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on the cover More women are delaying pregnancy, and infertility issues have risen in tandem. (Mikayla Whitmore/ Staff)

Breakfast is said to be the crucial meal of the day, but many people skip it or settle for junk food because of time — or lack thereof. But in the same time it takes to toast some Pop-Tarts, you could tuck into a healthful option, such as a protein-spiked smoothie or avocado and nuts on toast, that will set you on the right path.

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The number of women younger than 40 who are having trouble getting or staying pregnant might surprise you. Culturally, a lot more women are delaying pregnancy, and age is the greatest factor affecting fertility. For those seeking treatment, Las Vegas is a destination for expert use of assisted reproductive technology.

more news on the table for the 2017 session 20 What’s Nevada legislators are tackling gun background checks, minimum wage, school vouchers and more.

Local students won’t let bullying win Through Flip the Script, middle schoolers are finding their voice on the bully problem.

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Love has gone digital, to the point where a physical encounter can happen in virtual reality, and sentiments often are expressed in tiny cartoon faces.

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The hiring process has always been about feeling someone out, but now there’s a high-tech approach to pinpointing less than moral tendencies. Which do you trust?

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Judge Aaron Keller helps with scoring after a practice round during the National Archery in the Schools Program state archery tournament at South Point. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

FEB. 5

SUPER JACKPOT With a $2 bet on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at the Cosmopolitan, a Pennsylvania man visiting Las Vegas for the Super Bowl won $1,085,391.67.

FEB. 6

GOOD BET The Nevada Gaming Control Board announced that Nevada sports books broke the Super Bowl handle record with $138.5 million in wagers that translated to $10.9 million in profit.

FEB. 7

UNLIT CITY The Henderson City Council voted unanimously to ban the sale of recreational marijuana for six months while it waits for regulations to be decided by the state.

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FRIENDLY CROWD Attendance at Sam Boyd Stadium for Mexico’s 1-0 victory against Iceland in a friendly match was 30,617 — a record soccer crowd for Las Vegas.

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STILL BULLISH Raiders President Marc Badain said “financing will not be an issue” after Sheldon Adelson pulled back a $650 million commitment toward the $1.9 billion stadium project.

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A study by slots.info measured the most commonly searched phrases by country, beginning with “I love” and “I hate.” Eighteen countries’ most searched hate phrase was “I hate my husband,” with 13 being “I love my husband” and only Kenya searching “I love my wife.” In Americans spent an the U.S., the terms were “I love estimated $19.7 billion New York” and “I hate my job.” for Valentine’s Day in In Russia, they were “I love my 2016. Retailers, florists, job” and “I hate Magic Acadrestaurateurs and the one you love are emy” (a video game developed aflutter over what by Nevosoft in St. Petersburg).

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TOURISM GETS POLITICAL The effect of President Donald Trump’s travel ban on tourism has so far been minimal in Las Vegas, local industries said. “Tourism is the most crucial industry for the Southern Nevada economy, and we must protect it,” Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority spokesman Jeremy Handel said. “The LVCVA supports efforts to ensure safe and secure travel; however, that is not mutually exclusive of being open and welcoming.”

Pancake lovers are in mourning, as Du-Par’s restaurant at the Golden Gate in downtown Las Vegas abruptly closed Feb. 7. The hotel said the restaurant, which had leased the space since 2010, struggled with payments. The chain was founded in California in 1938.

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Following her celebrated Super Bowl halftime performance, Lady Gaga announced a world tour, which includes an Aug. 11 show at T-Mobile Arena on the Strip. Tickets cost $45$275 and go on sale Feb. 13.

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Nevada Highway Patrol troopers look over a Honda sedan after a wreck at Durango Drive and El Capitan Way. A Shadow Ridge High School student was killed, and David Fensch was arrested on suspicion of DUI. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

Number of motorists ticketed by Henderson Police for cellphone violations during enhanced enforcement of distracted driving laws Jan. 19-30. Officers made 502 traffic stops and issued 559 citations, including 266 for speeding, 67 for registration and insurance violations and 17 for running a red light.

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For faster pancakes, store mixed batter in an empty ketchup bottle.

Muesli

Instead of cooking oatmeal, try muesli prepared the previous night. Muesli is made from raw oats softened with juice, milk or other liquids. It is low in sugar and high in fiber and whole grains. The addition of nuts provides a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned oats

1 1/2 cups apple juice

/2 cup water

2 cups plain Greek yogurt

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flax seeds

raisins

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directions Combine the oats, apple juice and water in a large bowl. Cover and chill overnight. In the morning, stir in the yogurt and finish with the toppings of your choice.

Take a minute for breakfast By THE SUNDAY STAFF

Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, but many of us forgo it or settle for junk food because of time â€” or lack thereof. There are so many options for quick, easy, wholesome breakfast, both for children and adults. Âś In the same time it takes to zap some Pop-Tarts, you could enjoy something healthy that will set you on the right path for your day.

Cook frozen hash browns in a waffle iron to cut cooking time in half.

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Smoothies

Prepare a weekâ€™s worth of breakfast smoothies in advance by portioning ingredients into sandwich bags and freezing them. Each morning, grab a bag and dump the contents into a blender with a splash of milk or juice and an ice cube or two. In each freezer bag, include fruit, nuts and protein powder. The frozen ingredients will make your smoothie extra thick.

FOR KIDS

Banana pops Cut a banana in half, peel it and insert a popsicle stick into each cut end. Coat the banana with Greek yogurt, then roll it in granola. For a treat, add mini chocolate chips, coconut flakes or raisins to the granola.

Toast

Elevate your toast, and nutrition, by getting creative with spreads and toppings. Try ricotta and strawberries; feta and tomato; peanut butter, banana and cinnamon; cottage cheese, pineapple and cashews; avocado and smoked almonds; or hummus, sprouts and sunflower seeds.

Eggs

Eggs cook fairly quickly on the stove but must be monitored. Instead, coat a mug or bowl with cooking spray; crack in an egg or two; add cheese, bacon bits or herbs; beat; and pop in the microwave for 45 seconds on high. Stir, and cook for an additional 45 seconds, and youâ€™ve got eggs on the go.

For fast omelets, use a panini press. Add spinach or cooked meat to the oiled grill, then pour in the beaten eggs. Close the cover and remove the omelet when the eggs are set.

Tortilla roll-ups Top a whole-wheat tortilla with cheese or a spread, then add sliced fruit and nuts. Possible combinations include cream cheese, kiwi and walnuts; almond butter, bananas and dark chocolate chips; cheddar cheese and apples; or cream cheese, sliced ham and carrot.

TIP: Itâ€™s best to wait to add cheese until the omelet is plated. The heat of the omelet will melt shredded cheese sprinkled on top.

waffle sandwich Prepare a whole grain frozen waffle. Cut it in half and spread with peanut butter and jelly. For an added kick and extra vitamins, add small pieces of fruit.

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the path to

fertility By Marsha A. Branch | Special to The Sunday

Hundreds of thousands of women around the world give birth daily, more than 10,000 here in the U.S. alone. Yet having a baby does not come easily, or even naturally, for some. ¶ Around 7.5 million American women ages 15 to 44 — more than 12 percent — have difficulty either getting pregnant or carrying a baby to term, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And while age remains the greatest factor affecting fertility, almost half of those signing up for reproductive assistance are younger than 35.

Brianne Luckman is part of that statistic. After trying from the age of 23 to get pregnant, she knew after a year that something was wrong. Numerous tests and a string of diagnoses made her desire to be a mom seem like a pipe dream. First a thyroid problem caused her to miscarry. “I managed to even out my thyroid, but then I found out I had polycystic ovary syndrome,” Luckman said. The hormonal disorder causes irregular periods and enlarged ovaries with small cysts, and complications include eggs not developing or being released normally. After having it treated and still failing to get pregnant, Luckman sought further tests that revealed her husband, Will, was afflicted by low sperm motility. “I started to wonder: What is going on with me?” Luckman said. “I always felt like I was born to be a mom, and with all of these setbacks, I believed I would have to face my biggest fear: that this wasn’t going to happen for us. That was a really difficult reality to face.” When the decline in egg reserves and quality tied to “advanced maternal age” (older than 35) isn’t the culprit, the multifactorial nature of infertility is underlined. “It’s so hard to put a finger on it and just blame it all on the eggs. Forty percent of infertility is related to the woman, 40

percent is related to the man,” said Dr. John V. Martin, a private-practice OB-GYN with Women’s Health Associates of Southern Nevada who has served the Las Vegas Valley for more than two decades. The other 20 percent of infertility cases, he said, can be the most vexing because they’re “unexplained.” From 2003 to 2013, use of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the U.S. increased 65 percent, which seems to suggest infertility is on the rise. But Dr. Bruce Shapiro, founder of the Fertility Center of Las Vegas and director of the University of Nevada School of Medicine’s Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, said it’s not that more women are having fertility issues. More are getting tested. “Younger women who are in a position to want to have children are choosing to try to do so earlier to avoid problems that might be associated with a delay in childbearing. So they are finding out about reproductive challenges sooner,” he said. “Then we have another group of women who know for certain that they don’t want to become pregnant right now, so they undergo the required fertility tests prior to cryopreserving, or freezing their eggs.” fertility, Continued on page 15

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Nevada is a fertility destination Since 2013, when changes in Nevada law took effect, it has been among the best states for aspiring parents who want or need to use assisted reproductive technology (ART). “Las Vegas is not only an amazing travel destination, but the state of Nevada is also home to some of the most friendly and secure reproductive laws in the U.S.,” said Dr. Bruce Shapiro of the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, which has served patients from more than 70 countries. Dr. John V. Martin, an OB-GYN with Women’s Health Associates of Southern Nevada, said some countries restricted ART use (France, for example, doesn’t allow surrogacy, and until China changed its one-child policy, Martin saw patients using U.S. surrogates as a workaround).

11.3% or almost 7 million Women ages 15 to 44 who have used infertility services

1 to 2 million 25 thousand

The number of eggs the average woman is born with

The number of eggs the average 37-year-old woman has left (Each circle represents 5,000 eggs)

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factors that can affect fertility

Timing Infertility may come down to something as simple as timing. Even the most fertile couple will have, at best, a 25 percent chance of conceiving in any given month with perfectly timed intercourse. The fertile window is open four to five days prior to and during ovulation, and it is recommended that you have sex every 24 to 48 hours during this period.

Age in women

The greatest factor affecting fertility, as the quality and quantity of eggs decline over time. Women are born with 1 to 2 million immature eggs, or follicles, and begin puberty with about 300,000. But according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, only about 300 follicles will be ovulated during the entire span of a womanâ€™s reproductive years. Generally, women are most fertile in their 20s. By their mid- to late-30s, the egg reserve is depleted, and those remaining may suffer from chromosomal abnormalities that can lead to miscarriage or disorders such as Down and Turner syndromes. After age 40, as many as half of women experience difficulty getting pregnant.

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age in men The quality of sperm deteriorates somewhat as men age, but it generally doesnâ€™t affect fertility before they reach their 60s. In the years beyond, there is a slightly higher risk of gene defects, but there is no maximum age for men hoping to father children. Typical causes of male infertility are low sperm count and low sperm quality, though lifestyle choices and medical conditions can have an effect. Women under age 35 should try to conceive for 12 months before seeking help

35 years

Women over age 35 should try to conceive for 6 months before seeking help

20s

30s

40s

Fertility is at its peak

Fertility gradually declines, particularly after age 35

Fertility is significantly diminished, and IVF success rates are about half what they are for women 34 and younger

2 Endometriosis This affects 176 million globally and 1 in 10 women and girls in the U.S. The disorder, in which the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside of it, can result in damage to the ovaries and more rapid reduction of the egg reserve. Symptoms usually occur between age 12 and 60, and may include abdominal and back pain during menstruation, as well as severe cramps, abnormal or heavy bleeding during periods, painful sex and difficulty getting pregnant.

3 Alcohol and tobacco Heavy drinking has been linked to lower sperm counts, erectile dysfunction and an increased risk of ovulation disorders. The Mayo Clinic suggests avoiding alcohol completely if you are trying to get pregnant. Tobacco smoke is toxic and prematurely ages the ovaries and depletes the eggs. Smoking also can damage the DNA in sperm, which can lead to infertility or problems during pregnancy.

Chemotherapy and radiation treatments speed the depletion of the egg reserve.

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The psychological impact of infertility “While the causes of infertility are overwhelmingly physiological, the resulting heartache — often exacerbated by the physical and emotional rigors of infertility treatment — may exact a huge psychological toll,” reads a Harvard Medical School mental health bulletin. Half of women find the process to be the most upsetting experience of their lives, and infertility has been shown to leave sufferers as anxious or depressed as those diagnosed with cancer. Hormone treatments can have emotional side effects. Money worries can overwhelm. And feelings of disappointment and inadequacy can deepen profoundly if treatments ultimately don’t work. “It’s also difficult to know when to stop seeking treatment. Frequently one partner wants to end treatment before another, which can strain the relationship. Most patients If all available need to gradually, and with great difficulty, make testing yields noththe transition from wanting biological children ing that should hinder a to accepting that they will have to pursue couple’s ability to conceive, adoption or come to terms with bethey are diagnosed with “unexing childless.” plained infertility.” These couples (up to 20 percent of cases, according to Harvard Medical School) may become pregnant without medical interventions, and the odds may significantly increase with minimal treatment.

Medications

Obesity

Vigorous physical activity

Some drugs are not safe for women trying to conceive. And steroids, testosterone replacements and prescription medication may retard or halt sperm production in men. Have an open conversation with your partner and your doctor about all medications and supplements you are taking before trying to conceive.

For women, the Cleveland Clinic lists hormonal changes that lower the chance of natural or technology-assisted conception, and insulin resistance that can disrupt regular menstruation and egg production. For men, it’s a drop in testosterone and a higher rate of erectile dysfunction.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and weight can be beneficial to fertility, but exercising too hard may inhibit ovulation and reduce the production of the hormone progesterone, which helps to prepare the lining of the uterus to receive a fertilized egg.

9 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) An endocrine disorder that affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age, hormone imbalances affect egg development and release. Infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne and obesity all may occur in women with PCOS. Early diagnosis and treatment, as well as weight loss, may reduce the long-term complications.

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Shapiro said early testing and advances in technology mean more couples can combat infertility. IVF success rates are much higher than they were 20 years ago. Still, about two-thirds of the “cycles” or attempts to create a baby fail, says the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology. On the flipside, the increased efficiency of the procedure, whereby an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body, can be cost-saving. “Some people, from one (egg) retrieval cycle, can now have their entire family,” Shapiro said, “one baby at a time.” Costing more than $30,000, IVF is generally described as expensive, frustrating and intensely emotional. But when it’s successful, the same five words are echoed by new parents: It was all worth it. nnn

Four months after completing the required tests, Luckman commenced egg harvesting for IVF. She produced 21 eggs, but only five “took,” and only two made it to the embryo stage. “I was very disappointed that so few eggs made it. And then when I started the egg transfer, it was a whirlwind of emotions, just hormones and injections,” she said, adding that the process doesn’t favor shyness. “You basically feel like you have your pants off all the time, and the faster you get used to it, the less anxiety you’ll have.” From passing out and falling on her face while injecting hormones to piling up expenses and then debts that created tension in her marriage, Luckman describes a nightmarish road to having her dream of a family. But she did conceive, and after surpassing the 12-week danger zone, memories of the emotional roller coaster and feeling of being a human pincushion all slipped away. “You begin to create a bond with this miracle, this life growing inside of you,” she said of baby Owen, who turned 1 at the end of January. “For me, as a woman, not to have been able to experience that, I probably would have been devastated.” The Luckmans will go through IVF again in June, and their doctors believe they’ll have success, in great part because they caught their problems early. “Between 35 and 36, people generally do OK,” said Dr. Carrie Bedient, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist at the Fertility Center of Las Vegas. “But 37 through 39 is where I see the biggest drop in success rates.” Harvesting and freezing eggs at a younger age, while reserves are still high, enables older women to get pregnant through IVF using embryos at lower risk for chromosomal abnormalities, though they may contend with complications. Martin listed higher incidences of gestational diabetes and preeclampsia (a potentially dangerous condition characterized by high blood pressure) in women of advanced maternal age, but emphasized that the chance is still less than 15 percent. “So it shouldn’t be anything to discourage you from deciding you want to have a baby,” he said, adding that reproductive technologies have “improved immensely,” while he has been in practice. “It’s a special thing — you can never lose sight of what a significant event the birth of a child is.”

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Artificial insemination

Selecting a fertility treatment

Best for: The procedure is favored when men have slow-moving or low-quality sperm, or if women have produced sperm antibodies or their cervical mucus doesn’t aid in transporting the sperm to the egg. It also is commonly employed by lesbian couples. Process: Sperm is inserted directly into a woman’s cervix, fallopian tubes or uterus. Cost: Less than $1,000.

If you are having trouble conceiving, it’s important to know that you are not alone. Infertility affects some 7.5 million American women. But advances in science and technology mean more babies are being born to reproductively challenged couples. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health, more than half of couples with fertility issues become pregnant after treatment, and that’s not including more advanced procedures such as IVF. ¶ The method your doctor recommends will largely depend on the cause of your infertility. Read as much as you can and ask every question, because there are dozens of avenues. These are the most common methods:

Fertility drugs Best for: This course is recommended to women who have healthy fallopian tubes but don’t ovulate regularly, or who have partners with poor sperm quality. Usually the first choice because of affordability and convenience. Process: The drugs are injected or taken in pill form, releasing hormones that induce ovulation to boost egg production and make the uterus more receptive to egg implantation. COSTS: Varies from less than $100 to $6,000, depending on whether pills or injectables are used and whether blood tests and ultrasounds are included.

Surrogacy Best for: Women who are able to achieve pregnancy with their own eggs but are unwilling or unable to carry the baby. Process: IVF is used to fertilize the egg, and the embryo is then implanted into the surrogate. Cost: Considering fees for a surrogate agency and compensation and care for the gestational surrogate, this option can cost as much as $100,000. Numerous legalities (and the cost of related services) need to be considered. LEgalities: “Theoretically, anyone who qualifies via the medical exam and various other requirements can be a surrogate,” said Patrick McDonnell, an attorney with Marquis Aurbach Coffing. “Nevada law stipulates that those involved must have legal representation at the very start of the process ... Each agreement, beyond what’s required in the law, has to be custom-tailored to the situation.”

Donor sperm

Donor embryos Best for: Couples unable to produce a viable embryo through IVF

Best for: Couples where the male is infertile or has a genetic disorder that could be passed along to the child (and often used by single women and lesbian couples). Some aspiring parents may not be comfortable with the idea of a child who bears none of the father’s genetics, but it’s a popular option due to the simplicity of the procedure.

Process: Embryos are donated by couples who underwent IVF and don’t need their unused fertilized eggs. These are implanted into the recipient, who will have no biological relation to the child, but will experience pregnancy and birth.

Process: Most couples go through a sperm bank. As an example of how donors are screened, the 40-year-old California Cryobank accepts only 1 percent of applicants, recruiting men ages 19-38 from “top U.S. universities” who are at least 5-foot-9 and in good health (those are the basics just to get in the door to be considered).

Cost: It is a complex, expensive procedure (up to $30,000), and donors may be scarce, as some couples don’t like the thought of their biological child in another family. While obtaining legal counsel may increase costs, it should reduce or eliminate the potential for litigation.

COST: It runs about $500, and the success rate is high.

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dynamic family planning in the workplace A 2016 Forbes story delved into the industry developing around egg freezing marketed to all young women, the idea being to eradicate the “biological clock” and enable better balance between career and family aspirations. Apple and Facebook recently added the procedure as an employee benefit, and the Pentagon reportedly launched a pilot program last year offering egg and sperm freezing as an incentive to retain troops.

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donor eggs Best for: Women with damaged or prematurely failing ovaries, older women with poor egg quality and those who have undergone chemotherapy or radiation. Donors can be found through an agency or known to the prospective parents. Profiles with photos, personal details and medical history can help couples choose a donor, and face-to-face meetings are an option — as are arrangements that allow for a sustained connection, should the child ever want to know his or her biological mother. Process: Eggs are harvested from the ovaries of another woman (usually younger) and fertilized by the sperm of the recipient’s partner. Resulting embryos are implanted into the recipient’s uterus. Cost: Including IVF and compensation for the donor, the procedure can cost more than $30,000.

In vitro fertilization (IVF) Best for: Couples with unexplained infertility and women who are older, have blocked or severely damaged fallopian tubes, or scarring from endometriosis. Process: Harvesting eggs and fertilizing them with sperm in a lab. Once embryos develop, one or more are implanted in the uterus, and the remaining embryos are frozen to be used or discarded at a later date. IVF is physically demanding and invasive. COST: Insurance often does not cover the expenses of IVF. And several cycles may be required before pregnancy is achieved, with each costing $12,000 to $15,000, not including medications. And it may not work. Success rates 34 and younger — 41 percent 35 to 37 — 32 percent 38 to 40 — 23 percent

Fewer than 3% of infertility cases require IVF More than 1.5% of all births are attributed to IVF It’s a $3-$4 billion industry growing annually by about 4 percent

Reproductive surgery Best for: Correcting anatomical abnormalities, removing scarring and clearing blockages in the reproductive systems of men and women. Sometimes a hospital stay is required, but surgery also is done on an outpatient basis. Cost: Varies depending on the complexity of the procedure and the operating surgeon. Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis ranges from $2,000 to $5,000; removing damaged fallopian tubes costs $8,000 to $13,000.

Choosing a treatment center

MORE resources American Society for Reproductive Medicine asrm.org Resolve: The National Infertility Association resolve.org

Fertility clinics report success rates to the CDC. Four local clinics pop up in its database (Nevada Fertility Institute wasn’t established during the last data collection in 2014), and for each, consumers can view a profile of services, patient characteristics, success rates and detailed data summaries. Visit cdc.gov/art

Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine 5320 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 300, haveababy.com

Green Valley Fertility Partners 2510 Wigwam Parkway, Suite 201, greenvalleyfertility.com

Red Rock Fertility Center 9120 W. Russell Road, Suite 200, redrockfertility.com

Fertility Center of Las Vegas Multiple locations, fertilitycenterlv.com Sources: American Society for Reproductive Medicine; California Cryobank; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Cleveland Clinic; forbes.com; Harris Williams & Co.; Harvard Medical School; health.com; Mayo Clinic; National Center for Health Statistics; National Institutes of Health; Office on Women’s Health (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services); parents.com; Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey; resolve.org; Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology; Thomson Reuters; WebMD; World Health Organization; yourfertility.org

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What to watch for during the 2017 Nevada legislative session By Ric Anderson | Staff Writer

Think government, and you’re likely to picture whatever drama is unfolding today in Washington, D.C. ¶ But closer to home, in Carson City, lawmakers are deciding issues that will affect Nevadans more directly than much of what’s coming from the nation’s capital — such as the quality of schools, the growth of the Southern Nevada economy and access to public lands. ¶ The 2017 session of the Nevada Legislature began Feb. 6, with Democrats back in control of both the Assembly and Senate after losing their majorities to Republicans in 2015. Here are some of the key issues lawmakers are expected to tackle.

ESA

The issue The Education Savings Account law would provide state funding for parents to send their children to private school, home school them or find another alternative to public school. Under the original plan, most parents would have received about $5,200. It passed in 2015 on a party-line vote, back when Republicans controlled both the Assembly and Senate. But implementation has been on hold thanks to a Nevada Supreme Court ruling in 2016 saying the funding mechanism was unconstitutional. Republicans are now treating the ESA law like it’s the Alamo — including Gov. Brian Sandoval, who included $60 million in his budget for it. Democrats derisively refer to the measure as “school vouchers,” and their leaders went into the session saying Sandoval should have put the $60 million into public education. The friction point Republicans say ESAs will improve the quality of education by giving parents more options, particularly low-income families with kids in underperforming schools. Democrats say vouchers are simply aimed at helping high-income parents offset the costs of private education, and will deeply wound public schools. Their argument is that the average per-student stipend isn’t enough for lowerincome families to afford private schools. Meanwhile, vouchers divert state education funding from public schools and could weaken academic performance, since children from high-income families tend to be above-average in achievement.

Supporters

Gov. Brian Sandoval

Senate Minority Leader Michael Roberson

State Treasurer Dan Schwartz

Opponents

n Democrat leadership (Senate Majority Leader Aaron Ford, Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson) n the Nevada State Education Association (teachers union)

Minimum wage/ labor issues

The issue Aaron Ford, the Senate majority leader, is pushing a package of labor legislation called Nevada Blueprint that includes an increase in the minimum wage, equal pay for workers of different genders and earned sick leave. He’s also vowing to roll back legislation passed in 2015 when Republicans had control, such as limits on collective bargaining rights and project-labor agreements. The friction point This is one of several areas where Ford and Michael Roberson, the Senate Republican leader, are expected to clash head-on. Roberson has muscle to flex even though his party lost control of the Senate. In 2015, he spent some of his political capital helping Sandoval push through a tax increase for public education — an unpopular measure among conservatives. Now, it’s ostensibly time for Sandoval to pay him back by supporting on conservative issues like the ESA and rollback attempt. Supporters

Democratic leadership

Opponents

n GOP, fiscal conservatives

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The issue In the aftermath of Nevada voters strongly approving the adult use of recreational marijuana, Sandoval is seeking to impose a 10 percent excise tax on sales of the drug once the industry gets up to speed. The proposed tax would be on top of a 15 percent tax on wholesale marijuana sales and would generate $69 million for public schools. Meanwhile, Sen. Tick Segerblom, a longtime advocate of marijuana legalization, is pushing for a measure that would kick-start legal recreational marijuana sales by allowing licensed medical marijuana dealers to start selling it. The friction point All eyes will be on U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, a staunch opponent of legalized marijuana. Sessions could hinder the legal marijuana industry by choosing to aggressively enforce federal marijuana laws — which the Barack Obama administration chose not to do in states that have legalized use of the drug. What defense would Nevada have? In a world without politics, the state’s attorney general could sue the federal government. But Nevada’s Adam Laxalt would not be expected to take action. As a conservative who’s all but sure to run for governor, he’s unlikely to move on a liberal cause like marijuana legalization. So lawmakers went into the session weighing legislative options.

Supporters

Opponents

Gun background checks

The issue Nevada voters decided in November that sales and transfers of firearms between private individuals at gun shows, on the internet and so forth should have to go through the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System, as is the case for purchases through licensed dealers. But Laxalt ruled in December that the law couldn’t go into effect because the FBI had indicated it wouldn’t conduct the checks. Some lawmakers are looking into work-arounds. The friction point Nevada is one of 12 “point of contact” states that do their own checks. When a sale happens here, state administrators run the buyer’s name through domestic violence offender records, state mental health records and other databases not used by the FBI, and also consult the FBI’s database. The ballot measure’s language, however, specified that private sales and transfers be approved by the FBI. But the FBI declined to handle those checks, saying Nevada “cannot dictate how federal resources are applied.” There are two deep fault lines on the measure — Republican-Democrat and urban-rural — that could come into play. The measure passed despite being rejected in every county but Clark, where it got enough votes to push it over the top statewide. And Laxalt, a Republican, campaigned against it in a move seen as an attempt to curry favor with conservative voters for his upcoming gubernatorial run. Supporters

Democrats and moderates

Opponents

n U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions n Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt

other conservatives n

n Urban Democrats (including Ford and Frierson)

n Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt n

Everytown for Gun Safety (Michael Bloomberg’s activist group) n

Republicans

n rural law enforcement authorities n

the National Rifle Association

Other high-profile issues n Teens at the tables? A bill proposed by Republican Assemblyman Jim Wheeler would reduce the legal age for gambling in Nevada from 21 to 18. n Motor voters. Lawmakers will consider a measure in which Nevadans would automatically be registered to vote when they do business with the Department of Motor Vehicles. The initiative includes a clause allowing people to opt out of automatic registration. n Criminal justice reforms. Democrats are pressing for a standard set of sentencing guidelines, which would establish a minimum and maximum range of prison terms for various crimes, and for steps to reduce the prison population. The measures are aimed partly at reducing an inequity in the percentage of blacks in Nevada prisons. n True automation. An Assembly bill offers a next step on a 2011 measure that made Nevada the first state to legally allow testing of self-driving vehicles. The earlier action required vehicles to be occupied by a human operator who would take over operation if autonomous systems failed. The new bill does away with that requirement, allowing for operation of automated vehicles just carrying passengers. n In his State of the State address, Sandoval said federal officials should ease restrictions on governmentowned lands to allow mining on some of Nevada’s vast amounts of public acreage. Expect strong pushback from Democratic leadership.

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Change the GAME is this year’s anti-bullying theme at Brinley Middle School. (courtesy)

Middle school students take on bullying By Camalot Todd Staff Writer

The gymnasium walls trembled when hundreds of middle school students stomped their feet and chanted, “G-A-M-E, Change the Game.” Cheerleaders from UNLV and Brinley Middle School egged them on. They were rooting against bullying, not some rival school playing basketball on their home turf. More than one out of every 5 students in the U.S. reported being bullied in 2016, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics. The most recent data for Nevada is from the 201314 school year, in which the state documented 3,754 reports of incidents, Clark County accounting for 2,286 of them. Flip the Script, a project of the employee-driven R&R Partners Foundation, empowers Clark County School District students to create and drive anti-bullying campaigns specific to their campus communities. School-based bullying prevention programs decrease bullying by as much as 25 percent, according to a 2013 Congressional Research Service study by Gail McCallion and Jody Feder. Since the start of this school year, students at Findlay, Swainston and Brinley middle schools worked with teams of volunteer mentors to design their

TO REPORT BULLYING: n

Call the Bully Prevention Hotline at 1-775-689-0150

n Visit ccsd.net/students/bully, which also includes a list of national and statebased programs, including the Nevada Department of Education’s Bully Free Zone at bullyfreezone.nv.gov or Nevada PEP’s at nvpep.org/bullying.html n Parents and educators can find lesson plans and videos to aid in prevention of bullying at vegaspbs.org/bullying

custom anti-bullying campaigns. The students were selected by teachers and staff for their positive outlooks and relationships with peers. Studies show that junior high is when bullying peaks and when intervention has the most impact, said Jennifer López, a senior public relations executive at R&R Partners. “I am personally committed to this project,” said López, who volunteered to be a team leader at Findlay Middle School. “I was bullied as a child myself and wish something like this would have existed.” Students at Brinley Middle School went with a theme of “Change the GAME.” They presented the campaign to the student body, complete with an inspirational rallying cry suggesting that anyone has the power to stop bullying. The slogan is an acronym for Grow, Act, Manage and Express — four methods identified by students that may help ad-

dress specific problems at Brinley, like engaging in hostile behavior or posting altercations on social media. The goal is to encourage students to find productive ways to express their frustrations. “We knew we wouldn’t be able to change it by someone else coming in,” Brinley teacher Kyle Yasso said to the crowd. “We decided to change it from the inside.” Central to the campaign was a desire to help students grow personally, act on behalf of the bullied, manage their feelings and reactions to verbal altercations, and express their feelings positively. A study promoted by pacer.org’s National Bullying Prevention Center shows that intervening stops bullying in 57 percent of all cases, and at Brinley, the crowd embraced that messaging. “For anti-bullying to work, there has to be buy-in by the students and the schools,” said Jim King, chairman of the

R&R Partners Foundation. To motivate and reward students for their commitment to the campaign, Brinley administrators wiped their discipline records clean right after they filed out of the bleachers and into the classrooms, Yasso said. In 2016, R&R employees worked more than 4,000 hours pro bono through the foundation, mentoring 25 student ambassadors in the production of three campaigns that affected more than 3,000 CCSD middle school students (the Public Education Foundation does the performance tracking). Whichever campaign is judged by R&R to be the most effective based on industry guidelines wins $1,500, split among the members. Last year’s winners donated their prize to the school they helped. The annual initiative began in 2011 and resulted in Nevada Senate Bill 276, strong anti-bullying legislation that created the Bullying Prevention Fund and various accountability measures at the state level, required principals of public schools to appoint anti-bullying specialists and safety teams, and tasked the Department of Education with drafting new outreach materials to help students, parents and legal guardians resolve incidents across the full spectrum of bullying behavior.

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If you think you or a loved one might be experiencing any of these, or other typical symptoms, after being exposed to a poisonous substance, call Poison Control immediately at 1-800-222-1222.

watch out for these common household poisons Accidental and unintentional poisonings occur in homes every day. In 2015 alone, the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) reported that 2.2 million people came into contact with such substances, with calls made to a poison center every 11 seconds. ¶ “Cleaning supplies, personal care products, prescription and over-the-counter medications, and the vast majority of products stored in garages are poisonous,” said Jeffrey Murawsky, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. ¶ Because these products are so common, it’s nearly impossible for most people to rid their home of poisonous substances, but there are ways to limit the risks.

Types of common household poison Medications, both prescription and over-the-counter drugs, are the cause of most poisonings. These include painkillers, sedatives, antidepressants, antihistamines, cardiovascular drugs, stimulants and vitamins/supplements.

Cleaning substances are a known cause of dangerous poisonings. These include bleach, toilet and drain cleaner, polishes and waxes, all-purpose cleaners, dish soap and laundry detergent. Laundry detergent pods can be especially dangerous for children. Many are brightly colored, small enough to be swallowed and contain a concentrated amount of product.

Cosmetics and personal care products, including shampoo, topical solutions, lotions and creams, makeup and nail polish/nail polish removers are common offenders.

Miscellaneous: Pesticides, rodenticides, plants, wild mushrooms, animal/insect bites and stings and carbon monoxide are also common poisons.

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Dizziness

Blurred vision

Fatigue

Low blood pressure Rapid heart rate

Shortness of breath

Symptoms Symptoms of a poisoning depend on the type of poison, and how it was consumed, but the most common symptoms include:

Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea

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Steps to keeping you and your loved ones safe If you have children in the home, especially little ones under age 6, it’s important to use the utmost care when storing and disposing of any poisonous product, according to Safe Kids Clark County. “Ibuprofen, multivitamins, and diaper care and rash products are commonly ingested by toddlers and can be very harmful,” Murawsky said. He also warns that children find misplaced medication on nightstands, the floor or in purses, often in grandparents’ or other relatives’ homes. Be sure to properly store any medication, personal/cosmetic products and any other poisonous substance out of a child’s reach and eyesight, and in sealed containers. Keep a close eye on children when in the homes of relatives and friends to avoid any swallowing hazards. Also, take out the garbage immediately after throwing away anything that poses a poison hazard, such as cleaning wipes.

Always follow product instructions and dispose of all medication and products properly, as outlined by the manufacturer.

Use any dosing devices that come with medication to avoid accidental overdoses, and never combine any medications without discussing it with your physician first.

Put all medication away and out of sight. This includes vitamins, supplements, eye drops and similar products that may not seem immediately dangerous. When using aerosols, always do so in spaces with lots of ventilation, and wear mouth/eye covers when appropriate.

Store cleaning products in their original containers and never combine them. Never mix cleaning products while using them. For instance, bleach- and ammonia-based products are both common, but when combined, they can create a toxic vapor.

Write clear instructions for caregivers about medication for children or aging adults living at home.

Be careful if you have a teen who is managing his or her own medicine — Murawsky noted that teens self-administering over-thecounter medicine is a common reason for emergency room visits.

Confusion or disorientation

Children under age 6 are at the highest risk for poisoning — this age group accounted for 47 percent of exposures in 2015.

What about lead poisoning? While lead poisoning is becoming less common in Western states — bans on lead in paint and most gasolines have helped to greatly reduce the instances of exposure — a new source of lead poisoning is on the rise: indoor shooting ranges. “Lead-based bullets and primer can shed toxins which can be exacerbated by poor or inadequate ventilation. The toxic dust settles on skin, hair, clothing and car interiors, where it can be carried home and exposed to family members,” Murawsky said.

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disconnect Is all of this technology killing human intimacy? By Stacy J. Willis | Special to The Sunday

Romance is in the air, where the wireless signal travels on the 2.4-gigahertz UHF radio band, where OKCupid algorithmically hunts, where virtual sex sort of happens, where love is both as clunky and apparitional in the post-reality era as truth. The cynics among us once rolled our eyes at the commercialization of love in the Valentine’s Day aisle of Walgreens. Today, the expression reaches beyond scheduled chocolates and roses and bounces through satisfying/ not satisfying interweb encounters that leave us wondering what is real. Alexa, what is romance? Tinder, is this love? Facebook, should I change my relationship status? I’m pondering love and watching a VICE video of a couple of strangers trying out virtual reality sex. It’s

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a man and woman in their 20s, and they don’t know each other, and they’re in different rooms. Ollie is equipped with a VR headset and a small rectangular box, into which he inserts himself. Chloe sits, fully clothed, looking both courageous and bored, holding a sleek white dildo. As he watches a porn scene, her strokes of the toy send impulses to the box. An intimate act made awkward and distant. He says it’s pretty good, and really strange. She says, “We haven’t even shaken hands yet.” nnn

British sociologist Anthony Giddens wrote in “The Transformation of Intimacy” that the emergence of the Western idea of romantic love coincided with the rise of the novel, because romance is a narrative, a story. In this understanding of love, we have predictable

chapters: Hollywood’s “meet-cute” scene, flirtation, courtship, sex, perhaps a decision to be monogamous, overcoming relationship challenges, sharing day-today life, maybe marrying, starting a family, creating an epic multigenerational saga. That’s still a possibility. But there are new ways to tell the story, fewer rules and maybe a bias toward disruption of old linear narratives: His abs look hot on Tinder; he’s within 100 feet of you; a hook-up could lead to a relationship. Or a friendship. Or whatever. Maybe you’ll fund a startup together. So does technology change our basic human need for intimate, emotional relationships? Nope. Not according to several recent psychology and communications studies. Scholars found that in many cases, people are more likely to disclose personal feelings in text or email than face-to-face, and that this “hyper-

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personal communication” carries over to in-person meetings. Still, everyone has to be on guard for the fake profile, while also on guard for fake news and “Westworld” androids and Manchurian candidates — real is an increasingly tricky concept. “It’s OK to make someone earn your trust,” says UNLV communication studies professor Jennifer Guthrie. “Some folks shine (online) and find it easier to communicate there. The point really is just to be an ethical communicator; be clear about your intentions. People still want connection to other people. The need to belong makes us healthier and happier. Just be a transparent communicator.” nnn

I may text my love:

Happy V-Day.

ILY.

I’m a longtime adult; should I feel ridiculous sending heart emojis to my significant other and representing my head as a happyface with kissy lips? Surely she wouldn’t prefer a surprise bouquet of actual flowers or a tangible candlelit dinner when we can disrupt the old-school rigmarole and just transparently exchange various hyperpersonal food and hand and flower and rocket emojis to initiate sex? What’s not to love? There can be weight in a tiny bouquet of text flowers, just as there is in the handwritten flourish of Xs and Os. C. S. Lewis wrote: “To love at all is to be vulnerable.” It’s unavoidable. To bond, to develop a close relationship, you have to bare yourself or your soul or your willingness to send kissy emojis. Sex and love can be separated, and I’ll go out on a limb and say that love is much more than sex. The desire for that profound acceptance is part of the human condition. James Baldwin wrote, “Love takes off the masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” One can argue that technology strips us of our masks, or that it adds more layers. One can lament or like that the romantic narrative is now sometimes told in bits with Snapchat and Grindr and teledildonics. But maybe the point isn’t how the world is changing the way we love or make love. The point is experiencing the changes in the world with someone else.

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Cold soba noodles

with miso vinaigrette and pickled mushrooms

Recipe provided by Chef Joe Mosconi for Sake Rok

The time is coming when we’ll shy away from anything hot, and Sake Rok has the perfect antidote. Made from gluten-free buckwheat flour, these chilled soba noodles pack deep flavor, from the dressing’s red miso and sesame oil to the cumin and pinch of sugar adding a pickled dimension to the earthy funk of shimeji mushrooms. It’s comfort food that won’t kill your diet. (makes 1 serving)

Directions and ingredients for miso vinaigrette /4 cup rice vinegar

1 tsp chili paste

1 tsp red miso

/4 cup sesame oil

/4 cup canola oil

1. Mix miso, chili paste and vinegar together in a bowl using a wire whisk. 2. Slowly drizzle in the sesame and canola oils while maintaining a constant whisking motion until oils are fully incorporated. Set vinaigrette aside.

Directions and ingredients for pickled mushrooms 8-10 shimeji mushrooms (you can sub in shiitake or maitake)

1 cup rice vinegar

1/4 cup water

2 tbsp kosher salt

1 tbsp sugar

10 whole coriander seeds

10 whole cumin seeds

10 mustard seeds

Directions and ingredients for soba noodles 1. Bring a medium stock pot filled with water to a boil. Add 4 ounces of soba noodles and cook for 4 minutes.

1 bay leaf

1. Clean and trim your mushrooms and set aside. 2. Gently toast spices in a dry, heavy-bottomed pan to bring out the oils. 3. In a small saucepan, bring vinegar and water to a boil, then remove from heat. Add spices, salt and sugar, and gently stir until salt is completely dissolved. 4. Add mushrooms to warm pickling liquid and cover for an hour.

Standard package of 100 percent buckwheat noodles, dry

miso vinaigrette (see recipe)

pickled mushrooms (see recipe)

for garnish (optional) salmon roe

green onion

2. Remove noodles from water and place immediately in an ice water bath until chilled. Remove from ice bath and place noodles on a towel to dry. 3. In a large mixing bowl, dress noodles with vinaigrette. Add mushrooms and any garnishes you like, such as salmon roe and green onion.

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LOOKING FOR A NEW BEST FRIEND?

The Animal Foundation and the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are shelters dedicated to finding homes for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles and more. Each week, we feature a selection of animals available for adoption.

Antron (A930692)

Frankie (A936830)

Pepe

Pixie

Age: 5-year-old male Breed: Pit bull Description: Antron is outgoing and gets excited for play time. He smiles when he receives love and affection. Adoption fee: $14 (valid through Feb. 14)

Age: 9-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Frankie is vocal and loves to socialize. He would adore being the center of attention in his forever home. Adoption fee: $14 (valid through Feb. 14)

Age: 6-year-old neutered male Breed: Snowshoe Description: Pepe holds you when you hug him. He longs for kindness and empathy. A previous owner maimed him, but he still believes in human goodness. Adoption fee: $20

Age: 14-year-old spayed female Breed: Pomeranian Description: Pixie is a gentle spirit. She is good with cats, dogs and older children. She needs someone to love. Adoption fee: $25

Brandy (A933524)

Jackson (A914589)

Brody

Marcus

Age: 1-year-old spayed female Breed: Shorthair rabbit Description: Brandy has a gentle demeanor and would do well in a calm environment. She is friendly and loves to be held. Adoption fee: Waived

Age: 3-year-old neutered male Breed: Pit bull Description: Jackson can be selective around other animals but is looking for a lifelong companion who can take him on endless walks. Adoption fee: $14 (valid through Feb. 14)

Age: 4-year-old neutered male Breed: Siberian husky and German shepherd Description: Brody loves sharing his good cheer with everyone he meets. An active lifestyle routine is perfect for this athletic boy. Adoption fee: $60

Age: 1-year-old neutered male Breed: Russian blue mix Description: Marcus finds catnip irresistible. He rolls around in it, purring in a trance-like state, as content as can be. Adoption fee: $40

Yogi (A937104)

Queen (A935184)

Sunny

Zsa Zsa

Age: 3-year-old male Breed: Pit bull Description: Yogi walks well on a leash, can sit on command and is looking for an owner just as happy as he is. Adoption fee: $14 (valid through Feb. 14)

Age: 5-year-old spayed female Breed: Pit bull Description: Queen loves to cuddle, walks well on a leash and likes to practice her obedience skills for treats. Adoption fee: $14 (valid through Feb. 14)

Age: 6-year-old spayed female Breed: Ferret Description: A man hiking in the desert was shocked when Sunny ran up to him begging for help. She is an endearing girl with a beautiful spirit. Adoption fee: $40

Age: 4-year-old spayed female Breed: Lop bunny Description: Zsa Zsa is strong-willed and is asking for a stable and loving home. She thumps her feet in protest if we are late with her 3 p.m. daily salads. Adoption fee: $25

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Scores points by lapping opponents, which can include a point attained by passing the opposing team’s jammer. Jammers are designated by a star on their helmets.

INSIDE A DERBY BOUT

A bout is made up of two 30-minute halves. Those halves are made up of 2-minute “jams.” Each team has one jammer who tries to skate around the track as many times as possible while the four members of the opposing team try to block or push her out of bounds. Contact with hands, elbows, head and feet is illegal, so players must use their shoulders and hips to knock other skaters out of bounds or on the ground.

JAM LET’S

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The squeal of rubber wheels carving around corners is only drowned out by the percussion of elbow pads and helmets against the concrete. Stella Blue skates ahead of the pack and braces for impact as she heads for a wall of brute force, athleticism and fishnet stockings. During the week, she’s food service manager Jessica Henry, but on weekends Stella Blue is one of the veteran members of the Sin City Rollergirls — Las Vegas’ own roller derby league. Women of all ages and backgrounds gather weekly at a northeast valley warehouse to par-

SIN CITY ROLLERGIRLS OPEN THEIR 12TH SEASON WITH PLENTY OF PUNCH

The Orange team jammer gets through a block during the Sin City Roller Girls annual Black vs Orange season kickoff scrimmage game. (YASMINA CHAVEZ/STAFF)

BLOCKERS

Hinder the opposing jammer by preventing her from passing through the pack by blocking or pushing her out of bounds.

take in the vicious yet surprisingly strategic sport. “You can get lit up and then get up and say it was the best hit you’ve ever seen,” Blue said. “You can tell the other girl you respect her so much for being able to hone her craft like that.” The league kicked off its 12th season Feb. 4 with the annual “Black Versus Orange Scrimmage” at West Flamingo Park. Blue, 40, is entering her eighth season with the Rollergirls, the most of any current skater. She grew up watching roller derby during its heyday. “When I was a little girl, I would watch roller derby,” Blue said. “I would watch those badass chicks, and then we’d go outside and try to do that. We’d throw each other around ... without pads, trying to be like all the old-school chicks.” Blue is old enough to have witnessed the sport’s roots, but still young enough to participate in its resurgence over the past decade. “I can appreciate the history of the sport,” she said. “There was definitely a theatrical flare to it back in the

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Usually the veteran member of a team who organizes the wall of blockers. She starts the jam as a blocker but may turn into a jammer if the original jammer’s helmet cover is correctly transferred in a “star pass” maneuver.

HISTORY The Sin City Rollergirls were founded in 2005 with two teams, Notorious VIP and Tommy Gun Terrors. They are members of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, the national governing body for women’s flat track roller derby. The league has grown to four teams, and every event is planned, orchestrated and paid for by the skaters. The league also has two travel teams: The Fabulous Sin City Rollergirls’ AllStars and the B-team, the Black Spade Betties.

day, kind of like (pro) wrestling. There were scripted things that happened in every bout and crowd-pleasing hits, but watching it evolve into a real, athletic sport has been the most amazing thing ever.” The competitors suit up with elbow and kneepads, helmets and wrist braces. Before each match, they write their numbers on their arms with a marker, and

bite down on mouthpieces. “Our niche is usually the edgy crowd, whether it be the punk rockers or the belly dancers,” Blue said. “The skaters are everything from physicians and nurses to lawyers, waitresses and construction workers.” When Blue joined the Rollergirls, the competition was more social. But over the years, the sport has become more serious and competitive. “There’s a saying, ‘Roller derby saved my soul,’ and that’s definitely true for me,” said Iva Coaldheart, also known as Megan Wallace. “It has been life-changing. I feel so empowered, and I’m not afraid of anything now. I was a former addict, and this has helped me stay clean.” Blue said she has never been seriously injured in roller derby, though she suffered a concussion a couple years ago and constantly suffers from bumps and bruises. “I have been blessed beyond belief,” Blue said. “The camaraderie is my favorite part of the league, because we can beat the crap out of each other but still love each other at the end of the day.”

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CASINO PROMOTIONS PALMS

Million Point Giveaway Date: February Information: Earn up to 1 million points at kiosk game. Available for new loyalty card signups only.

Presidents Day point multiplier Date: Feb. 20 Information: Receive 10x points on slots and 3x points on video poker for up to 75,000 bonus points.

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Brenden Theatre Movie Mondays Date: Mondays in February Information: Earn 300 points to receive a movie ticket.

Point multiplier Date: Mondays and Fridays in February Information: Earn 12x points on reels and 6x points on video poker.

$40,000 Table Game Spin and Win Date: Fridays and Saturdays in February Time: 7:30 p.m. Information: Earn entries by getting select hands at table games. Win up to $1,000 in play.

Senior Day Date: Thursdays in February Information: Players 50 and older get discounts and the chance to participate in a slot tournament.

$40,000 Bags of Benjamins Drawing Date: Fridays in February Time: 8:15 p.m. Information: Receive one entry for every 50 base points. Win up to $4,000. Lucky Hearts Swipe and Win Date: Thursdays in February Information: Earn five points to play kiosk game. Win points, play, dining discounts and more. Gift giveaways Date: Saturdays and Sundays in February Information: On Feb. 12, the gift is a hardware caddy; on Feb. 18, it’s a Bluetooth speaker; on Feb. 19, it’s a travel bamboo pillow. Timeless Tuesdays Date: Tuesdays in February Information: For players 50 or older. Receive dining discounts, participate in giveaways and more.

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Liquor giveaway Date: Thursdays or Fridays in February Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 500 same-day slot points or 1,000 same-day video poker points to receive one bottle of liquor. On Feb. 16 and 17, it’s Wild Turkey bourbon. Valentine’s Day giveaway Date: Feb. 14 Information: Earn 250 same-day slot points or 500 same-day video poker points to receive a gift. Point multiplier Date: Sundays and Tuesdays in February Information: Receive 10x points on slot machines.

Play and Pour Date: Select Wednesdays in February Information: Earn 500 same-day points for a bottle of wine or liquor. Gift giveaway Date: Select Sundays in February Information: Earn 300 same-day points for a gift. On Feb. 12, the gift is a stuffed animal.

Win Your Share of $20,000 in the Sweet Life Giveaway Date: Through Feb. 28 Information: Collect one Sweet Life bar for every 200 base points earned, with multipliers offered SundaysWednesdays. Win up to $500 in play. E-sports tournaments Date: Fridays and Saturdays in February Time: Registration begins at 6 p.m. Information: Prize pools vary at each tournament.

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Chocolate giveaway Date: Feb. 12 Information: Earn 100 base points to receive a box of chocolate. Rolling for Dough Date: Fridays Time: Slot players eligible 1-9 p.m. Players at table games eligible 6:3011:30 p.m. Information: Players can get a chance to roll the dice and win 10x the roll.

Cold Cash Hot Seat Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: One player chosen every 30 minutes will win $25. Fridays Wheel Frenzy Date: Fridays Time: Hourly, 4-11:30 p.m. Information: One player will spin the prize wheel. Win up to $1,000 in cash. Cash Slide Date: Thursdays Time: 2-8 p.m. Information: One player each hour will win up to $100. Rolling for Dough Date: Mondays Time: Hourly, 12:30-7:30 p.m. Information: Players can get a chance to roll the dice and win 10x the roll.

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

$50,000 Sweet Cash giveaway Date: Through Feb. 24 Time: 8:15 p.m. Information: Receive a drawing entry for every 500 base points earned. Ten names will be drawn; top prize is $5,000.

Monday point multipliers Date: Mondays Information: Earn 6x points on reels and 3x points on keno, multigame and video poker.

Gift giveaway Date: Wednesdays in February Information: Earn 300 base points to receive a gift. On Feb. 15, it’s a rolling pin and cookie cutter set.

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

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

Winter Winnings kiosk game Date: Thursdays in February Information: Earn 300 base points to play. Win up to $1,000 or 10,000 points.

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Two-for-One Tuesdays Date: Tuesdays in February Information: Earn 200 base points for a two-for-one coupon to Marilyn’s Cafe or Pub 365. Hot seat Date: Saturdays in February Time: Hourly, 4-9 p.m. Information: Five players selected each hour. Win up to $500.

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1957 Thunderbird Giveaway Date: Through March 25 Time: Drawing is at 10 p.m. March 25 Information: Earn entry multipliers Sundays through Wednesdays. Grand prize is a 1957 Thunderbird or $20,000. Win an All-inclusive Trip for 2 Anywhere Along Route 66 Date: Through Feb. 18 Time: 10 p.m. Information: Earn one entry for every 100 base points earned; entry multipliers offered Sunday through Wednesday. Top prize is an all-inclusive trip for two anywhere along Route 66 (within California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri or Illinois).

Pick Your Promotion Date: Fridays in February Time: 3:30-11:30 p.m. Information: One player will win cash every hour. Choose from Rollin’ For Dough, Spin the Wheel or Cash Slide. Chocolate giveaway Date: Feb. 12 Information: Earn 100 base points to receive a box of chocolate. Prime Generation Tuesdays Date: Tuesdays Information: For players 50 and older. Slot card required. Earn 50 base points to receive $5 in slot play. Earn 500 base points to receive a spin on the cash wheel. Receive 5x points, dining and bingo discounts.

Presidents Day weekend hot seat Date: Feb. 18-20 Time: 2:15, 4:15, 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Must have loyalty card to participate. Prize depends on tier level.

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50-plus party Date: Tuesdays Information: Loyalty-card players 50 and older can earn $100 in free slot play on all video-reel machine jackpots over $1,200, a free kiosk swipe for earning 50 points, a second kiosk swipe for earning 500 points, a bingo coupon for a free small electronicunit rainbow pack (minimum buy-in required), a $5 lunch buffet and a free round in a slot tournament from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Summerlin and Elite players may receive an additional

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round. Best score will be used in the tournament, with 12 winners selected each week. Top prize is $1,000. A $15 free slot play bonus will be given to everyone who wins a round.

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Play and Win Date: Mondays Information: Win up to $250 in play. Pick Your Multiplier Date: Tuesdays Information: Receive up to 15x points on reels and video reels. Play and Win Date: Fridays and Saturdays in February Time: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: Receive up to $60 in Smith’s gift cards by accruing points. Gift giveaway Date: Wednesdays in February Information: Earn 100 base points to receive a gift. On Feb. 15, the gift is a kitchen towel set. Sterling Edge 55+ Club Date: Thursdays Information: Players 55 and older can receive 5x points on reels, dining discounts and more.

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Military Mondays Date: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho and Palms Information: Veterans and active military members receive discounts. MyGeneration Wednesdays Date: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho and Palms Information: For loyalty-card holders 50 and older. Swipe your card at a kiosk to earn up to 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker, plus discounts on dining, movies and bowling. Slot tournaments are 10 a.m.-7 p.m., with a top prize of $1,000. First entry is free; receive up to four more entries by earning 50 base points for each.

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Sweets and Sweetheart giveaway Date: Thursdays in February Information: Earn 300 points to receive a gift. Earn an additional 300 points to receive a second gift. On Feb. 16, the gift is a Nothing Bundt Cake.

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Cupid’s Cash Wheel Date: Fridays and Saturdays in February Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Ten players at each

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Reel and Win slot tournament Date: Tuesdays Time: Noon Information: First place wins $1,000.

Gift giveaway Date: Thursdays in February Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 150 points to receive a gift; earn 300 points and receive another. On Feb. 16, choose between Dark Horse Merlot or Sauvignon Blanc.

Senior Mondays Date: Mondays Time: Drawings at 4 p.m. Information: Names will be drawn for a chance to win cash and free play. Players 50 and older will receive dining discounts.

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$40,000 Free Slot Play Frenzy Date: Fridays and Saturdays in February Time: 8:15 p.m. Information: Win up to $500 in slot play. There will be 10 winners at each drawing. Earn 5x entries on Mondays and Wednesdays. Swipe for 10 free entries every Sunday.

PALACE STATION Play the Wheel Date: Feb. 23 Time: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: Earn 300 same-day points for one wheel spin. Win cash, slot play and more.

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Liquor giveaway Date: Thursdays-Sundays in February Information: Earn 300-same day points to receive a bottle of liquor.

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Wine giveaway Date: Mondays-Thursdays in February Information: Earn 300-same day points to receive a bottle of wine.

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Gift giveaway Date: Wednesdays in February Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Valid at Wildfire Rancho, Wildfire Sunset, Wildfire Casino & Lanes, Wildfire Boulder and Barley’s. Earn 100 points to receive first gift. Earn 250 additional points to receive a second. On Feb. 15, the gift is a cherry pie; and on Feb. 22, it’s a bottle of Red Stag Jim Beam. MyGeneration Mondays Date: Ongoing Information: Players 50 and older earn 6x points on slot machines and video poker, and receive discounts on bowling and dining.

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$50K giveaway Date: Through Dec. 10 Information: Earn one ticket for every 25,000 points earned.

Liquor giveaway Date: Sundays in February Information: Earn 400-same day points to receive a bottle of liquor.

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Stars and Selfies drawings Date: Saturdays in February Time: 7 p.m. Information: Earn 200 points for a chance to win up to $2,000 in slot play and up to $25,000. Receive mystery entries on Fridays just by swiping loyalty card at any kiosk. Earn and Win Insulated Water Bottle Date: Feb. 16 Information: Earn 1,500 same-day points to receive a water bottle. Presidents Day point multiplier Date: Feb. 20 Information: Earn 10x points on reels.

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

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Wednesday Point Madness Date: Wednesdays Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: From midnight Mondays to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, players can earn one entry ticket for each slotbase point earned, and be one of 10 winners to receive 50,000 points.

HARD ROCK HOTEL $30,000 Party Gras Giveaway drawings Date: Fridays through Feb. 24 Time: Every half hour from 5 to 8 p.m. Information: Earn entries through machine and table play. Earn 10x entries through slot play on Mondays. Point multipliers Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 5x points on video poker and 20x points on reels. Bartop multipliers Date: Sundays-Tuesdays in February Time: 4-7 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. Information: Earn 10x points on bartop slot machines. 45+ Classic Rockers and Bonus Points Date: Wednesdays Information: For players 45 years old and older. Earn 5x points on video poker and 15x points on reels. Earn 100 base points for chance to win 5,000 points. Receive point bonuses.

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

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If Democrats want to win back voters, they must focus on jobs

n the long list of disturbing claims that came out of Donald Trump’s mouth during the 2016 election, his comment about being the only person who could solve the nation’s economic problems and reinvigorate the job market was near the top. Democrats led the nation out of the 2008 financial meltdown, which occurred under the last Republican president. But so far, the Democrats haven’t advanced a new jobs-creation plan to counter Trump’s imperious claims. It’s imperative that they do so immediately by offering a program that is responsible, compassionate and effective. It has become clear since the early goings of the 2016 election that Americans are desperate for a new approach on jobs and the economy. Sift through the deafening static about the border wall, infrastructure, trade policy, etc., and jobs were at the root of it. The issue made a difference in the election, as voters in the Rust Belt and rural areas that have been lagging since losing industrial jobs decided

that Trump’s promises to restore the workforce outweighed concerns about his character and disposition. Those voters were once core Democratic Party supporters, but Democrats this past year focused instead on numbers suggesting the post-recession recovery was speeding along. In some respects, that was true. Unemployment decreased dramatically under President Barack Obama, while the Dow shot up and corporate profits soared. But as Democrats know today, they should have been paying less attention to those numbers and relating more to the pain of voters from economically stagnant, working-class areas. Those voters wanted a shake-up in the nation’s approach to job growth. Granted, the economy is in better shape today than it was when Obama became president, but millions of Americans haven’t felt the recovery. As noted in a Gallup analysis released in December, GDP growth is languishing behind its pre-recession levels while the percentage of Americans’ income spent on health care, housing and education is

up double digits since 1980. “The Great Recession may be over, but America is dangerously running on empty,” Gallup Chairman and CEO Jim Clifton wrote in his foreword to the analysis. “Think of our country as a company, America Inc., which has more than 100 million full-time employees, with about $18 trillion in sales and $20 trillion of debt. The most serious problem facing it is no growth. In addition, America Inc. has three soaring expenses threatening to bankrupt the company and its shareholder-citizens: health care, housing and education.” Trump recognized the cry for help from the Rust Belt and Midwest. But his robber-baron approach to revitalizing jobs is dangerous — particularly his plan to take a chainsaw to regulations. Sure, that’s likely to spur short-term business development, but it’s also going to inflict untold damage on the environment and be unsustainable in the long term. Meanwhile, Trump’s blustering about scuttling trade agreements and imposing tariffs carries the risk of creating a trade war

that will vastly increase the price of goods sold in the U.S. while reducing the foreign market for our goods. Don’t forget, loosening financial regulations helped create the meltdown of 2008. And by targeting regulations and rounding up a collection of usual suspects for administrative posts, Trump is priming us for a similar outcome. There’s a better way to move forward, and top Democrats should go into overdrive to develop it. Not only is it critical for the economy, particularly for the Trump voters who held their noses on his misogyny, racism, vulgarity and cluelessness in the hopes he would create jobs, but Democrats would re-establish some credibility and demolish any perception that Trump and the Republicans are the party of action on economic issues. Democrats are pushing back against Trump and his gang, and rightly so. But that’s not enough. To provide a viable alternative to Trump’s empty promises, Democrats must return to their historic roots and champion the working person while fighting for jobs.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Valentine’s Pop-Up Shop: Shop a variety of homemade and artistic items for Valentine’s Day. Children and pets are welcome. 3-6 p.m., free, Bubble Gum Gallery at Downtown Spaces, 1800 S. Industrial Road, Suite 207D, 702-806-0930. “Love Letters”: This Pulitzer Prize-nominated play featuring five couples from the Las Vegas entertainment community is the story of two friends who have exchanged notes, cards and letters with each other for more than 50 years. 8 p.m., $20-$35, the Space, 3460 Cavaretta Court, 702-903-1070. *Also: Feb. 13-14

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“Recollections of the Silver State”: Hear music and stories from Nevada’s past. Open to ages 5 and older. 2 p.m., $6, Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., 702-2296553. Heart to Heart Valentine’s Luncheon: This luncheon will benefit Las Vegas Valley Humane Society’s animal welfare initiatives. There will be live entertainment by musician Jeremy Cornwell, a raffle and silent auction. Noon-3 p.m., $75, Canyon Gate Country Club, 2001 Canyon Gate Drive, lvvhumane.org. Chinese New Year Celebration: The “Year of the Rooster” celebration will feature traditional foods, vendor exhibits and live entertainment, including a 150-foot-long dragon parade, Chinese lion dancing, kung fu and martial art demonstrations and acrobats. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $1-$3, Chinatown Plaza, 4205 Spring Mountain Road, lvchinatownplaza.com. LV Craft Show: Shop handmade arts and crafts. There also will be free raffles. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, Silverton, Veil Pavilion, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, 702-339-6689. Artisan Craft Festival: More than 80 vendors will showcase a range of arts and crafts products. Also enjoy complimentary face painting for all ages, games, prizes and music. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, Sam’s Town, Ponderosa Room, 5111 Boulder Highway, artisancraftfestival.com. Walk with a Doc: Kids: Join the Nevada chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics for a nature walk and health talk. 8:30 a.m., free, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org.

Painted Stories: Authors will read from their work as artists create pieces in front of an audience. 2-4 p.m., $5, Bootlegger Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South, nevadawriters.org. “Ghost Stories”: A stage version of the podcast “Welcome to Night Vale” tells stories from a mysterious desert town. 7-10 p.m., $25, Nicholas J. Horn Theater at the College of Southern Nevada, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas, welcometonightvale.com/live-events

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Beat Poetry Workshop Series with Bruce Isaacson: The Clark County Poet Laureate will host workshops focusing on Beat poetry. 6 p.m., free, Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-492-7252. *Also: Mondays through March 13 Love Tree Paint Class: Parents and children can learn how to paint a tree. Parents may also drop off their child for the class. 5-6 p.m., $10, Bubblegum Gallery at Downtown Spaces, 1800 S. Industrial Road, Suite 207D, 702-806-0930.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Romance Cruise: Sail around Lake Las Vegas on the La Contessa Yacht. There will be a photo booth, DJ, dancing and romantic serenades. 8-9:30 p.m., $65 per couple or $35 per person, Lake Las Vegas Marina, 10 Costa di Lago, lakelasvegasevents.com. Strange Love!: Enjoy a live music and poetry performance from Lee Mallory and Philena Carter. 7 p.m., free, Double Down Saloon, 4640 Paradise Road, 702-791-5775. The Mob Museum’s 5th Anniversary: Nevada residents will receive free admission to the museum, and nonresidents will receive buy-oneget-one-free admission. The full day of programming includes a book signing with Chriss Lyon, author of “A Killing in Capone’s Playground: The True Story of the Hunt for the Most Dangerous Man Alive,” and Tommy gun presentations. Live entertainment, prizes and food and drink specials will be available in the surrounding neighborhood. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., free, Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., themobmuseum.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Youth Garden Series: There are two classes on plants and herbs. 10 a.m.-noon (for children 6-8); 1-3 p.m. (for those 9-12), $30 per series, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. *Also: Feb. 22 Story of Chinese Ink: This art exhibition will showcase various Chinese artists from different time periods. All of the artwork will be available for purchase via an online, silent auction link. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., free, Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, 702-455-0000. *Also: Art on display through Feb. 28 BYOP: A Poetry Workshop Series: The Las Vegas Poets Organization will help attendees improve their cadence, word power, tone, imagery and symbolism. Bring your own poem to read aloud to the group for feedback. 6-7:30 p.m., free, Clark County Library Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3458.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Kara Joslyn Artist Lecture & Workshop: As part of the VisitorMade artist lecture series, Joslyn will host an all-ages workshop to explore ways in which paper can be shaped into dramatic sculptural forms. Joslyn’s work will be on display. 4-9 p.m., free, UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3381. Las Vegas Philharmonic Spotlight Series: Enjoy an evening of classical music performed live, featuring compositions by Mozart, Brahms and Schumann. 7:30 p.m., $195 (threeconcert package), Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Troesh Studio Theater, 361 Symphony Park Ave., lvphil.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Teen Trips: This monthly excursion-based program is open to children ages 11-14 and provides an opportunity to visit local attractions and entertainment venues. This excursion will be at Sunset Station’s Strike Zone bowling alley. Registration includes bowling and shoe rental, and round-trip transportation. 6-10 p.m., $23, Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-267-5800.

LIFE Downtown Cultural Series: Bring a sack lunch and enjoy the noontime Chautauqua presentation that will bring to life the story of Margaret Bourke-White, the first photojournalist for Fortune Magazine and the first female photographer for Life Magazine. Noon, free, Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-229-2787. “The Beauty Queen of Leenane”: This play is a dark Irish comedy that tells the story of Maureen, a lonely spinster in her 40s, living in isolation with her mother. 8 p.m., $20-$25, 100 S. Maryland Parkway, apublicfit.org. *Also: 2 and 8 p.m. Feb. 18 and March 4; 2 p.m. Feb. 19, Feb. 26 and March 5; 8 p.m. Feb. 23-25 and March 2-3

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Soccer Showcase: This international youth soccer tournament features 578 teams. It will be staged at 60 fields across 10 parks. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating. Times and locations vary, free, lvmayorscup.com. *Also: Feb. 19-20 Beer Zombies Craft Beer Festival: More than 40 brewers will be featured. Locals such as Lovelady, CraftHaus and Joseph James also will be participating. 21+. 1-5 p.m., $40$75, Atomic Liquors, 917 Fremont St., atomiccitybrews.com.

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McKee Ranch Foundation Flea Market: Enjoy a day on the farm with horses, goats, chickens, dogs, donkeys and pigs, plus food trucks onsite. The market will feature vintage and antique goods, home décor, furniture, industrial upcycling and project pieces. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., free, McKee Ranch Foundation, 8982 Dean Martin Drive, 702-361-9606. Cabin Fever Dutch Oven Cooking Program: Ranger David will spend the day on the porch of the onsite 1876 homestead cooking with Dutch ovens, doing firearms demonstrations and telling stories about daily life at “Sandstone Ranch,” Spring Mountain Ranch’s original name when it was founded in the 1870s. Noon-3 p.m., free with park admission ($7 per vehicle for Nevada residents), Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 Highway 159, 702-875-4141. Daddy-Daughter Dance: Enjoy an evening of dancing, entertainment, a dinner buffet, party favors, a princess appearance and a photo opportunity. 6-8 p.m., $50, Life Time Athletic Green Valley, 121 Carnegie St., 702802-7300. Steampunk Ball: Adults 21 and older can wear their best steampunk garb for the cosplay contest. 9 p.m., free, Millennium Fandom Bar, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 140, 702405-0816.

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The moral fiber filter How do employers determine whether a job applicant has the desired core values? By Howard Riell | Special to VEGAS INC

There’s no question that the best way to deal with less-than-trustworthy employees is not to hire them in the first place. But how can employers discern a potential employee’s moral fiber at what often amounts to a first glance? ¶ According to employers and human resources experts, there are tip-offs that can identify unsavory job candidates before they h iring, Continued on page 53

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The U.S. trade deficit after a 3.2 percent drop in December, according to the Commerce Department. It had previously increased over two consecutive months, reaching a four-year high of $502.3 billion.

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The CEO and president of World Wide Safety talks about working hard to pursue her dreams, the gratification of helping others pursue theirs and her experience earning respect in a maledominated field. THE NOTES Giving, P46

MEET FITWHEELZ

At birthday parties for friends’ children, Karen Rangel became known for getting involved with the activities and making fitness fun. So she started her own business in the name of fighting childhood obesity. TALKING POINTS Set guidelines for office romance, P49

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A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits. MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P55 The List: Available commercial space, P60

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Station Casinos donated $10,000 to valley schools as part of its Smart Start program. Recipients were:

Girls Club of Southern Nevada, Clark County Safe Kids Coalition, Soroptimist International of the Americas, East Valley Family Services, South Gate Learning & Resource Center, A Home 4 Spot Animal Rescue, Nevada Youth Football League, Wendell P. Williams Elementary School, Boy Scouts of America, American Cancer Society and United Way of Southern Nevada each received $1,000.

Rex Bell Elementary School (Partner: Palace Station)

Laura Dearing Elementary School (Partner: Boulder Station)

n Ollie Detwiler Elementary School (Partner: Fiesta Rancho)

P.A. Diskin Elementary School (Partner: Red Rock Resort)

Mabel Hoggard Elementary School (Partner: Santa Fe Station)

After-School All-Stars Las Vegas received $10,000 from the John C. Kish Foundation. The grant was created in memory of Frank “Jack” Plevo, co-founder of the foundation, and will support the Social CirKish program at C.T. Sewell Elementary School for at-risk youth using circus skills taught by current and former professional circus performers to instill teamwork, empathy and self-confidence.

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n C.T. Sewell Elementary School (Partner: Fiesta Henderson) n C.P. Squires Elementary School (Partner: Texas Station)

Whitney Elementary School (Partners: Station Casinos, Wildfire Gaming)

Robert L. Taylor Elementary School (Partner: Green Valley Ranch Resort)

The sixth annual Solo Strips raised more than $13,000 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Aid for AIDS of Nevada.

HELP of Southern Nevada and Whole Foods Market collected 46,556 water bottles during the annual “HELP2O” campaign in an effort to protect homeless residents from the dangers associated with summer heat. Bank of America sponsored 125 After-School All-Stars Las Vegas students for a day of activities, soccer and dinner at UNLV. The students, ASAS program participants from Von Tobel, Brinley and Cashman middle schools, started the day with carnival games, face painting, bounce houses and more before the second annual “Guns vs. Hoses” soccer match between Metropolitan Police and the Las Vegas Fire Department. Associates of FirstService Residential participated in multiple charity events last summer as part of their commitment to give back to the community. The Public Education Foundation raised about $600,000 at its annual Education Hero Award Gala.

Jacob Bundick, litigation shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, was elected to the board of Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada. Thirty Bank of America employee volunteers teamed up with Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas to assist Tiffany Stewart with the construction of her new home in Henderson. The project was part of the bank’s $120,000 commitment to revitalize Las Vegas.

Boyd Gaming gave $50,000 and Bank of America gave $25,000 to Three Square Food Bank. The nonprofit collected 16,060 pounds of food and $37,318 in donations during a community-wide food drive in September. (COURTESY PHOTOS) Kirk Clausen and Wells Fargo were honored with the Education Hero Award, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman with the Lifetime Education Achievement Award and Tony Sanchez and NV Energy with the Champion of Children Award.

Allstate exclusive agency owners Misty Chadwick, Anthony Fagiana, Samuel Peters, Gregory Robinson, Sidney Taylor, Maria Miuccio and Elissa Conner helped secure $11,000 from The Allstate Foundation to support Las Vegas nonprofits. Boys and

Dee for Dentist gave $1,500 to the Nevada chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Las Vegas received $10,000 from the Nevada Department of Veterans Services to provide adaptive sports opportunities for disabled veterans and members of the Armed Services. Family Promise of Las Vegas received $4,100 from the Windermere Foundation. Family Promise works to offer housing to the homeless.

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Q&A with virginia toalepai

‘I enjoy breaking the mold for future generations’ Virginia Toalepai is CEO and president of World Wide Safety, a construction consulting agency that identifies, evaluates and resolves safety challenges at job sites. She also founded RYSHOC Family, a nonprofit organization that trains young people for careers by providing them with the necessary tools and education to succeed. What is the best business advice you’ve ever received? Everyone wants to be successful, but not everyone is willing to do what it takes. Your dreams are only as good as the work you put into them. If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what would it be? I wish our summers were a little shorter and the winters weren’t as cold. I come from Samoa, where the weather is always beautiful. What do you see as the biggest issue facing Southern Nevada? Not having enough manpower for the workforce. A lot of qualified people left the city when the recession hit, and now that the market has gone back up, the work field is left depleted. What has been your most exciting professional project? The most exciting projects I have been able to work on were for MGM Resorts. Aria and Monte Carlo are some of my favorites. Virginia Toalepai, president of World Wide Safety, a health and safety service company, is shown at a

What’s your favorite place to have fun here construction site at Monte Carlo. (STEVE MARCUS/staff) in Las Vegas? What is your funniest or most embarrassing Because I work such long hours, my favorite work story? place to have fun is at home. I love spending time I drove my little Nissan Frontier over mud durwith my daughters. On the rare occasion that we ing an inspection on a job site. I ended up having get out of the house, Lake Las Vegas is my favorite the contractors on site pull me out of the mud. getaway. It is a whole different world from the busy I thought to myself, “So much for always being city life. safe!” Describe your management style. What is something that people might not I am definitely a hands-on manager. I like to proknow about you? vide training and opportunities to teach my emI was born on an island, and I can’t swim. ployees best practices so when they are on job sites, everything runs as smoothly as possible. What career steps led to where you are in the construction industry? Where do you see yourself and company in I was introduced to the construction safety in10 years? dustry by my ex-husband. It was through a series We conduct business in Nevada, Utah and Wyoof trying different fields that I finally pursued my ming, and I have set our 2017 year goal to expand passion of safety. across the U.S., utilizing the current client base we have. In 10 years, I see our company being nationBased on current percentages, construcwide, if not worldwide! tion is dominated by men. What are the pros and cons of being a woman in this What is your dream job outside of your curfield? rent field? I enjoy breaking the mold for future generations. I would love to be a motivational speaker for By doing so, I am able to show that there is diversity RYSHOC Family. It’s a dream of mine to help more and opportunity in the construction field. people chase after the career of their choice and On the con side, I have to prove to men on the sites teach them that nothing is impossible. that I have the knowledge and passion for my profession to get the job done. I am also not usually apWhat is your biggest pet peeve? proached for my opinion until I am introduced and When people give excuses for not getting the job the team learns who I am and the credentials I have. done. There is always a way to solve a problem.

Tell us about the nonprofit organizations you support and why they’re important. n Associated Builders & Contractors: The programs it offers are phenomenal. The apprenticeship teaches every candidate not only book knowledge but also hands-on learning to help employees become skilled and ready for employment. It also provides an outlet for those who can’t attend college to earn a living while taking care of their families. n Southern Nevada Home Builders Association: I enjoy working with all our local builders as we are given the opportunity to provide safety education for the many men and women who are in the construction field. n HomeAid of Southern Nevada: I admire this organization’s commitment to provide homes for the homeless. Each contractor involved has donated countless hours and provided funding to make every project a success. n Nevada Subcontractors Association: This association is the hands and feet of the community. From the subcontractors, underground contractors to roofing contractors, everyone is wonderful and there for each other. n National Association of Women Business Owners: It is important for women to be involved with an organization that supports one another and provides a great opportunity to network. n National Association of Minority Contractors: I am 100 percent Samoan, and I enjoy supporting and encouraging all minorities and their business goals.

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Karen Rangel had been invited to several birthday parties for friends’ children, and always got involved with the activities. One friend noted that every fun challenge Rangel gave the kids was fitness-related, such that they didn’t even realize the health benefits of the games they were playing, or how they were learning teamwork or improving their motor skills. Rangel’s idea for FitWheelz started to form.

What is the best part about doing business in Las Vegas?

Besides our summers, we are lucky to have ideal weather for outdoor activities. Also, Las Vegas constantly has events going on, which gives us a great opportunity to get involved.

Describe your business.

FitWheelz is a vibrant gym on wheels that uses a hands-on approach and brings fun, fitness and learning to children. Inside our fully padded bus, a world Karen Rangel brings the FitWheelz bus to schools and events, rotating equipment of excitement awaits children with weekly to keep the environment fresh and exciting for children. (L.E. baskow/staff) rock-climbing, zip-lining, a trampohelped me in my academics — being line, dancing, tumbling, battle ropes, FITWHEELZ Phone: 702-907-3489 confident, determined and focused in monkey bars, slides, ladders, a balEmail: fitwheelz@gmail.com my school career. As an athlete, quitance beam, sports balls, hula hoops, a Website: fitwheelz.com ting was never an option, so whenevpunch bag and jump ropes. Hours of operation: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. daily er I was having a hard time, I knew I We are licensed and insured. Our Owned/operated by: Karen Rangel would overcome it if I worked harder. trainers are certified professionals In business since: Sept. 28, 2016 I related academics to sports; if I could trained in multiple forms of fitness. only get better in this subject as hard All instructors have approved backas I train, I would conquer anything. ground checks and are CPR certified. Why was it important to you to get And because of that, I am inspired to involved in raising awareness about bring fun fitness and learning to chilHow does the mobile aspect work? and addressing kids’ health issues? dren; to help them master their motor Our program is adaptable to be on Obesity is more rampant than ever skills before engaging in sports, resite at any type of location, includtoday. Our kids are facing a modern gardless of their agility level. ing day-cares, after-school programs, health crisis due to physical inactivity, summer camps, churches, weddings, and I am here to make a difference birthday parties, block parties, commuAs a child, I remember playing What is the hardest part about donity events and fairs. We are suitable for freeze tag, climbing trees, playing socing business in Las Vegas? early childhood and lower elementary cer, or pretending to be the next track Calling potential clients and inprograms. We charge a per-child fee for star. Being active at such a young age forming them about the program and each fitness session, which is based on made me an athlete in middle school, not being given the chance to fully go the number of children participating high school, college and even now. over details to share what we have to and the type of fitness program. Because I was active at a young age, it offer. It is a relatively new concept to

It’s notoriously difficult to open a food truck; did you experience any similar difficulties in starting FitWheelz?

The hardest thing I can think was finding the right insurance carrier. I called more than 40 insurance companies and spoke to many agents to figure out if their insurance was compatible with my program. I was getting denied every time, because they didn’t know how to categorize my business. Three months passed by and I remember feeling like this was going to be impossible, but there was no way I was going to give up. I told myself that if NASA made it to the moon and they never gave up, why should I? Do you have a favorite story to tell since launching the business?

It was my very first time ever teaching a class, where we broke up into teams and they competed with each other. Once I announced the winning team, 95 percent of the opposing team members were in tears. I was in total shock and disbelief. I gathered both teams and told them that it’s not about who wins or loses; it’s about the efforts put forth and doing your best, which makes everyone a winner.

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78%

Increase in downloads for the Lyft app in the week after the #deleteuber campaign took off.

110

Number of employees Fitbit will lay off — about 6 percent of the company’s total workforce — after news that it would fall short of its projected fourth-quarter revenue.

$32 billion

Decrease in the market cap of the five biggest tech companies on the S&P 500 the Monday after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to ban citizens of several countries from entering the U.S. Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon and Facebook together fell about 1 percent.

$24.1 million

Amount the American Civil Liberties Union received in online donations over the weekend following the signing of Trump’s executive order — about six times the typical yearly donations the organization receives, it said.

$3 million

Amount Google paid to researchers who found, fixed and prevented vulnerabilities in its products in 2016. Google’s Vulnerability Rewards Program was founded in 2010 and since then, it has paid more than $9 million.

$78.4 billion

Apple’s fourth-quarter revenue in 2016 after selling 74.8 million iPhones, 16.1 million iPads and 5.3 million Macs. According to Apple CEO Tim Cook, it was a record-high quarterly revenue for the company.

$500 million

Amount Facebook has been ordered to pay to ZeniMax over a lawsuit involving Facebook’s VR headset, the Oculus Rift. A jury found Facebook guilty of copyright infringement, failure to comply with a nondisclosure agreement and misuse of Oculus trademarks.

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rules, gift exchanges or holiday celebraith Valentine’s Day fallguest column: tions can be nice office morale builders. ing on a Tuesday this Whitney Selert More than one-third of the U.S. workyear, employers should force has admitted to dating a co-workremind their workers of er, according to a 2016 CareerBuilder professional boundaries. survey. When those relationships go sour, misbehavior There is no Valentine’s Day exception to Title VII’s by either party can create legal liabilities that affect proprohibition on unwanted sexual advancements in the ductivity and morale. workplace. If gift giving occurs, it is incumbent on both Not all relationships go bad — according to the Careerparties to know how to handle that gesture consistent Builder survey, 33 percent of office romances have led to with corporate policy. For example, if the overture is marriage. As long as the relationship is properly manappreciated and reciprocated, then no harm, no foul. But aged, there is nothing inherently wrong with the concept. if the recipient perceives the advances as unwanted, he Employers can and should require employees to notify or she should advise the gift giver that the gesture is unmanagement of any romantic workplace relationship, so wanted. The giver must be cognizant not to make further expectations are clear regarding what will and will not unwanted advances, which would be against policy and be tolerated. Some employers require both employees reportable to Human Resources. to sign a “love contract” that clearly spells out the legal With flowers and chocolates flowing through the ofrights, limitations and expectations of a workplace rofice, managers may also want to give gifts and cards. This mance and what will happen in the event that agreement could lead to trouble, particularly if a manager bestows is violated. gifts on one subordinate while excluding others, and Employers also can have strict no-fraternization polieven more so if there is a romantic overture. cies, but in spite of those, some employees are bound to A comprehensive Equal Employment Opportunity socialize and date. The best thing any employer can do policy and training should be sufficient to address most is have a clear, written policy in the employee handbook issues. However, if there is a special event, such as a prohibiting sexual harassment, discrimination and party, where the employer has heightened concern, a workplace violence. In the long run, these policies may short statement reminding employees of the EEO policy save a company from a damaging lawsuit. is appropriate. “Keep it light, keep it fun, keep it profesWhitney Selert is a partner at Fisher Phillips Las Vegas. sional” is the best practice, and if everyone follows those

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New table games have steep hurdles for success By thomas moore Staff Writer

When it comes to slots, new skill-based games have generated a lot of industry buzz. But in the world of table games, blackjack and baccarat (and to a lesser extent, craps and roulette) continue to dominate, and experts say that won’t change anytime soon. When it comes to games played on green felt, innovation means adding features to existing games or inventing variations of casino stalwarts, not creating entirely new concepts. “There have been completely new games, and we’ve tried them,” said Robert Cinelli, senior vice president of casino operations for Las Vegas Sands. “We liked them as gamblers and as casino people. But when you put them on the floor, the learning curve is difficult.” “Today you still have people who walk onto the casino floor and are intimidated by craps,” Cinelli said. “But it’s one of the easier games on the floor. It’s something you can easily teach and afterward people say, ‘That’s it?’ “When you’re trying to teach something that’s a completely new game when you only have limited floor space, you have to ask is, ‘Is it worth it?’ I haven’t seen that game yet.” It’s not that no one is trying to develop new games. According to Jonné Brunette, an agent with the Nevada Gaming Control Board, gaming regulators received 19 new game applications in 2016, of which 12 won final approval. In the same time, 35 variations on existing games were approved. The disparity makes sense when you consider how hard it is to get a new game in front of consumers and then to get them to actually play it. “For any new game, you first have to create awareness of the game and you have to get people to try the game,” said Michael A. Meczka, president of Meczka Marketing Research Consulting. “And after they try it, you have to hope it’s successful and you can get a sufficient quantity of people playing to justify its position on the casino floor. “It’s very, very difficult, and in many cases the expenses associated are prohibitive even for a major developer. Even for the people who did EZ Baccarat,

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it took them over three years to get the game approved. Once it was, they were fine, but few people are willing to take three years. And that was only a variant.” Those high hurdles are why table-game innovation typically means one of three things: adding a progressive jackpot to a game, creating an electronic version so more people can play at one time, or offering a twist on the rules to liven things up while still keeping things familiar. “There’s definitely a push for progressives and for higher-paying jackpots that are instantly life-changing,” said Chuck Estell, director of casino operations for both the Orleans and the Gold Coast. “There are the megabucks-like quarter-million pai gow tables. You see that happening and there’s also a strong push — although I don’t necessarily think it’s the right direction — for electronic table games.” Electronic table games are seen as more cost-effective, because most don’t require a human to direct the play. However, it’s the personal interaction with a dealer and the other players, Estell says, that appeals to a certain segment of gamblers. Still, he did concede that new electronic versions of blackjack and baccarat could make sense on the Strip, where they allow casinos to take lower initial bets. Cinelli agreed. “For us, the big thing is the electronic table games,” he said. “What we’ve been able to do is use them to offer games at a lower price

point and still be profitable. “Yes, it takes a little bit of the social aspect out of it. But sometimes someone who’s new to the game likes that. They don’t feel the same pressure sitting at a terminal as they might sitting down at a table full of people.” Sometimes, innovation takes the form of a revamp of a traditional game. That’s the case with Chinese War, a game undergoing field trials at Gold Coast. Chinese War was invented by Roberto Coppola, vice president of advanced products at gaming manufacturer Aristocrat Technologies. He is developing the game on his own time with former Gaming Control Board Chairman Mark Lipparelli. “The game is comparable to baccarat,” Coppola said. “It’s the same in some ways, but you bet on a dragon and tiger or a tie instead of on the banker or player.” But despite that similarity, and even though his partner is a former gaming regulator, Coppola said the process of getting a new game to market has been challenging. “At (the Global Gaming Expo), I must have given 25 to 30 demos of the game,” Coppola said. “But getting someone to watch a demo and then finding someone willing to step up and do a field trial are two completely different things.” After finding a location for the field trial, Coppola had to coordinate with gaming regulators. They had reviewed the game’s rules and math, but they also need to review the location of the field trial and actually watch dealers deal a few games. Coppola said even teaching dealers how to play the game was a challenge. Part of the play in baccarat involves adding the value of cards. But in Chinese War, game play also requires subtracting card values. There’s more to the game than that, but it’s the main feature that separates it from baccarat. It’s also what confused most of the dealers. “In my game, you’re adding the first two cards and then subtracting the third card. Then the hand closer to zero wins,” Coppola said. “I trained the dealers myself and perhaps because the Gold Coast is so baccarat-focused, some of them had issues with that. They didn’t like the fact that it’s different. And it’s new. It definitely takes time.”

Superintendent says reorganization will carry school district forward By ian whitaker Staff Writer

In his fourth State of the Clark County School District address, Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky touted the ongoing reorganization of the district as the future of public schools in Las Vegas. Speaking at Valley High School, Skorkowsky focused heavily on the rollout of the reorganization before a crowd of district administrators, state lawmakers and education advocates. The past few months have been crucial for the reorganization, which is chugging along toward its

official debut in the upcoming school year. Hundreds of school-level committees have been formed, new associate superintendents have been hired and administrators are working to establish new budgeting systems at each school. The reorganization effort began in the 2015 Legislature and has grown since then, gathering input from hundreds of teachers, school staff and families. The goal is to make schools more responsive to their communities and less dependent on the district’s central bureaucracy. “It is with the entire community coming to-

gether to ensure students are successful — this is the way we will transform education in Nevada,” Skorkowsky said. Skorkowsky said the district is the leader of school choice in Nevada, citing the creation of four magnet schools this year for a total of 810 new seats for students. Next year seats will grow by a similar number. This is the third year of Skorkowsky’s Pledge of Achievement, a plan to increase academic performance. Skorkowsky praised the district’s graduation rate, which has gradually inched up since he was appointed superintendent in 2013.

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Social media can be a testament to moral fiber become unsavory employees. One recently developed method comes from Greenwich, Conn.-based firm Veris Benchmarks. The tool purports to assist in determining whether a prospective hire might compromise a company’s reputation by engaging in fraud, deceit or some other type of errant behavior. The company has created a pre-employment assessment that identifies those who are more likely to commit financial crime. The assessment asks questions that the company says reveal the underlying traits that lead to fraud at the low end, and compliance at the upper end, going beyond what can be learned from background checks and legal records. “These issues have burdened industry and business for centuries,” CEO and founder David Shulman said. “Impropriety, fraud, Ponzi schemes, Wells Fargo’s mismanagement, FIFA, VW, Toshiba — what if these could have been avoided? What if companies could detect potential malice and the likelihood of theft before the key players were ever hired?” The Veris Trust Index purports to measure deeply ingrained traits, in a way that can’t be cheated. “Test items are low in transparency; it is not easy to identify the best answer just by reading the question,” Shulman said. “The item development is psychologically deep enough that the test becomes too complex to bluff through.” The questions are not admissionbased, he added — How much do you steal? — so applicants do not answer them defensively or with the aim to give the company the answers they think it wants. Shulman says one study of the test had 9,000 applicants take the test twice, trying to improve their scores the second time. But of those applicants, 84 percent had lower scores the second time around. Still, such testing is relatively new, so use is not widespread. Most businesspeople rely on long-accepted, more traditional methods to gauge job seekers’ trustworthiness. “Employers often want to assess a job applicant’s ‘moral fiber’ as part of the hiring process,” said attorney James T. Tucker of Armstrong Teasdale. “In some cases, doing so may not only be permissible, but may be a required job qualification. For example, ministers,

“In these situations, I think some of the most important communication is nonverbal. It’s not always what they say, because they may say what you want to hear. It’s also their body language and the way they say things.” — Farhan Naqvi, managing partner of Naqvi Injury Law

priests, rabbis, imams and other leaders of religious orders or churches typically have to meet very strict moral tucker requirements.” Today, Tucker said, it is “much harder than it was in the past” to assess such factors. “Outside of certain professions and workers entering into written contracts with morality clauses, prospective employers face a number of restrictions on assessing the moral fiber of job applicants because of applicable laws and regulations,” he said. “For example, Nevada law prohibits an employer from failing to hire a prospective employee or discharge an employee because they engage ‘in the lawful use in this state of any product outside the premises of the employer during the employee’s nonworking hours, if that use does not adversely affect the employee’s ability to perform his or her job or the safety of other employees.’ ” Learning and Discerning It begins with communication, which itself can encompass a lot. “I always engage job applicants to have them speak as much as possible about personal tastes, pursuits, feelings, ethics and the like, and I can get a fair reading from this,” said George T. Bochanis of George T. Bochanis Law Offices in Las Vegas. “Yet, if an applicant is purposely being deceptive, there is little a job interview can reveal. This is why it’s important to go to other outside sources when researching someone who is applying for work within your business.” “In these situations, I think some of the most important communication is nonverbal,” said Farhan Naqvi, managing partner of Naqvi Injury Law in Las Vegas. “It’s not always what

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they say, because they may say what you want to hear. It’s also their body language and the way they say things. Those are often more important than what they say.” “In today’s market, we typically take a look at a candidate’s social media pages,” said John Anzalone, the principal of Las Vegas’ Sierra Vista High School. “Sometimes the things people say or do and are willing to put out to the public can be a true testament as to their personal moral fiber.” Anzalone said “so much of hiring is gut instinct. I have interviewed people who frankly knock it out of the park in the interview, but really failed as employees. On the other hand, some really tighten up and become very nervous in interviews, but given the chance, impress us once in the position.” “It is fair to say that most job hires are made as the result of a gut instinct — that is, a feeling that the person being hired is a good match with what the employer is seeking,” Tucker said. “But to minimize potential liability, those gut feelings need to be based on objective facts and evidence: the applicant’s educational background, their work experience, whether they meet the licensure requirements for the position, etc.” Hayim Mizrachi, CCIM, suggested there are plenty of quality tools employers can utilize to assess job applicants once they know what they are looking for. Mizrachi’s commercial real estate brokerage, MDL Group, has its own process. “We start with a scorecard for the

position versus a job description,” said Mizrachi, the president and principal of the firm. “Another thing we do is a personality assessment on all new hires. Ours is handwriting-based.” It’s important to remember, Mizrachi said, that it is not a test. “You cannot pass or fail,” he said. “It is an assessment used specifically for the role we are hiring for. When we turn someone down ... it is not necessarily because they cannot do the job or don’t fit our culture. Nine out of 10 times, it is because they would not thrive in the specific position. That doesn’t serve us and ... it doesn’t serve them.” Get Clarity A few simple rules can usually steer employers away from trouble. “As a sole proprietor, I do not hire employees; however, I do hire and fire clients and collaboration partners,” said Tami Belt, the principal of Blue Cube Marketing Solutions in Las Vegas. Her decisions are based somewhat on past performance: “Not just skill, but reputation. In addition, I rely strongly on my intuition. I sit down one-on-one to get a feel for the person, their passion and personality.” Belt said “probably the most important thing” she looks for is “alignment of business philosophy and practices. One of the best ways I used to meet and evaluate potential clients and collaborators was by playing in charity golf tournaments. As Plato said, ‘You can learn more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.’ ” “Start with your own (people) and get clarity about what it is you are looking for,” Mizrachi said. “Then research what methods or assessments are most appropriate. Come up with a process to reduce the possibility of falling in love with the candidate and looking the other way when flags are raised.” Bochanis recommended that employers “be thorough, take your time, don’t be pressured, and don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions. Schedule multiple interviews if you are interested in a candidate, to be sure any initial positive reactions you had with an applicant are valid.” “Look to see whether their moral fiber or character is consistent with your own,” Naqvi said. “If the boss’s character or moral fiber is weaker than the candidate’s, it’s never going to work out — and vice versa.”

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If NFL passes on Las Vegas, money could help build UNLV stadium By adam candee Staff Writer

Detached from the Raiders relocation drama, UNLV’s football team still has a real opportunity to play in a fancy new stadium within the next few years. What that stadium looks like and who pays to build it, however, change dramatically depending on whether Oakland’s NFL franchise continues with its planned move to Las Vegas after losing the $650 million commitment of Sheldon Adelson and apparently the backing of Goldman Sachs as well. Senate Bill 1, the state legislation passed during an October special session, provides a path to a stadium partially financed by UNLV if the NFL ultimately passes on Las Vegas. That possibility remains a good distance away, though, as the law allows the Las Vegas Stadium Authority to pursue a professional team to take its $750 million in room-tax money toward building a 65,000-seat facility through the middle of 2018. If no team accepts that deal, UNLV President Len Jessup or his successor would have three months from the expiration of an effort to attract a pro team to decide if he wants to build a stadium primarily dedicated to the Rebels. A simple “yes” does not se-

cure any public money, as UNLV would need to raise $200 million in private funding over the next two years in order to trigger its claim in SB1. The law authorizes a reduced public commitment of $300 million for a UNLV stadium; the tax on Strip rooms would fall from 0.88 percent to 0.375 percent, while the lodging tax on rooms in the remainder of the stadium district would drop from 0.50 percent to 0.25 percent. At least 40,000 seats would be required in a UNLV facility, per the legislation. Jessup said in a statement that he hopes to find a new home for the Rebels with or without the Raiders. “We would like to think that a new state-of-theart stadium is still possible and will be the future home of UNLV football,” Jessup said. That $200 million goal would present a major fundraising challenge for the university. In the past two years, the UNLV Foundation reported $150 million in total pledges and gifts, with a current endowment of more than $235 million as of June 2016. The foundation’s annual report showed $10.8 million in gifts and pledges to athletics for fiscal year 2015-16. The university’s first-ever capital campaign, started in 2002, raised $537 million over eight years. The $10 million gift from the Fertitta family to the

UNLV football program in October for the construction of a training and practice facility marked the largest single donation in the history of the athletics department. UNLV Athletic Director Tina Kunzer-Murphy declined comment on the latest stadium developments through a university spokesperson. Colorado State is building the Mountain West’s newest football facility, a 36,000-seat stadium that will cost $220 million and is scheduled to open for the 2017 season. Original plans called for half the stadium cost to be financed through private donations, but university officials later successfully lobbied the Legislature to pay for it through the sale of bonds. The last professional football stadium built for anywhere near $500 million was University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz., which cost $455 million but was built 11 years ago. Should neither the NFL nor UNLV succeed in building a stadium, tax funding authorized by SB1 remains in place and goes to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The law already included a separate tax to help fund $1.4 billion in expansion and improvements to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Calendar of events MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Collaborate Vegas Time: 7:30-9 a.m. Cost: $25 Location: Four Seasons Hotel at Mandalay Bay, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com This panel will help attendees deal with growth, retention and maintenance of team culture.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Networking breakfast Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: $30 for Henderson Chamber members; $50 for nonmembers Location: Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Cancun Room, Henderson Information: Call 702-565-8951 Bruce Spotleson, director of corporate partnerships at Vegas PBS, will present “Media in 2017.” Biz 2 Biz networking event Time: 5-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Davidoff of Geneva Cigar Bar at Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 1245, Las Vegas Information: Email andrew@davidoffbar.com This event is designed for those seeking new career opportunities as well as those wishing to expand their professional network. Continuing education class Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: Free Location: TR Realty, 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Participants will learn about both types of FHA203K loans.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 A Way Forward for Apex Time: 7:30-9 a.m. Cost: $15 for Urban Land Institute members; $25 for nonmembers Location: North Las Vegas City Hall, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas Information: Visit nevada.uli.org North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee, Las Vegas

Global Economic Alliance CEO Jonas Peterson and Brookings Mountain West Executive Director Robert Lang to discuss the five-year plan and new direction recommended for Apex Industrial Park. Vegas Young Professionals fusion mixer Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: $10 for VYP members; $15 for nonmembers Location: PKWY Tavern, 9820 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3834 Connect with fellow young professionals. Nonmembers may join for free at vegasyp.com. Women Empowering Women luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $15 Location: Blueberry Hill Family Restaurant, 4875 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Connect with professional women to empower and inspire one another. Jennifer Fleischmann Willoughby, community engagement director for Nevada Succeeds, will be this month’s guest. Minimizing Waste — Optimizing Composting and Recycling Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $10 Location: Innevation Center, 6795 S. Edmond St., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-850-1970 Join the Green Chamber of Nevada for a discussion on minimizing waste at your business and at home. Business in the 21st Century Time: 7-9 p.m. Cost: $10 advance/$20 door Location: The Beacon Center, 4505 W. Hacienda Ave., Suite G2, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Real estate investors, insurance agents, financial planners, entrepreneurs and other professionals can learn about mobile and online commerce, and strategies on how to be successful.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Roadmap to Success Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for Henderson

Chamber members; $25 for nonmembers; $10 additional for walk-ins Location: Henderson Business Resource Center, seminar room, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Call 702-565-8951 The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office and Ascensus College Savings will present “6 Benefits to Saving for Higher Education for You and Your Employees.” NAIOP February breakfast Time: 7-9:15 a.m. Cost: $25 for NAIOP members; $40 for nonmembers Location: Orleans, second-floor convention area, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-798-7194 UNLV President Len Jessup will speak. Where Do Tomorrow’s Doctors Come from? The Medical Education Process that Trains Them Time: 5:39-7:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Roseman University of Health Sciences, 4 Sunset Way, Building E, Henderson Information: Call 866-891-1491 Learn about the education and training required to become a doctor. Entrepreneurs Assembly Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Henderson Business Resource Center, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Call 702-209-3967 This nonprofit corporation is dedicated to educating and facilitating entrepreneurs in establishing and growing their businesses.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Business Alliance Network Mixer Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: Free for Women’s Chamber of Commerce members; $20 for nonmembers Location: Ethel M Chocolates, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson Information: Visit womenschamberofnevada.com This professional business referral exchange will feature chocolate tastings, photos on the Wall of Chocolate, a tour of Ethel M and more.

Conventions

expected Show Location Dates attendance

Nevada Psychiatric Association 22nd annual Psychopharmacology Update Conference

Bally’s

Feb. 12-19

1,000

Vacuum and Sewing Dealers Trade Association 2017

Las Vegas Convention Center

Feb. 12-14

3,000

National Grocers Association Show

Mirage

Feb. 12-15

2,700

Medical Group Management Association Financial Management and Payer Contracting Conference

Caesars Palace

Feb. 19-21

500

Off-price Specialist Show

Venetian

Feb. 19-22

11,500

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Records and Transactions BANKRUPTCIES CHAPTER 7 CWS Contractors 5525 Polaris Ave., Suite D Las Vegas, NV 89118 Attorney: Matthew C. Zirzow at mzirzow@lzlawnv.com One Realty 1700 Bearden Drive Las Vegas, NV 89106 Attorney: Michael J. Harker at notices@harkerlawfirm.com

Bid Opportunities February 14 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for repair and replacement of crash cushions Clark County, 604323 Ashley Peterson at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov

February 17 3 p.m. Government center — commission chambers preventive maintenance and repair services of the audio/ visual system Clark County, 604303 Chetan Champaneri at chetanc@ clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for janitorial services for the Family Youth Services Zenoff Hall and Fortye Hall Clark County, 604339 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov

February 23 2:15 p.m. Alexander Villas Park improvements Clark County, 604344 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov

February 24 3 p.m. Government center — commission chambers preventive maintenance and repair services of the audio/ visual system Clark County, 604303 Chetan Champaneri at chetanc@ clarkcountynv.gov

tencourt Landlord agent: Dan Gluhaich of Colliers International Tenant: R. Bollig Tenant agent: Dan Gluhaich of Colliers International $565,000 for 2.75 acres, land Corner of Dusan Way and Nancy Jay Street, Henderson 89011 Landlord: Quality Control Southwest Inc. Landlord agent: Chris Connell and Grant Traub of Colliers International Tenant: Hogue Partners LLC Tenant agent: Chris Connell and Grant Traub of Colliers International

BUSINESS LICENSES

Suite 201, Las Vegas Owner: Terry Tafoya

Maria Mailland License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 21 Laswell St., Las Vegas Owner: Maria Mailland

Nothing Bundt Cakes License type: Administrative office space Address: 8350 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 160, Las Vegas Owner: Helianthus LLC

Michael W. Milburn AIA License type: Professional services Address: 5753 E. Bent Tree Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Michael Milburn Modern Image Hair Designs License type: Haircare products Address: 2470 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 125, Henderson Owner: Julie Dicillo

Kennerly Co. License type: Online store Address: 492 Bonnie Brook Place, Henderson Owner: Kenneth Gritter and Beverly Gritter

Moe’s Handyman Service License type: Handyman/maintenance services Address: 1712 Mizzenmast Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Moses H. Ogara

Kirk-Hughes & Associates Law Firm License type: Professional services Address: 2551 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 103, Las Vegas Owner: Geraldine Kirk-Hughes

Montessouri Rentals License type: Short-term residential rental Address: 1501 Montessouri St., Las Vegas Owner: Nancy J. Fallon

La Selva License type: Coin amusement machine Address: 1401 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 6, Las Vegas Owner: La Selva LLC Langille Environmental License type: Consulting Address: 2373 Via Firenze, Henderson Owner: Langille Environmental Las Vegas Procare Services License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 2595 Chandler Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Las Vegas Procare Services Las Vegas Recycling License type: Recycle waste haulers Address: 2220 N. Commerce St., Las Vegas Owner: Nancy M. Aguila Las Vegas Sewing Machine Co. License type: General retail sales Address: 5620 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Steve Park

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Last Choice, Last Call License types: Property maintenance and residential property maintenance Address: 5734 Roundrock Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Santiago Meza-Quintero

$1,300,000 for 6,292 square feet, retail 660 S. Nevada Highway 60, Pahrump 89148 Landlord: John and Emily Bet-

Made In The Shade Henderson License type: General retail sales Address: 1832 Country Meadows Drive, Las Vegas

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Owner: American Blinds and Curtains

My Restored Self Counseling Services License type: Professional services Address: 7371 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Dawn Hill Nailed and Lashed License type: Cosmetology Address: 8320 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: AP Management Trust Nathan Barnum License type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Nathan Barnum Naylor & Braster Attorneys At Law License type: Professional services Address: 1050 Indigo Drive, Suite 200, Las Vegas Owner: John Naylor and Jennifer Braster Neil Tran License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Neil Tran Nellis Auction License type: Auctioneer Address: 7685 Commercial Way, Suite C, Henderson Owner: Cret LLC Northwest Construction & Consulting License type: Management or consulting service Address: 3160 S. Valley View Blvd.,

NV Sports Events License type: Management or consulting service Address: 8514 Golden Fern Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Derek Imig and Trevor Vollsted Ole Custom Upholstrey License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 15 W. Colorado Ave., Suite B, Las Vegas Owner: Olegario Subia Olmos, Jessica License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 6512 Hill View Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose On the Spot Air License type: Contractor Address: 3261 S. Highland Drive, Suite 608, Las Vegas Owner: On the Spot Filter Services Corp. One Stop Wireless License type: Cellphone service, accessories and repairs Address: 858 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson Owner: JHY Enterprises One Touch Car Wash License type: Clean cars for auto auctions Address: 2900 Sunridge Heights Parkway, Suite 1136, Henderson Owner: Fedrick Shamark Wheaton Outdoor Travel Tours License type: Travel and ticket agency Address: Did not disclose Owner: Outdoor Travel Tours Page Strategic Solutions License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Maurice Page Parker Smith & Feek License type: Insurance agency Address: Did not disclose Owner: Greg Collins and James Chesemore Party USA License type: General retail sales Address: 800 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Party Superstores LLC Patricia Amador

License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Patricia R. Amador Paul Endy License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Paul Endy Pitbull Pest Control License type: Trucking Address: 6085 Egan Crest Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Pitbull Pest Control Inc. Pkwy Marks License type: Restaurant Address: 445 Marks St., Henderson Owner: Pkwy Marks LLC Plan and Thrive License type: Marketing and consulting Address: 107 Fountainhead Circle, Henderson Owner: Ana Sofia Orozco Posh Pet Living Design License type: Designer-draftsman Address: 1025 S. 1st St., Suite 170, Las Vegas Owner: Freddie Ramon LLC Preciado Electric License type: Contractor Address: 7705 Bowen Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Wendy Preciado Precision Pools of Nevada License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 4104 Hawks Glide Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Precision Pools of Nevada Preferred Chiropractic License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 2700 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas Owner: Heavenly Management Inc. Preventative Maintenance Measures License type: Property maintenance Address: 3013 Coran Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Brisna Perez-De-Ramos Primetime Aquatics License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Prime Time Aquatics Quality Event Decorators License type: Balloon decorator Address: 1609 Chesterfield Ave., Henderson Owner: Quality Event Decorators Quality Framing License type: Contractor Address: 3032 Ringe Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Quality Framing

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Records and Transactions Ratewise Mortgage License type: Professional services Address: 8670 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Finance of America Mortgage Reallycool Technologies License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Daniel Hugo Red Rock Animal Hospital at Foothills License type: Professional services - medical Address: 11700 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110 B110, Las Vegas Owner: Red Rock Animal Hospital at Foothills Retirement Portfolio Management License type: Marketing and consulting Address: 2525 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 220, Henderson Owner: Retirement Portfolio Management Rhaziel Racoma License type: Residential home care provider Address: 3105 Oceantide Court, Las Vegas Owner: Rhaziel Racoma Rocker Locker License type: Paracord watch band sales Address: 309 Oak Canyon Drive, Henderson Owner: Matthew and Rachael Drake Rosa’s Cleaning Service License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 3335 Wynn Road, Las Vegas Owner: Alba Munoz, Blanca Monroy and Myriam Munoz

Safe & Sound Wiring License type: Alarm systems Address: 1455 Grub Stake Circle, Henderson Owner: Safe & Sound Wiring Search Source License type: Management or consulting service Address: 1445 American Pacific Drive, Suite 110-174, Las Vegas Owner: Search Source Shoe Palace Corporation License type: General retail sales Address: 4300 Meadows Lane, Suite 2460, Las Vegas Owner: John Mersho, Ralph Mersho, Tony Mersho and George Mersho Showcase’s Window Cleaning License type: Janitorial service Address: 1200 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Juan A. Duran Silver State Jewelry Supply License type: General retail sales Address: 1750 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 24B, Las Vegas Owner: Vilma Sempadian Simple Delights Ltd License type: Natural dog treats Address: 190 Chadwell Court, Henderson Owner: Simple Delights Ltd Skrewerks Mobile Auto Repair and Service License type: Automotive garage/ service station (minor) Address: Did not disclose Owner: Miguel Aguilar-Garcia Smok’N Hot Vapors License type: Vapor Shop Address: 278 E. Lake Mead Parkway, Suite B, Henderson Owner: Smok’N Hot Vapors

Rosenblum Tax License type: Business support Address: 7465 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Roberta Rosenblum

Snap License type: General retail sales Address: 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Owner: Snap Inc. and Zion Investment Asset Holdings LLC

Rosenkrantz, Steven License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 5399 Tender Tulip Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Steven Rosenkrantz

Sonsray Machinery License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 300 E. Delhi Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Sonsray Machinery LLC

Ruben Laviaga License type: Real estate sales Address: 10161 Park Run Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Ruben Laviaga

Southern Nevada Handyman License type: Property maintenance Address: 2610 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Southern Nevada Handyman LLC

S.C. Services License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 3385 W. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas Owner: S.C. Consulting Solutions

Steve Anthony Art License type: Artist Address: 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 240, Las Vegas Owner: Steven Woodward

Oralak Sukkasen License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 9400 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 108, Henderson Owner: Oralak Sukkasen Supro License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Daljit Ghatoura and Deepak Kumar Sze Chit Chan License type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Derek Chan Tail and Fin License type: Food services or cafe Address: 1910 Village Center Circle, Suite 8, Las Vegas Owner: Tail and Fin Summerlin LLC Taqueria San Miguel License type: Restaurant/food court-service Address: 3025 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas Owner: Alicia Hernandez-Jimenez Taqueria’s Sanchez License type: Open-air vending Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Sanchez LLC The Canvas License type: Apartment house Address: 1511 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: 1511 Casino Center LLC The Collective Real Estate Advisors License type: Real estate firm Address: 801 S. Rancho Drive, Suite E6, Las Vegas Owner: The Collective Real Estate Advisors LLC The Cube License type: Art gallery-retail Address: 1025 S. First St., Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: The Cube LLC The Ferraro Group License type: Management or consulting service Address: 9205 W. Russell Road, Suite 340, Las Vegas Owner: The Ferraro Group Ltd. The Gaming Goat License type: General retail sales Address: 4575 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Kyle and Jons Gaming Goat Co. Thinking of You License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jiuliana Tello Sipion Timothy Hanley License type: Real estate sales

Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Timothy Hanley Toro Taxes License type: Bookkeeper/income tax preparer Address: 5514 Camino Al Norte, North Las Vegas Owner: Xeration Services UFC Gym License type: Exercise classes Address: 10740 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 150, Henderson Owner: Jay O LLC Vision Systems Design License type: General services (counter/office) Address: Did not disclose Owner: Robert Heasty Warranty Logistics License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 2090 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Mark S. Gunning and Kevin Taweel Wonderland Gallery License type: Art gallery-retail Address: 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Lynne Adamson and Kathleen Tatz Thanasa Wongchantham License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 9400 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 108, Henderson Owner: Thanasa Wongchantham Yonitco License type: Short-term residential rental (pm) Address: 1908 Chapman Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Jennifer Kershaw, Daniel Pollak, Meshulam N. Pollak, Kaduri Shalom and Sarah Pollak Yse Industries License type: Merchandise broker Address: Did not disclose Owner: Seung Eun Yang Zachary Hardy License type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Zachary Hardy Zero to Zen Gallery License type: Instruction services Address: 1800 Industrial Road, Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Sherri Loving 101Wireless World 4 License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 3000 W. Ann Road, North Las Vegas Owner: Varun Chadha

303 North Studios License type: Art Gallery-Retail Address: 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 115, Las Vegas Owner: James A. Henniger 5 Star Services License type: Property maintenance Address: 1489 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 110, Henderson Owner: 5 Star Services A New Day Adult Daycare License type: Nonprofit Community Services Address: 3672 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Family Tree Health Care Systems A Z Credit Services License type: Management or consulting service Address: 6600 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 117, Las Vegas Owner: Phyllis Taylor A&R Chiavari Chairs License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Adan Martinez Abuzz License type: Barbershop and cosmetology establishment Address: 4011 E. Sunset Road, Henderson Owner: Abuzz LLC Advanced Listing Services License type: Marketing and consulting Address: 1449 Summer Glow Ave., Henderson Owner: Advanced Listing Services Aerial Origins License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Aerial Origins Affordable DMV-Tax & Multi Services License type: Business support Address: 800 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: De-Mex Enterprises After. License type: Professional promoter Address: 1000 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 105, Las Vegas Owner: Svast Life Aglo Janitorial License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Aglo Janitorial Ahern Rentals License type: Rental and leasing Address: 1415 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas Owner: Don F. Ahern AJ’s Electronics License type: Miscellaneous sales/

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Records and Transactions service Address: 4121 Bonita Desert Court, North Las Vegas Owner: Adrian Silva Amazing Wireless Samaryâ€™s Place License type: General retail sales Address: 1560 N. Eastern Ave. C17, Las Vegas Owner: Eunice Espinoza Amber Hills Dental License type: Dental office Address: 771 E. Horizon Drive, Suite 180, Henderson Owner: Aimee Villamayor American Junk and Moving Solutions License type: Transfer and storage Address: 2831 St. Rose Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Felix Soto Andrea Lipomi License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 9384 Hosner St., Las Vegas Owner: Andrea Lipomi Art By Mandy Joy License type: Art gallery-retail Address: 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 240, Las Vegas Owner: Amanda J. Wisniewski Arthur Blanco License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 3295 N. Nellis Blvd., SuiteÂ 13, Las Vegas Owner: Arthur Blanco Ascending Home Inspection License type: Professional services Address: 5617 Morning Song Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Ascending Home Inspections

BUILDING PERMITS $25,686,450, commercial - new 5550 Donovan Way, North Las Vegas Martin-Harris Construction $5,899,680, industrial building shell 7365 Commercial Way, Henderson Harsch Investment Properties $3,899,880, industrial building shell 7375 Commercial Way, Henderson Harsch Investment Properties $3,600,072, industrial building shell 7355 Commercial Way, Henderson Harsch Investment Properties $2,352,949, tenant improvement 1930 J St., Las Vegas Whiting Turner Contracting $647,051, OTC 1930 J St., Las Vegas

Whiting Turner Contracting $500,000, OTC 330 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas Sletten Construction of Nevada $495,510, commercial 7550 Oso Blanca Road, Las Vegas NDL Group $495,510, commercial 7550 Oso Blanca Road, Las Vegas NDL Group $361,656, multifamily - new 4529 Roaming Vines St., North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $341,517, residential - custom 1313 Villa Barolo Ave., Henderson Nassof Family Revocable Trust $282,795, residential - custom 1231 Lake Heights Court, Henderson DR Horton $228,565, residential - production 3147 Dalmazia Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada $224,351, residential - production 2220 Summit Mesa Lane, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $218,972, residential - production x4 2127, 2134, 2135 and 2143 Vitolini Court, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $215,811, residential - production 3154 Abetone Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada

$175,090, single-family dwelling 8125 Skye Wolf Court, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $173,780, residential - production 2142 Vitolini Court, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $169,843, residential - production 2119 Vitolini Court, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada

$168,673, residential - new x4 6728, 6733, 6737 and 6740 Towerstone St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada

$138,306, single-family dwelling 6679 Radiant Red Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$164,388, single-family dwelling 5906 Sunset River Ave., Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada

$137,591, residential - new x3 5752, 5760 and 5808 Country Lake Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings

$164,021, residential - production 957 Spring Haven St., Henderson Greystone Nevada $163,400, restaurant complete 85 N. Stephanie St., Henderson Stephanie Wigwam SWC $161,809, residential - new x2 6732 and 6741 Towerstone St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $161,748, residential - production 2126 Vitolini Court, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $159,918, residential - production 584 Our Heritage St., Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada

$206,184, single-family dwelling 5814 Sunset River Ave., Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada

$153,058, single-family dwelling 9942 Rams Leap Ave., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada

$199,998, commercial - repair 100 Strada Di Circolo, Henderson Nevada South Shore

$148,699, single-family dwelling 12262 Los Mares Lane, Las Vegas KB Home Nevada

$198,622, residential - production 1045 Via Breve, Henderson Greystone Nevada

$146,944, single-family dwelling x2 439 and 443 Port Reggio St., Las Vegas KB Home Nevada

$184,981, residential - production 121 Shear Peak Ave., Henderson PN II Inc. $179,769, residential - production 1049 Via Breve, Henderson Greystone Nevada

$139,235, residential - production 588 Our Heritage St., Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada $138,680, residential - production 282 Inflection St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$156,488, single-family dwelling x3 9660, 9655 and 9675 Skye Cliff Ave., Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada

$195,659, single-family dwelling 9670 Skye Cliff Ave., Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada

$141,657, single-family dwelling 9962 Rams Leap Ave., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada

$169,788, residential - production 2211 Summit Mesa Lane, Henderson Did not disclose

$208,270, residential - production 690 Sea Star St., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek

$196,016, residential - production 942 Silverbell Ridge St., Henderson Greystone Nevada

2271 Valdina St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada

$137,294, residential - production x2 694 and 698 Sea Star St., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek $135,853, residential - production 944 Silverbell Ridge St., Henderson Greystone Nevada $134,560, disaster 2404 Mason Ave., Las Vegas Thistle DKI $134,160, perimeter retaining wall 7375 Commercial Way, Henderson Harsch Investment Properties $134,002, single-family dwelling 11817 Barona Mesa Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$123,816, residential - new 4512 Roaming Vines St., North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $120,715, residential - production x2 1105 and 1109 Vibrance Drive, Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada $120,271, residential - production 288 Via Della Fortuna, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada $115,336, residential - production 983 Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek $114,802, single-family dwelling 8129 Skye Wolf Court, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $114,282, residential - production 953 Spring Haven St., Henderson Greystone Nevada $113,807, commercial - alteration 6578 N. Decatur Blvd., North Las Vegas Beacon Southwest $113,202, residential - new 4220 Gallinule Drive, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $112,530, residential - new 4516 Roaming Vines St., North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $111,777, single-family dwelling 8232 Nebula Cloud Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$133,048, residential - new 2521 W. Gilmore Ave., North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$106,969, residential - new 5748 Country Lake Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings

$129,476, residential - production 147 Fulgora St., Henderson KB Home Nevada

$103,232, single-family dwelling 422 Port Reggio St., Las Vegas KB Home Nevada

$129,039, residential - new 2417 Splendid Manor Court, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$102,708, single-family dwelling 8235 Nebula Cloud Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$146,944, single-family dwelling 12274 Terrace Verde Ave., Las Vegas KB Home Nevada

$128,724, single-family dwelling x2 9650 and 9665 Skye Cliff Ave., Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada

$143,590, single-family dwelling 11281 Ansel Court, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada

$126,870, residential - production 1028 Via Stellato St., Henderson Century Communities of Nevada

$143,336, residential - new 6736 Towerstone St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada

$125,193, single-family dwelling 472 Vigo Port St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$142,396, residential - production

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$124,471, single-family dwelling 11271 Ansel Court, Las Vegas

$102,298, commercial - alteration 4660 Berg St., North Las Vegas Martin-Harris Construction $102,194, townhouse - production x2 2251 and 2257 Perugia Point Walk, Henderson KB Home Inspirada $101,640, residential - production 1113 Vibrance Drive, Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada To receive a complete copy of Data Plus every week in Excel, please visit vegasinc.com/subscribe.

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Available units

Sale or lease

Type of property (retail, office, industrial, etc.)

The HC | The Hughes Center 3753-3993 Howard Hughes Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89169

245,258

Lease

Office

Ryan Martin, Taber Thill, Patti Dillon

Former Harley-Davidson/24 Hr. Fitness 2605 S. Eastern Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89169

104,397

Lease

Retail

Kit Graski, George Okinaka

3101 E. Craig Road 3101 E. Craig Road North Las Vegas, NV 89030

78,015

Sale

Industrial

Cathy Jones, Roy Fritz, Jessica Cegavske, David Livingston

Henderson Commerce Center 751 W. Warm Springs Road Henderson, NV 89011

76,220

Lease

Industrial

Mike DeLew, Greg Pancirov

4440 N. Rancho Road 4440 N. Rancho Road Las Vegas, NV 89130

73,059

Sale and lease

Retail

Dan Adamson

Highland Industrial Center 2910-3010 S. Highland Drive Las Vegas, NV 89109

62,512

Lease

Industrial

Chris Connell, Grant Traub

Greystone Office Park 1850-2030 E. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89119

61,551

Lease

Office

Mike Tabeek, Larry Singer, Steven Targoff

Horizon Town Center 1301 S. Boulder Highway Henderson, NV 89015

57,299

Lease

Retail

Kit Graski, George Okinaka

1601 W. Craig Road 1601 W. Craig Road North Las Vegas, NV 89032

56,525

Lease

Retail

Dan Adamson

Fiesta Plaza 2201 N. Civic Center Drive North Las Vegas, NV 89030

55,525

Lease

Retail

Dan Adamson and Deron Conway

Charleston Plaza 1710-1866 E. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89104

55,220

Lease

Retail

Penny Mendlovic, Alexandria Keser

Flamingo Grand Plaza 1050 E. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89119

54,091

Lease

Office

Chris Connell, Grant Traub

4486-4488 N. Rancho Road 4486-4488 N. Rancho Road Las Vegas, NV 89130

53,400

Sale and lease

Retail

Dan Adamson

The Arroyo Market Square 6920-7350 Arroyo Crossing Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89113

53,296

Lease

Retail

Kit Graski, George Okinaka

4821 W. Craig Road 4821 W. Craig Road Las Vegas, NV 89130

50,789

Lease

Retail

Dan Adamson

Boulder Marketplace 724 S. Boulder Highway Henderson, NV 89015

49,237

Sale or lease

Retail

Paul Chaffee, Wil Chaffee, Jodi Gilbert

Valley Oaks Center 3864 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89102

47,716

Lease

Retail

Kit Graski, George Okinaka

Eastgate Plaza 2545 S. Eastern Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89169

47,600

Lease

Retail

Kit Graski, George Okinaka

6060 S. Fort Apache Road 6060 S. Fort Apache Road Las Vegas, NV 89148

45,000

Sale or lease

Medical and office

Stacy Scheer

Nellis Lake Plaza 1955 N. Nellis Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89115

43,687

Lease

Retail

Kit Graski, George Okinaka

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