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 343-8100, www.sierrawatercolorsociety.com.

Sierra Arts Gallery displays a collection of works spanning a decade created by Northern Nevada native Bart McCoy. There will be an artists reception on Feb. 22, from 5pm to 7pm. M-Sa, 10am-5pm through 3/8. Opens 2/11. Free. 17 S. Virginia St., Ste. 120, (775) 329-2787, www.sierra-arts.org.

SHEPPARD GALLERY, CHURCH FINE ARTS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: Intimacy. Artist

SIERRA ARTS GALLERY: Trespasses As Whispers. This group show features young, emerging artists. Zack Bent, Erin Elyse Burns, Nick Larsen and Alwyn O’Brien have composed a body of work that explores the notions of the private and the public and asks viewers to consider the psychological effects of boundary, landscape and the connection between the organization of space and ideas. M-Sa through 2/7. Free. 17 S. Virginia St., Ste. 120, (775) 329-2787, www.sierra-arts.org.

Zoe Bray will present her exhibit. Lecture and reception: Feb. 7, 2013. Lecture: 5:30pm at the Wells Fargo Auditorium inside the Knowledge Center. Reception: 6:30pm at Sheppard Gallery, Church Fine Arts Building Room 162. M-F through 2/15; Th, 2/7, 5:30-8pm. 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6658.

STUDIO ON 4TH: Northern Nevada Photographers Print Gallery. The show and sale features work by Michael R. Erwin, Rick Olmstead, Kati Winans and Christian Aragon. Music provided by pianist Ruby Jaye Fradkin. Th, 2/7, 4pm. Free. 432 E. Fourth St., (775) 410-5993.

VSA NEVADA AT LAKE MANSION: Peggy Mills, in the Kitchen. Peggy Mills is one of 25 artists featured in VSA arts of Nevada’s Art Access Gallery. Her creation space is her kitchen where her acrylic paintings come to colorful life. Her choice of subjects include landscapes and animals. There will be an artist reception on Feb. 7 from 4-5:30pm. F, 2/8, 9am-4pm; F, 2/22, 9am-4pm. Free. 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100, www.vsanevada.org.

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When horndog met Sally A male friend just tried to booty call me—texting after midnight that he was horny. I’m angry and revolted. I’ve known he’s liked me, thanks to his icky comments all over my Facebook photos, even while I was in a serious relationship. I deleted most, thinking he’d get the hint, and after my relationship ended, I hinted further by posting about how in love I still was with my ex. Yet, when I’d call this guy about volunteering we both do, he’d say things like, “I was hoping you wanted a date.” He scheduled a meeting, presumably with other volunteers, but I found myself across a restaurant table from him, alone. My body language conveys my distaste for any involvement with him—crossed arms, jutting chin, etc. I’m upset that he’s never cared that I’m not interested, and I’m ready to end our friendship. Unfortunately, we share work and social circles, so any tension would be noticed right away. How rude that he has yet to accept how uninterested in him you are when you’ve not only left numerous obtuse hints about it on Facebook but used body language to make it perfectly clear. I mean, why would a woman ever cross her arms but to say, “I’m days away from filing a restraining order against you”? And regarding how physically revolting you find him, your chin must have told him so at least six times. The truth is men are predisposed to not get it, thanks to what evolutionary psychologist Dr. David Buss, in The Evolution of Desire, calls “cognitive biases in sexual mind reading.” This maybe calls to mind a confused psychic in a sex den but actually describes men’s evolved predisposition to make the least costly mating OPINION

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Museums NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: The Light Circus: Art of Nevada Neon Signs, W-Su through 2/10; Linda Besemer: Sine Language, W-Su through 5/19; Ciel Bergman: Sea of Clouds What Can I Do, W-Su through 2/10; Hook, Line and Sinker: Contemporary Drawings from the Collection of Debra and Dennis Scholl, W-Su through 4/28; The Way We Live: American Indian Art of the Great Basin and the Sierra Nevada, WSu through 3/3; Kim Abeles: From Studio to Street, W-Su through 4/14; Jean-Pierre Bonfort: Travelling, W-Su through 5/5; Frohawk Two Feathers: And Those Figures Through the Leaves. And That Light Through the Smoke, W-Su through 6/9. Opens 2/9. $1$10. 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

Film 2013 OSCARS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL: This festival will show the nominees for the 2013 Oscars in the Animated Short and Live Action Short categories with some additional animated movies. F, 2/8, 7pm; Sa, 2/9, 2 & 7pm; Su, 2/10, 2pm. $10; $5 University of Nevada, Reno students. Joe Crowley Student Union Theater, University of Nevada Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6505, http://kunr.org.

IRINA PALM: Artemisia Moviehouse presents a screening of Sam Garbarski’s 2007 tragicomedy starring Marianne Faithfull as Maggie, a middle-aged widow who, desperate to raise money to pay for her grandson’s medical bills, takes a hostess job in a sex club. She soon transforms herself into the sought after and highly paid “Irina Palm.” Tu, 2/12, 7pm. $7; $5 for members, bicyclists and students. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 713 S. Virginia St., (775) 337-9111, www.artemisiamovies.org.

Music BAROQUE MASTERS: TOCCATA, Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, continues its winter season with a concert series that features guest cellist Jeffrey Lastrapes. The program includes works by J.S. Bach, Vivaldi, Teleman and Buxtehude. Sa, 2/9, 3pm. $5-$35; free for youth under age 19. St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 341 Village Blvd., Incline Village; Su, 2/10, 3pm. $5-$35; free for youth under age 19. St. Theresa Catholic Church, 1041 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe; M, 2/11, 7pm. $5-$35; free for youth under age 19. Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Ave., (775) 313-9697, www.toccatatahoe.com.

CARSON CITY MUSIC CLUB: This is a forum for musicians and music lovers to gather and share their love of music. The club offers opportunities to perform individually and to participate in collaborative events and expand musical knowledge. Second M of every month, 7pm. Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City, (775) 882-9517.

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COME IN FROM THE COLD: The family entertainment series continues with a performance by Scott Marshall. Sa, 2/9, 7pm. $3 donation. Western Heritage Interpretive Center, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 828-6612.

FLAWLESS IN FEBRUARY: Salon 215 South presents electronic/house music featuring house legend Sunshine Jones of Dubtribe Sound Systems and DJs The Mener, Tre Damit and Lil C. F, 2/8, 7pm. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Salon 215 South, 215 S. Wells Ave., (775) 323-1266, www.facebook.com/salon215sout.

PIPES ON THE RIVER: The Friday lunchtime concert series features guest artists performing on the church’s Casavant pipe organ. F, noon. Free. Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Ave., (775) 329-4279, www.trinityreno.org.

SYBARITE5: The string quintet performs as part of the University of Nevada, Reno’s Performing Arts Series. Sybarite5’s reputation for redefining the rules of chamber mastery has gained the attention of such an unlikely mix of supporters as the Library of Congress, the CBS Early Show, the Dalai Lama, New York’s Apple Store, the Aspen Music Festival and Carnegie Hall. Th, 2/7, 7:30pm. $5-$24. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Complex, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278, www.unr.edu/pas.

VALENTINE’S DATE NIGHT: Reno Philharmonic presents an evening of romantic music featuring Kip Wilborn and Sal Viviano as part of its Pops Concert Series. Sa, 2/9, 8pm. $25-$65. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 323-6393, www.renophil.com.

VILLAGE APRÈS MUSIC SERIES: Finish a day on the slopes with free live après ski music at The Village Events Plaza. Sa, 3-5pm through 3/30. The Village at Squaw Valley USA, 1750 Village East Road, Olympic Valley, (866) 818-6963, www.squaw.com.

Sports & Fitness DAWN PATROL: Dawn Patrol is a unique early morning mountain experience that includes exclusive access to untouched corduroy or fresh powder depending on the weather. Dawn Patrollers arrive before the general public and take the Tram to High Camp before anyone else. Sa, Su, 7:40am through 3/24. $12-$29. Squaw Valley USA, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, (800) 403-0206, www.squaw.com.

EXPRESS MAT PILATES: A quick 45-minute Mat Pilates class to get the body moving with concentration, control, centering. All levels welcome. M, W F, 12:15-1pm through 12/30. $16 drop-in fee. Mind Body & Pilates, 615 Sierra Rose Drive, Ste. 2B, (775) 745-4151, www.yogareno.com.

FELDENKRAIS CLASSES: Gain flexibility, strength and balance while improving cognition, coordination and overall well-being with the Feldenkrais Method. Sa, 3-4:30pm through 12/21. $12 drop-in fee. ACHIEVE Fitness, 600 S. Center St., (775) 240-7882, www.renofeldenkrais.blogspot.com.

FELDENKRAIS CLASSES: Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement is a journey into physical and mental self-awareness and healing. The movements are done slowly with focused attention, activating the proprioceptors in your joints and the neural pathways throughout your body. Th, 5:30-6:50pm through 12/20. $12 drop-in fee. Reno Buddhist Church, 820 Plumas St., (775) 240-7882, www.renofeldenkrais.blogspot.com.

RENO BIGHORNS: The development league basketball team plays the Los Angeles D-Fenders. F, 2/8, 7pm; Su, 2/10, 3pm; F, 2/22, 7pm; Th, 3/21, 7pm; the team plays the Santa Cruz Warriors. Th, 2/7, 7pm; Th, 2/21, 7pm; Tu, 4/2, 7pm. $8$125. Reno Events Center, 400 N. Center St., (775) 284-2622, www.renobighorns.com.

STARGAZING SNOWSHOE TOURS: Come take advantage of the dark skies in Tahoe this winter with star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Sa, 2/9, 5-7:30pm; Sa, 3/2, 5-7:30pm. $50 adults; $35 children; $15 rentals. Northstar California Resort, 3001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, (866) 466-6784, www.northstarattahoe.com.

TURTLENECK TUESDAY SKATE NIGHTS: Hear your favorite grooves from the ’70s and ’80s while you skate round the 9,000 square-foot rink. Tu, 6-9pm through 3/19. Free admission; $15 for skate rentals. The Village at Northstar, 3001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, (866) 466-6784, www.northstarattahoe.com.

WINTER TREK WITH A GALENA GUIDE: Depending on the amount of snowfall, the trek will be either snowshoeing or hiking. Participants need to bring their own snowshoes and water, and dress appropriately for cold weather. Su, 10am-noon through 2/24. $5 suggested donation. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mt. Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948, www.thegreatbasininstitute.org.

WOLF PACK MEN’S BASKETBALL: The University of Nevada, Reno plays Air Force Academy. Sa, 2/9, 3pm. $10-$44. Lawlor Events Center, 1500 N. Virginia St., (775) 348-7225, www.nevadawolfpack.com.

WORLD SERIES OF BOXING: The USA Knockouts take on the German Eagles inside the Eldorado Convention Center on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 6pm and they’ll go toe-to-toe with the Dolce & Gabbana Italia Thunder Boxing Team on March 1 at 7pm. Sa, 2/9, 6pm; F, 3/1, 7pm. $20$25. Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., (775) 786-5700, www.eldoradoreno.com.

YOGA FLOW: This class is designed to get a quick 45-minute workout in over your lunch break. Instructors will help students master form, understand how to breathe and help them build confidence in the postures and explore the wonders of yoga. Tu, Th, 12:15-1pm through 12/31. $16 drop-in fee. Mind Body & Pilates, 615 Sierra Rose Drive, Ste. 2B, (775) 745-4151, www.yogareno.com.

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RENO PORTRAIT SOCIETY: There will be a live model for artists to paint or draw in the medium of their choice. No formal instruction, but participants can learn from experienced artists. The event is open to all ages and abilities. W, 9am-12:30pm. $10. Nevada Fine Arts, 1301 S. Virginia St., (775) 786-1128, www.nvfinearts.com.

THE GOAT OR, WHO IS SYLVIA?: Brüka Theatre presents Edward Albee’s dark comedy about a successful and professional couple whose world is turned upside down by an act of infidelity. Th, 2/7, 8pm; F, 2/8, 8pm; Sa, 2/9, 8pm. $18 general; $16 students, seniors; $20 at the door. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221, www.bruka.org.

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BREAST CANCER: ON WITH LIFE: This support group provides a highly educational approach to looking at breast cancer. The latest research is discussed, along with alternative therapies, side effects of chemotherapy, reconstruction and community services. The group meets on Tuesdays at Saint Mary’s Center for Health’s Radiation Oncology Department. Tu, 4:30-6pm. Free. Saint Mary’s Center for Health & Fitness, 645 N. Arlington Ave., Ste. 100, (775) 722-1222, www.supportsaintmarys.org.

THE BREASTFEEDING FORUM: Breast-feeding mothers are invited to join this breast-feeding support group. Mothers exchange their experiences and discuss concerns such as milk supply, pumping, going back to work, sleeping or lack of sleep, etc. RSVP at http://doodle.com/cy5nrur23mbg6pie. Tu, 45pm. $10 drop in; free for first-time attendees. Renown South Meadows Medical Center, 10101 Double R Blvd., (775) 240-9916, www.wellnourishedbaby.com.

CROCHET CONNECTION: Learn to crochet or share tips with other crochet enthusiasts. Th, 45:45pm. Free. Spanish Springs Library, 7100A

E-READER CAFÉ: Learn how to download library e-books and audiobooks to your electronic device. Please bring your library card, device with USB cable and a basic understanding of how to use your device. Call to schedule your 30-minute appointment. Th, 45pm through 3/28. Sparks Library, 1125 12th St., Sparks, (775) 352-3200.

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HEADS AND HANDS: CLAY SCULPTURE: This workshop will cover an effective and efficient process for rendering the human form by way of simple slab construction. Techniques for sculpting the head and hands will all be demonstrated. Students will receive one-onone instruction in this process while constructing their own head and hands from a mirror. Sa, 2/9, 10am-3pm; Su, 2/10, 10am3pm. $190 members; $225 non-members. The Wedge Ceramics Studio, 2095 Dickerson Road, (775) 770-4770, www.thewedgeceramics.com.

LA LECHE LEAGUE MEETINGS: Expectant mothers who are considering breastfeeding or mothers who are currently breastfeeding are invited to attend La Leche League meetings. Second M of every month, 6:30pm. Free. Casa de Vida, 1290 Mill St., (775) 335-6757.

MEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: This support group is available to any male who has been impacted by cancer, including survivors and caregivers. Every other Th, 4:15-5:15pm. Saint Mary’s Center for Health & Fitness, 645 N. Arlington Ave., Ste. 100, (775) 722-1222, www.supportsaintmarys.org.

MAKE GREAT MOVIES: Join local producer Carl Adams and learn how to make great movies, tell engaging stories, capture memorable images and add exciting soundtracks. This four-hour class covers all of the tools and techniques you need. Tu, 2/12, 6-8pm. $44. TMCC Meadowood Center, 5270 Neil Road, (775) 324-3972.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “What we need

is more people who specialize in the impossible,” said poet Theodore Roethke. For the foreseeable future, Aries, you could and should be a person like that. I’m not saying that you will forevermore be a connoisseur of amazements and a massager of miracles and a magnet for unexpected beauty. But if you want to, you can play those roles for the next few weeks. How many exotic explorations and unlikely discoveries can you cram into your life between now and March 1? How many unimaginable transformations can you imagine?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): North

America’s most powerful and iconic waterfall is Niagara Falls, which straddles the border between the United States and Canada. In 1969, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers managed to shut down the American side of this elemental surge for a few months. They performed their monumental magic by building a dam made with 27,800 tons of rocks. Their purpose was to do research and maintenance on the stony foundation that lies beneath the water. I’m thinking that you Tauruses could accomplish a metaphorical version of that feat in the coming weeks: some awesome task that allows you to peer beneath the surface and make refinements that enhance your stability for a long time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): National

Geographic reports that dung beetles have an intimate relationship not only with the earth but also with the stars. Scientists in South Africa found that the bugs use the Milky Way galaxy to orient themselves while rolling their precious balls of dung to the right spot for safekeeping. The bright band of starlight in the sky serves as a navigational aid. I nominate the dung beetle to be your power animal in the coming weeks, Gemini. It will be prime time for you, too, to align your movements and decisions with a bigger picture and a higher power. (Read about the research at http://tinyurl.com/Galactic Beetles.)

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You should go

right ahead and compare oranges and apples in the coming week, Cancerian. Honey and butter, too: It’s fine to compare and contrast them. Science and religion. Bulldogs and Siamese cats. Dew and thunderclaps. Your assignment is to create connections that no one else would be able to make, to seek out seemingly improbable harmonies between unlikely partners, to dream up interesting juxtapositions that generate fertile ideas. Your soul needs the delight and challenge of unexpected blending.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The collection called

Grimm’s Fairy Tales includes the story “The Devil and His Grandmother.” In one scene, the devil’s grandmother is petting and rubbing her grandson’s head. Or at least that’s what the English translations say. But the authors wrote in German, and in their original version of the text, grandma is in fact plucking lice from the devil’s hair. Your job in the coming week, Leo, is to ensure that no one sanitizes earthy details like that. Be vigilant for subtle censorship. Keep watch for bits of truth that have been suppressed. You need the raw feed that comes straight from the source.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): While trekking

up Mount Katahdin in Maine, naturalist Henry David Thoreau had a “mountain-top experience” that moved him to observe, “I stand in awe of my body.” You’re due for a similar splash of illumination, Scorpio. The time is right for you to arrive at a reverent new appreciation for the prodigious feats that your physical organism endlessly performs for you. What could you do to encourage such a breakthrough? How can you elevate your love for the flesh and blood that houses your divine spark?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): How

do you like your caviar? Do you prefer it to be velvety and smooth, or would you rather have it be full of strong, fishy taste? If it’s the first option, beluga caviar is your best option. If the second, sevruga should be your favorite. What? You say you never eat caviar? Well, even if you don’t, you should regard the choice between types of caviar as an apt metaphor for the coming week. You can either have velvety smoothness or a strong taste, but not both. Which will it be? Set your intention.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Dear

Astrology Guy: I have been reading your horoscopes since I was 19. For a while, I liked them. They were fun riddles that made me think. But now, I’ve soured on them. I’m sick and tired of you asking me to transform myself. You just keep pushing and pushing, never satisfied, always saying it’s time to improve myself or get smarter or fix one of my bad habits. It’s too much! I can’t take it anymore! Sometimes, I just want to be idle and lazy. Your horoscopes piss me off! — Crabby Capricorn.” Dear Crabby: I’ve got some good news. In the coming week, you are completely excused from having to change anything about yourself or your life. Stay exactly the same! Be frozen in time. Resist the urge to tinker. Take a vacation from life’s relentless command to evolve.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Young art

student Andrzej Sobiepan sneaked into Poland’s National Museum with a painting he had done himself and managed to surreptitiously mount it on one of the walls. It hung there for a while before authorities noticed it and took it down. “I decided that I will not wait 30 or 40 years for my works to appear at a place like this,” he said. “I want to benefit from them in the here and now.” This is the kind of aggressive self-expression I’d like to see you summon in the coming weeks, Aquarius. Don’t wait for the world to come and invite you to do what you want to do. Invite yourself. P.S. The English translation of Sobiepan’s Polish last name means “his own master.” What can you do to be more of your own master?

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and Tarot, Sallie Nichols notes that the 16th card in most tarot decks portrays lightning as a hostile force: “jagged, zig-zag strokes that slash across the sky like angry teeth.” But there’s one deck, the Marseilles Tarot, that suggests a kinder, gentler lightning. The yellow-and-red phenomenon descending from the heavens resembles a giant feather duster; it looks like it would tickle and clean rather than burn. I suspect you’ll be visited by a metaphorical version of this second kind of lightning sometime soon, Virgo. Prepare to be tickled and cleaned!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Years ago, “bas-

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tics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 40 percent of the kids born in the United States are to unmarried mothers. Just goes to show you that not all forbidden acts remain forbidden forever. What was unthinkable or out of bounds or not allowed at one time may evolve into what’s normal. I bring this up, Libra, because it’s an excellent time for you to divest yourself of a certain taboo that’s no longer necessary or meaningful.

tard” was a derisive term for a child born to unmarried parents. It reflected the conventional moral code, which regarded a “birth out of wedlock” as scandalous. But I think we can safely say that this old dogma has been officially retired. According to recent statis-

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Before any

system can leap to a higher level of organization, says poet Susan Goldsmith Wooldridge, it has to undergo dissolution. “Unraveling or disintegrating is a vital, creative event making room for the new,” she declares. Guess what time it is for the system we all know and love as YOU, Pisces? That’s right: It’s a perfect moment to undo, dismantle, and disperse . . . as well as to unscramble, disentangle, and disencumber. Be of good cheer! Have faith that you will be generating the conditions necessary for the rebirth that will follow. “To change from one reality to another,” writes Wooldridge, “a thing first must turn into nothing.” (Her book is Poemcrazy.)

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Gamechanger Benjamin Poynter is an MFA student at the University of Nevada, Reno. His smartphone app, “In a Permanent Save State,” about the working conditions of Apple, Inc’s Foxconn factory in China, was banned from Apple’s iTunes store in Oct. 2012. The controversial app was written about in Wired, The Verge, Forbes and other major news outlets (“Dangerous games,” RN&R, Nov. 1, 2012). It was also nominated for an International Mobile Gaming Award. Poynter’s website is www.benjaminpoynter.com.

Tell me about your app. It was made for the iPhone essentially about the people who make iPhones. Apple commissioned a factory in China called Foxconn—the headquarters are located in Taiwan—and the factory is located in China. Basically, throughout the years—as early as 2009 but it has extended throughout 2010 and 2011—there’s been worker suicides in the factory due to working conditions or economic reasons. And in a nutshell, I created a video game app that explored the afterlife of seven of those workers in an experimental, straightforward narrative. The workers are real. They were not invented. They were based on actual stories.

It seems like that didn’t go over well with Apple. No [laughs]. I would be very surprised if it did. Basically, within two hours of the app being on the store, it was immediately removed.

Is the app still unavailable? Funny story. It’s actually available for the rival company, Android. As soon as the day after, I was like, “I gotta get back to business. How do I address this?” I’m not the first game to address the Foxconn issue. An indie developer called Molleindustria contacted me through email. He made a cartoon game called Phone Story and it addressed the whole lifespan of a phone. He, too, released it on Android, where they are less—what’s the word?—militaristic. It’s much easier in general to get onto that platform as far as uploading it. ... So that was exactly a month later, on Nov. 12, 2012. ... From there, it’s still uploaded. It was submitted to the IMGA, International Mobile

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One [goal] in mind was to raise awareness, because it was in January of 2012 that I honestly first heard about the issue. As someone indulged in that simulation culture like video games, fanboy-ism as you could describe it, I didn’t see outside the box. When I did see that humanistic point of origin, it struck me pretty hard. ... I researched it, and people did die while creating the dream of video games. And conceptually, that struck a big nerve with me. So if it struck a nerve with me, certainly it would with other people. And of course, I conceptualized video games and the potential for communication and as an art form as well. It was a very strong idea, in a way, to persist. I’m a fan of breaking the fourth wall, to remove that veil and say, “There’s a ghost in the machine. This is where you come from.” It’s something I don’t think is too well defined, where the machines are built. That’s the criteria for most other mediums. We know where they come from. But for new media, as much as I love it, we don’t know it. Ω

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wrong with you? You’re missing out on the most fulfilling thing an adult human being can experience, namely a lifelong relationship with a soul mate partner, that special Someone who “completes you.” Well, on behalf of all of us Single Happy People, please allow me to say to our media—piss off. And pound sand, while you’re at it. Don’t get me wrong. This is not a condemnation of marriage and relationships. Hooking up/shacking up with a partner, for whatever reasons, is obviously a very popular way to go. This is both fine and dandy, and I accept it at its face. I know plenty of folks who are in well-established, long-standing relationships that fulfill their needs, desires, and finances perfectly well. Right on and more power to you. Long may you run. But our media masters regard this choice of living as the only acceptable way to fly. Anything else instantly qualifies you as a weirdo. And that’s the point of my column

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The 14th approacheth, the holiday that is, for many single adults in America, either (1) dreadful, (2) annoying or (3) re-assuring. Whichever way it hits you, V-day is on the way. Single adults come in four main categories: (1) Single and miserable about it. (2) Single and ecstatic about it. (3) Single and actively seeking a partner so as to no longer be flying solo. (4) Single and resigned to this fate, without being overly suicidal or ecstatic about the situation. Whichever category you, as a single, find yourself in, it’s probably fair to say that you view Valentine’s Day, at the every least, as a pain in the ass. This is mostly because our media culture has an overbearing way of delivering a certain message on a regular basis, especially during the “Love” season that peaks on the 14th. That message being that if you’re single and an adult over 30, you’re basically (1) a loser, (2) an asshole, and (3) what the hell is NEWS

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What did you want people to get out of your app?

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Gaming Awards, who told me they had this new category available called “Serious Games.” I got the notice, about two or three weeks ago, that I’d gotten accepted. It’s sort of big. It’s been explained to me by several people that these awards are like the Oscars for mobile gaming, in a way. I achieved sort of the extent of what I could with this little political indie game.

today, just to say something positive to all my single brothers and sisters out there in the Neon Babylon. Just to say “Hey!” and let you know that it’s OK, it’s all right if you’re single, and you’re fine with it, even (OMG!) happy with it. Just to remind you that there are millions of us hangin’ out and doin’ it every day. There are, in fact, about 100 million single adults out there, 60 million of whom have never been married, with 40 mill either divorced or widowed. With numbers like that, we sure as hell ain’t no freaky fringe cult. So take that money you don’t have to blow on some obligatory glittering V-day trinket and take yourself out to dinner on the 14th. Then go home, have some drinks, and take advantage of yourself. Just the way you like it. And have a heckuva good time! Ω

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