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In America, we honor family matriarchs with flowers, cards and breakfast in bed. In other countries, the holiday is celebrated in other ways and on other days. In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on Mother’s Day.

Civilized society has a long history with the issue of euthanasia. It has been accepted and criminalized at various times. The debate is heating up again.

Mike Peck has worked with basketball players at every level of their development. The former Findlay Prep coach jumped from the high school ranks to coaching professionals in the NBA D-League, and now he’s back to working with the elite teenage players in the area — the Las Vegas Prospects.

Employment numbers have been climbing locally and nationally as the grip of the Great Recession loosens in America. Temporary workers have been a significant part of that trend, as employers turn to temp agencies to help ensure companies find the right person for a job before hiring full-time.

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Free trade divides top Democrats President Barack Obama and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid have been close allies since Obama moved into the White House. But on this issue, they disagree.

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The north Strip site once home to the Stardust and Echelon welcomed the Chinese-themed Resorts World Las Vegas during a groundbreaking. It is scheduled to open in 2018.

The Clark County School District celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week with gift baskets for new teachers and a special lunch for teachers and students.

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don’t expect mayweather to face pacquiao again A torn rotator cuff will take Manny Pacquiao out of competition for at least nine months after he failed to unseat Floyd Mayweather Jr. as the best fighter of the generation May 2. When he’s ready to return, it’s unlikely he’ll face Mayweather again. The undefeated champion told ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith he would be open to a rematch with Pacquiao, whom he handled with a unanimous-decision victory at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. But a few days later, Mayweather called Pacquiao a coward during an interview with Showtime and said he wouldn’t grant him a rematch. Mayweather’s victory

was light on action, leaving the fan response tepid, so generating the same buzz that earned the fighters a combined $300 million this month would be virtually impossible for a second fight, although it’s likely the most lucrative option available to either fighter. Other complications also exist. Pacquiao could face suspension for not disclosing his shoulder injury, which he suffered in training. Most significantly, there’s a reason the May 2 bout was delayed five years. People even more diametrically opposed than Mayweather and Pacquiao would have to work together again. Showtime, the network that has Mayweather under contract, and HBO, Pacquiao’s television home, agreed on little while co-promoting the fight. Pacquiao’s promoter, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, and Mayweather’s adviser, Premier Boxing Champions mogul Al Haymon, also are heated rivals. “I’m 83 years old and I’ve been through the most hellish time of my professional career,” Arum said of a rematch three days before the fight. “If you want to sentence me to that, it might be cruel and unusual punishment.”

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A national survey commissioned by Dignity Health found that 87 percent of mothers chose “Hello” as the first word said to their newborns. The most popular second phrase: “I love you.”

California regulators approved the state’s first mandatory water cutbacks to try to cope with the ongoing drought. Los Angeles will have to cut its water use by 16 percent, San Jose by 20 percent and Sacramento by 28 percent.

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Female impersonator Crystal Woods visits the Riviera on May 4, the day the resort closed. Woods, who performs as Whitney Houston and Diana Ross in “Divas Las Vegas” at the Linq, performed in “An Evening at La Cage” at the Riviera from 1985 to 2009. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

Number of visitors in Las Vegas for the Floyd Mayweather Jr.Manny Pacquiao fight May 2 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

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SERBIA

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Two Sundays before Christmas

Irish Mother’s Day, also known as Mothering Sunday, has roots in mid-Lent Sunday, a day of relaxation in which the faithful receive a break from strict adherence to Lent. Traditionally on Mother’s Day, special Masses were said in the Mother Church of the diocese and in honor of the Virgin Mary.

Called Materice and celebrated on the second Sunday before Christmas, Serbian Mother’s Day is part of a trifecta of holidays that includes Children’s Day and Father’s Day. Children sneak into their mother’s bedroom and tie her feet with ribbon or string and release her only after she hands over sweet treats or small gifts. Similar traditions are carried out on Children’s Day and Father’s Day.

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Many Americans celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch or dinner, flowers and a gift. ¶ But our observances aren’t universal. ¶ In some parts of the world, Mother’s Day takes on religious significance. In others, it falls closer to Christmas than Easter.

COSTA RICA

A family dances to music from a mariachi band in Mexico City. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE)

MEXICO

Aug. 15

With women at the forefront of their matriarchal society, Costa Ricans consider Mother’s Day the third-most important holiday of the year after Christmas and Easter. Día de la Madre in the Catholic country is celebrated Aug. 15, the day of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which commemorates the biblical figure’s death and passage into eternal life. Many companies also hold Mother’s Day parties for their female staff. And Día de la Madre is one of the few holidays on which workers are not obligated to work. If they ask to take the day off, employers cannot say no. Employees who accept shifts on Mother’s Day earn double pay.

ANTWERP, BELGIUM

Aug. 15

The rest of Belgium celebrates Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May, but residents of Antwerp pay homage on Aug. 15. In 1913, a local alderman demanded a day off to celebrate mothers. The date was chosen to coincide with the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Antwerp has an almost fanatical devotion to the Virgin Mary, the city’s patron saint, with a massive cathedral dedicated in her honor and more than 100 statues in her likeness spread across street corners and house fronts throughout the city. Mother’s Day in Antwerp also is an official holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices are closed.

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The holiday is the busiest day of the year for restaurants. Hundreds of thousands of extra waiters are called to work, gatherings of six dozen people are not uncommon, and meals can last several hours. Mariachis serenade mothers of wealthy families, while children do the singing in poorer families. Cities stage free concerts. Many residents attend a special Mass, and most everyone gives the women in their lives flowers, particularly roses.

ETHIOPIA

EGYPT

Mid-fall

March 21 The origin of Mother’s Day in Egypt is widely credited to brothers Mustafa and Ali Amin, who founded the Akhbar Al-Youm newspaper. Some say Ali Amin proposed the holiday in an editorial. Others say Mustafa Amin championed the concept after a mother told him she felt abandoned by her children once they reached adulthood. The holiday, first celebrated in 1956, is commemorated with events, fairs and discounts at shops and markets. Much of the Arab Middle East celebrates on the first day of spring.

The Egyptian president’s children unwrap gifts at their home in Cairo on March 21, 1958, to be presented to their mother on Mother’s Day. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE)

Mother’s Day celebrations last three days in Ethiopia and coincide with the end of the rainy season. Families gather to enjoy a feast called Antrosht. Daughters traditionally bring butter, vegetables, cheese and spices, while sons supply the meat, typically a bull or lamb. Mothers prepare a meat hash, and mothers and daughters spread butter on their faces and chests as part of the ritual. Everyone joins to sing and dance.

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Mother’s Day in France began with Napoleon, who in 1806 established a special day to honor mothers of large families. The celebration waned but was revived after World War I by officials in Lyon, who wanted to honor widows whose husbands died during the war. Mayors in every French municipality are empowered to honor mothers of large families with a “Médaille de la Famille,” or a family medal. Mothers receive a gold medal if they have more than eight children, silver if they have six or seven children and bronze if they have four or five children.

Last Sunday in November/March 8 Officially introduced in 1998, Mother’s Day in Russia technically falls on the last Sunday in November and is commemorated with flowers, cards and family gatherings. Public celebrations, such as baby crawling races, also take place. The holiday got its start in the 1940s, when Russian women declared a day to celebrate the struggle for equal rights. But more commonly celebrated as a sort of replacement Mother’s Day is International Women’s Day on March 8, when Russians pay tribute to women of the past and present. Russian women first observed International Women’s Day on March 2, 1913, with a demonstration in St. Petersburg to demand the right to vote. On March 8, 1917, women organized another mass demonstration, which many historians mark as the start of the Russian Revolution. Emperor Nicholas II stepped down from the throne four days later, and the provisional government granted Russian women the right to vote.

French President Jacques Chirac, right, smiles as he hands a golden family medal to a mother of 10 during a ceremony at the Elysee Palace. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE)

JAPAN

A man presents mimosa flowers to a woman swimming in a hole in the ice of the Moscow River on International Women’s Day. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE)

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Food is central to Mother’s Day in Japan. Residents typically celebrate with egg dishes to signify birth. Carnations, which signify gentle strength, are the most popular gifts. Mother’s Day in Japan began March 6, 1931, on Empress Kojun’s birthday but was switched to coincide with American Mother’s Day and made an official holiday in 1949.

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CHINA

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Second day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar but generally celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

THAILAND Aug. 12

First celebrated in Hong Kong and Macau, the mainland began to embrace the holiday after Chinese economic reform in 1979. The holiday falls in line with the country’s ethos of respect for elders and ancestors. The government honors distinguished mothers, and nonprofit groups raise money for mothers in need.

A mother poses with her daughter behind a heart-shape decoration made of 1,000 carnations in Hong Kong. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE)

AUSTRALIA

Second Sunday in May Australians celebrate Mother’s Day much like Americans. Carnations have special meaning. Residents wear the flowers on Mother’s Day: colored if the person’s mother is alive, white to honor a mother who has died. Aussies also mark the holiday by giving chrysanthemums, a traditional autumn flower, to their “mums.” For Australia, located in the Earth’s southern hemisphere, Mother’s Day lands in the fall.

A red carnation means someone’s mother is alive, while a white one means she has died.

The Thai people began celebrating Mother’s Day in 1976. It falls on the birthday of Queen Sirikit, wife of the world’s longest-reigning monarch. Preparations begin weeks prior. People raise national flags, hang colorful lights and decorate their homes and businesses with portraits of the queen. On Mother’s Day, soldiers, students, teachers and bands march to the king’s palace and present flowers to a representative of the queen. Residents celebrate by giving alms to monks, and children kneel in front of their mothers to show their love and gratitude. They present their mothers white jasmine flowers or garlands that symbolize the purity of a mother’s love.

Known as Hari Ibu, Indonesian Mother’s Day falls on the anniversary of the start of the First Indonesian Women’s Congress, in 1928. The group passed a resolution calling for better access for women to education and more marriage and divorce rights. The holiday was made official in 1953. The day is marked by wearing national dress, having competitions and giving mothers a day off from their typical household duties.

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5th century B.C. — 1st century B.C. Ancient Greeks and Romans are tolerant of euthanasia. Few doctors faithfully follow the Hippocratic Oath that prohibits giving “a deadly drug to anybody, not even if asked for.”

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12th century — 15th century The influence of Christianity shifts public opinion, and doctors almost unanimously oppose euthanasia.

If you were terminally ill, would you want

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13th century — Middle Ages Christians and Jews oppose euthanasia.

17th century Common law prohibits suicide and assisted suicide in the American colonies.

By Jackie Valley | staff writer

ou are given six months to live. The diagnosis: cancer, ALS or some other terrible, fatal disease. ¶ The symptoms begin to take hold. Seizures. Mood changes. Loss of motor skills. ¶ Do you suffer through the pain, grateful for the time you have left, and savor every last moment, good or bad? Or do you pick a date, say your goodbyes, swallow a bottle of pills and choose to end the suffering on your own terms? ¶ Advocates say that choice is at the heart of the right-to-die movement. Everyone dies, they argue, but when and how should be up to each individual. ¶ What would you choose?

In Nevada, you don’t have the right to make that decision — at least not yet. Assisted suicide is illegal in Nevada, punishable as murder. Anyone suspected of helping another person die could face 25 years to life in prison or the death penalty. State Sen. David Parks, D-Las Vegas, introduced a bill to the Nevada Legislature this session that would allow physicians to prescribe lethal medications to mentally competent patients who are terminally ill and want to end their lives, but it died in committee without even a hearing. “If it does not get introduced, heard and passed in 2015, I’ll bring it back in 2017,” said Parks, who still hopes the bill will be considered this session by the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. Only three states have death-with-dignity laws, although 27 others, and Washington, D.C.,

have considered measures. It took 10 years for Vermont’s aid-in-dying bill to be enacted in 2013. It was the first right-to-die law passed through the legislative process. Similar laws in Oregon and Washington were approved by ballot initiatives. Parks said he had personal motivation to see such a law succeed in Nevada. Before a longtime friend died of bladder cancer, she asked him to work toward bringing an Oregon-style law to Nevada. “I’ve seen too many instances where people are kept alive unnecessarily,” said Sen. Tick Segerblom, D-Las Vegas, a primary co-sponsor of the bill. “They should have that option.” Compassion & Choices, a nonprofit group that advocates for end-of-life options, has committed resources to 11 states where death-withright to die, Continued on page 15

16th century — 17th century Renaissance and Reformation writers during the Enlightenment challenge the church’s opposition to euthanasia and suicide.

Dr. Jack Kevorkian After participating in his first assisted suicide in 1990, Kevorkian claimed to have helped more than 130 terminally ill people die over the next eight years. During highly publicized trials in the 1990s, he became a central figure in the deathwith-dignity movement. In 1998, Kevorkian showed on “60 Minutes” a videotape of himself administering a lethal injection to a man suffering from Lou Gehrig’s disease. A year later, a Michigan court convicted Kevorkian of second-degree murder in the death and sentenced him to 10 to 25 years in prison. Kevorkian served eight years and was released in June 2007 after vowing not to help conduct another assisted suicide. He died four years later at age 83.

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assisted suicide has been argued through the centuries The assisted suicide movement has come a long way since Dr. Jack Kevorkian brought the issue to the forefront of American consciousness in the 1990s with his “suicide machine” and televised euthanasia. But the debate likely will continue, as it has for centuries. In favor of assisted suicide

Against assisted suicide

Suicide tourism

Late 18th Century Even though many states decriminalized suicide after the Revolutionary War, American evangelical Christians reject suicide and euthanasia.

Switzerland has become known as a “suicide tourism” hotspot, attracting almost 200 people a year from around the world for the sole purpose of committing suicide. The country has no rules that regulate assisted suicide; it is neither legal nor illegal. Most of the suicide tourists are German or British, although many Americans also make the trip. A Journal of Medical Ethics study found that recent patients have suffered from fatal neurological diseases and cancer but also mental illness and connective tissue diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis, which generally are considered nonfatal.

Dec. 10, 1828 New York passes the first American statute outlawing assisted suicide. Many states and territories follow with similar laws.

1905-1906 The euthanasia debate begins to be argued in newspapers and statehouses. The Ohio legislature first defeats a bill to legalize euthanasia, then defeats a second bill that would have legalized euthanasia not only for terminal adults but for “hideously deformed or idiotic children.”

1930s Public support for euthanasia increases as America endures the Great Depression.

1940s Nazis killings change public perception of assisted suicide in the United States. Advocates have to scramble to distance themselves from the practices used by Nazi murderers. 1973 The American Hospital Association creates the Patient Bill of Rights, which includes informed consent and the right to refuse treatment.

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DEATH WITH DIGNITY IN THE U.S. 2013

2008

States that have passed death-withdignity laws

1997

States that determined physicians can’t be prosecuted for prescribing deathhastening medications

1,327

States where deathwith-dignity bills have been or will be considered

Number of people who have had Death with Dignity Act prescriptions written since Oregon’s law passed in 1997

N/A

CONCERNS OF THE TERMINALLY ILL WHO ENDED THEIR LIVES IN OREGON 1. Losing autonomy 2. Less able to engage in activities that make life enjoyable 3. Loss of dignity 4. Losing control of bodily functions 5. Being a burden on family, friends and caregivers 6. Inadequate pain control or concern about it 7. Financial implications of treatment

859

Number of people in Oregon who died from ingesting medications prescribed under the Death with Dignity Act

O R E G O N : A C A S E S T U DY Underlying illnesses of 105 people who chose assisted suicide Cancer: 68.6 percent ALS: 16.2 percent Chronic lower respiratory disease: 3.8 percent Heart disease: 2.9 percent Other illnesses: 8.6 percent

Source: Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act — 2014 report

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN LETHAL PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION IN OREGON, WASHINGTON OR VERMONT, TWO PHYSICIANS MUST CONFIRM THAT A TERMINALLY ILL PERSON IS ... ■ At least 18 years old ■ A resident of the state ■ Capable of making and communicating health care decisions ■ Diagnosed with a terminal illness that will lead to death within six months

The process of obtaining lethal prescription medications includes several steps

The patient must make an oral request to his or her physician.

A 15-day waiting period follows the initial request.

The patient must make a second oral request to his or her physician.

A written request must be submitted.

There’s a 48-hour waiting period before the patient can pick up the prescribed medications.

The patient can pick up the medications from the pharmacy.

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dignity legislation is being considered. Nevada is not a campaign state. In a six-minute video that went viral last fall, Brittany Maynard introduced herself to the world. The 29-year-old Californian said she was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, was given less than a year to live and didn’t want to die by the horrific terms of her glioblastoma. Instead, Maynard and her family moved to Oregon to take advantage of the state’s death-with-dignity law. “I will die upstairs in my bedroom that I share with my husband, with my mother and my husband by my side, and pass peacefully with some music that I like in the background,” Maynard said in the video. “I can’t even tell you the amount of relief it provides me to know that I don’t have to die the way that it’s been described to me.” Maynard died Nov. 1 after taking the lethal dosage of barbiturates prescribed by her doctors. An unlikely face for the movement, Maynard reignited public interest in right-to-die laws. Over the course of a few weeks, she became almost a household name. “Things significantly changed because of her,” said Anne Singer, campaigns communications manager for Compassion & Choices. nnn

Developments in medicine have given us the power to save and extend an extraordinary number of lives. But at what price? Those whose lives can be prolonged often are the ones pleading the loudest for death. The American Medical Association opposes death-with-dignity laws because it sees them as an inherent conflict of interest to the medical mantra of “do no harm.” “Allowing physicians to participate in assisted suicide would cause more harm than good,” the organization’s code of ethics reads. “Physician-assisted suicide is fundamentally incompatible with the physician’s role as healer, would be difficult or impossible to control and would pose serious societal risks.” The Nevada State Medical Association also opposes death-with-dignity laws, although the

Oct. 1, 1976 California becomes the first state to grant terminally ill people the right to withdraw life-sustaining medical treatment when death is believed to be imminent.

1977 Seven more states sign right-towithdrawlife bills into law: Nevada, New Mexico, Arkansas, Idaho, Oregon, North Carolina and Texas.

1980 Pope John Paul II issues a declaration opposing mercy killing but permitting the increased use of painkillers and a patient’s refusal of extraordinary life-saving measures.

organization’s stance isn’t indicative of all physicians’ opinions in the state, Executive Director Stacy Woodbury said. The medical groups’ stance contradicts the majority of public opinion in the United States. A Gallup poll conducted last year found nearly 7 in 10 Americans support physician-assisted suicide if the patient has an incurable disease and has requested to end his or her life. Death-with-dignity advocates admit the issue is complicated and nuanced, but they insist safeguards have been built into the law to prevent misuse or victimization of a vulnerable person. Because the law is patient-driven, “the patient has to work very hard to choose this at every juncture,” Singer said. Proponents also argue the law doesn’t infringe on the rights of people who have moral or ethical objections to it. “Those people who have a dilemma with it don’t tend to use the law,” said Peg Sandeen, executive director of the Death with Dignity National Center. “That’s the beauty of it — if it’s not right for you, you don’t have to use it.” nnn

Parks knows he may need more time to garner support for a right-to-die law in Nevada. He is considering a longer-term strategy to bolster statewide support by creating a Nevada chapter of a national end-of-life advocacy group and by developing a website to foster support among state leaders and create national partnerships. Parks already has met with leaders from both Compassion & Choices and the Death with Dignity National Center. “In the long term, while you have a legislative champion, building grass-roots support is

1984 The American Medical Association takes the position that with informed consent, a doctor can withhold or withdraw treatment from a patient who is close to death and may discontinue life support for patients in a permanent coma.

1994 Oregon lawmakers approve the Death with Dignity Act, the first law in American history permitting physician-assisted suicide. However, an injunction bars the state from putting the law into effect. In 1997, Oregon voters defeat a measure to repeal the law and it officially takes effect.

crucial,” Sandeen said. Money also is an issue. Funding from rightto-die opponents far exceeds the cash funneled to the cause by supporters. During Massachusetts’ 2012 ballot initiative campaign, for example, opponents contributed $4.8 million to fight the death-with-dignity bill. Much of it came from the Catholic Church. Supporters raised less than half that amount. And last year in Connecticut, opponents had 10 lobbyists fighting against the legislation while supporters could afford to send only one lobbyist to Hartford, Singer said. “That’s where the constituents’ voice really matters,” Singer said. “We don’t have the budget, and we don’t have the lobbyists.” Singer doesn’t see the movement retreating, though. Maynard’s call to action awoke the nation to the death-with-dignity movement, which Singer believes has hit critical mass and has become an “irreversible movement.” If that’s the case, it prompts a logical question: How long will it take for legislative approval in Nevada? “I don’t think it’s going to be 10 years” as it was in Vermont, Sandeen said. “I think our movement is more advanced now.”

1995 Surveys find that doctors disregard most advance directives. The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that physicians were unaware of threequarters of all elderly patients’ directives in a New York hospital. The California Medical Review reports that three-quarters of advance directives were missing from Medicare records.

June 26, 1997 The U.S. Supreme Court rules there is no constitutional right to die.

Sources: Death with Dignity National Center, ProCon.org

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how to plan for the inevitable As a society, we like to plan our careers, vacations, and even trips to the grocery store, but there’s one stage of life we shy away from addressing — death. ¶ Only 20 percent of Americans have an advance directive, an umbrella term for legal documents that spell out a person’s wishes for end-of-life medical care. ¶ “I don’t think people like to speak to their own mortality,” said Ellie Powell, a clinical nurse ethicist for the Valley Health System. ¶ The absence of such documents can cause confusion if a person suffers a medical emergency and becomes unable to communicate. ¶ “Every time I talk to family members and there is no advance directive, they have issues making an end-of-life decision,” said Powell, a nurse ethicist who walks families through end-of-life options. “When they have that document, it’s easy.” ¶ While it’s a good idea for people of all ages to have an advance directive in case of an emergency, it’s especially important for seniors and anyone with serious health issues. In Nevada, there are four types of advance directives Durable power of attorney for health care This document enables someone you name to make decisions about your health care if you become incapable of doing so. This is not the same as a fiduciary or general power of attorney. It applies only to health care decisions. Declaration This document directs doctors to withhold or withdraw treatment that prolongs life if a person is terminally ill. Sometimes called a “living will,” the declaration states what kind of medical care a person does or doesn’t want if he or she becomes unable to communicate. Do-not-resuscitate order Commonly known as a DNR, this is a written directive issued by a doctor at the patient’s direction that tells medical professionals not to perform CPR if breathing or heartbeats stop. Physician order for life-sustaining treatment This is a detailed doctor’s order that helps patients control their medical care at the end of their life by telling health care providers which actions to take during a medical emergency. It can dictate whether the patient wants CPR, to be taken to a hospital or to receive artificial nutrition. This form, also known as a POLST, can be in addition to or in place of a DNR. It’s only valid if signed by a doctor.

Each state uses its own documents for advance directives, and states don’t necessarily honor advance directives from other states. So if you spend lots of time outside Nevada, you might want to create advance directives in those states, too. For advance directive forms, visit dhcfp.state.nv.us/advancedirectives.htm.

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How does an advance directive become official?

What do I do with an advance directive once it’s complete?

Declarations and durable powers of attorney for health care must be notarized or signed by two qualified witnesses. Doctors help patients create DNR orders and POLSTs.

Advance directives should be shared with your doctors, family members and close friends. All should have a copy in case of an emergency. You also should keep a copy in a “Living Will Lockbox” maintained by the Nevada Secretary of State’s office. The lockbox is available 24/7, and you can choose who has access to it. For more information, visit nvsos.gov.

What if I change my mind? You can make changes to your advance directive at any time. Just be sure to distribute updated copies to the same people you did the first time.

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Free trade divides top Democrats By Amber Phillips | staff writer

WASHINGTON — One of President Barack Obama’s closest allies in Congress is Sen. Harry Reid. ¶ As head of the Senate for two-thirds of Obama’s term, Reid has gone to bat for the president on numerous issues, including immigration and the Affordable Care Act. ¶ But there’s one issue driving a wedge between the two Democratic leaders: free trade. It’s a rare fight Reid could lose. ¶ Obama is trying to work around Reid to get two trade deals approved by Congress, one with 12 Asian-Pacific countries and another with Europe. Reid opposes both. ¶ “I have never, ever, in my 33 years in Congress, supported a trade agreement, and I’m not going to start now,” Reid said last month. “It puts us at a disadvantage. So the answer is not only no, but hell no.” ¶ It’s likely, however, the deal will progress despite Reid’s objections.

Why Obama is for free trade The Democratic Party is divided about whether free trade is a good idea. Obama is among the smaller camp of Democrats who see loosening trade restrictions as a way to increase foreign investment in the United States. “They are wrong,” Obama said of trade opponents such as Reid. Proponents say trade can grow countries’ GDP, which in turn can boost workers’ wages and increase discretionary income, which could benefit tourism and cities such as Las Vegas.

Who is right? Depends on how you look at it. Most economists say free trade is an efficient way to grow the economy. Allowing goods and services to flow more freely across borders helps countries to specialize in just a few goods and services. If Japan makes cars really well, for example, the United States can buy Japanese cars and focus instead on high-tech industries. But that means some industries in each country will suffer. Free trade opponents point to a 1990s pact signed by President Bill Clinton. They say the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, caused manufacturing jobs in America to move to Mexico. Free trade supporters say manufacturing already was on the decline in America.

Why Reid is against free trade Reid believes free trade is bad for American workers. Nevada has a heavy labor union presence, and unions are some of the most vociferous opponents of trade deals. Groups such as the Culinary Union and AFL-CIO fear that loosening global restrictions on imports and exports will entice companies to move plants overseas, where labor can be cheaper. “You can’t keep allowing these jobs to be shipped to countries you could never compete with,” said Danny Thompson, executive treasurer of the AFL-CIO in Nevada. Las Vegas’ service-driven economy hasn’t been hit particularly hard by past trade deals. But smaller manufacturers in Nevada have been affected, Thompson said. Another downside: Trade deals often are negotiated at the executive level without the input of Congress or special interests. Members of Congress get only an up-ordown vote.

Why Reid could lose the fight It’s not just the president who hopes to sign a deal. Most mainstream Republicans stand with Obama on the issue. And since both chambers of Congress are controlled by Republicans, there’s an easy path to push through the free trade deals. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said it’s a priority for him to bring up a bill that would allow Congress to vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. In eight years running the Senate, Reid never said the same, despite knowing it was a priority for Obama.

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Families in limbo hold onto hope By Ana Ley staff writer

Like hundreds of thousands of other young Americans separated from relatives by Mexican poverty and U.S. immigration laws, Nohemi Ochoa Ruano, 15, doesn’t know when she’ll see her father again. The freshman at Palo Verde High School hopes her dad will be there this semester to watch her excel in her favorite subjects, history and English. Or maybe he’ll be granted a deportation reprieve by the time she graduates and goes college hunting. Perhaps he’ll live in the United States when she achieves her ultimate goal: becoming a civil rights attorney, fighting for vulnerable people like him. “Now that I’m growing up, I want him to see me accomplish things,” Nohemi said. For now, her father is marooned in Mexico, bound to his native country while his wife and only child, his “little

princess,” make lives for themselves in the country that offered them an escape from poverty six years ago. Ricardo Ochoa is one of the millions of people who could have benefited from President Barack Obama’s executive actions granting deportation relief and work permits to parents whose children live in the United States legally. Nohemi was born in the United States, and her mother, Claudia Ruano, is a naturalized citizen. Obama’s plan would have expanded the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which benefits people who entered the United States illegally as youths. But in February, just two days before people could begin applying for legal protection, a federal judge in Texas halted the plan in response to a lawsuit filed by a coalition of 26 states. The group accuses Obama of stepping outside his legal bounds by issuing the order. Nevada At-

torney General Adam Laxalt is one of the complainants. Though the Justice Department has issued an appeal, the injunction has left scores of people in limbo. In Clark County, home to an estimated 99,000 undocumented immigrants, about 41,500 people would be eligible for relief under Obama’s plan. “It has been very hard on the family,” said Nohemi’s grandmother, Nohemi Perez, a local activist who organizes proimmigration rallies. “She is her father’s pride and joy. (Politicians) are playing with our feelings. We’re a game to them.” The family is optimistic the lawsuit will be dismissed. At a rally May 1 organized by her grandmother, Nohemi nervously shared her story in front of a crowd of about 150 and offered a brief history lesson about America’s early settlers, hopeful it would inspire others to carry on their pro-immigrant message.

clinton on immigration Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton visited Las Vegas last week to talk about her plan to support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, drawing a sharp line between herself and the long list of Republican opponents she could face in 2016. Immigration could play a crucial role in next year’s election, and Clinton’s speech brought it to the forefront. The former first lady and secretary of state delivered her message at Rancho High School during a speech and panel talk with six young Nevadans who are undocumented immigrants or have relatives who want to become legal residents. Among them was local immigration activist Astrid Silva. Clinton didn’t offer specifics about how she would expand citizenship but said that, if she were elected preident she would “go a step further” than President Barack Obama has.

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Lawmakers, so often at odds, show they can work together, too By Kyle Roerink | staff writer

High blood pressure and partisan conflict are side effects of any legislative session. But Carson City isn’t immune from occasional flashes of bipartisanship. ¶ While Nevada politicians have butted heads this session, they also have coalesced to pass several important measures.

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n TRANSGENDER BATHROOMS In a 22-20 vote, lawmakers killed a bill that would have required students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that corresponded to their biological gender and forced schools to provide separate facilities for transgender and intersex students. Five Republicans and all of the Democrats in the Assembly opposed the measure. Supporters said the move would have protected student privacy. LGBTQ advocates and bill opponents rebuked the proposal, saying it targeted young transgender students and created a potential for lawsuits, discrimination and bullying.

n SCHOOL DISTRICT BREAK UP A bipartisan panel of seven Assembly Democrats and seven Assembly Republicans unanimously recommended a bill to split up the Clark County School District into regional zones. The measure also would allow rural districts, some of which have fewer than 100 students, to consolidate with other small districts. The bill, which still must clear the entire Assemby and Senate, would mandate lawmakers and community members to vet the idea further before deconsolidation would take effect.

n CAMPUS CARRY Every Assembly Republican approved, and all but one Assembly Democrat opposed, a bill that would have allowed students with concealed carry permits to bring guns to class. The measure would have allowed guns on college campuses, K-12 schools and day care facilities.

n THE BIG ONE A majority of Senate Republicans joined Democrats to pass Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval’s tax plan with a 17-4 vote. Party leaders from both sides of the aisle congratulated one another on the measure, which would raise more than $800 million every two years for education. The bill now moves to the Assembly, which is controlled by the GOP but includes at least 15 lawmakers who oppose the tax plan.

n PUBLIC PENSIONS This bill is as partisan as they come in Nevada. It aims to change the Public Employees Retirement System from a traditional pension plan to a 401(k) model and reduce the state’s $10 billion liability to retired state employees. The bill is backed by Republicans, but Democrats worry about the cost to taxpayers. Some estimate it could be as high as $800 million.

n VAPING AND E-CIGARETTES The Senate unanimously passed a bill that would fine anyone who sells e-cigarettes or vape pens to a minor and asks the Attorney General’s Office to conduct undercover investigations to catch merchants who break the law. The bill is awaiting a first reading in the Assembly.

n UNIONS Democrats oppose, and Republicans support, a handful of proposed laws that would change the rules governing collective bargaining for government workers. The bills, also opposed by unions, would prohibit some local employees from unionizing, remove long-standing arbitration standards used by unions and government officials, and eliminate some raises for union members. The measures also would prohibit employees from receiving paid time off for union work and reshape the laws governing overtime pay for low-wage workers.

n EXPERIMENTAL DRUGS The Assembly unanimously approved a bill that would allow terminally ill patients to try experimental drugs as a last-resort treatment. The legislation would exempt doctors and drug manufacturers from liability. Terminally ill patients would be able to access medications that have passed the first of the Federal Drug Administration’s three testing phases. The bill is awaiting a first reading in the Senate.

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Common Core not up to code in Nevada Botched rollout of computerized standardized testing likely will cost state millions of dollars in federal funding By Ian Whitaker staff writer

The debut of computerized Common Core tests in Nevada has been a disaster. State and school district officials watched helplessly for more than a week as problems with the testing company’s servers prevented thousands of students from logging on to take the Smarter Balanced Assessment. In Clark County, efforts to rearrange busy school schedules to take the federally mandated test were in vain as nonstop problems forced the district to halt testing indefinitely. In California, a million students took the same test without a hitch. So what went wrong here? Most education officials in Nevada blame Measured Progress, the state-contracted testing company tasked with hosting the test on its servers and collecting the results for analysis. Because of the problems, Nevada likely will fall far short of testing the 95 percent of students required to receive millions of dollars in federal education funding. Officials aren’t pleased. State Superintendent Dale Erquiaga notified Measured Progress that it was in breach of its contract. Erquiaga is consulting with the state attorney general about possible legal action. In the few public statements it has made about the problems, Measured Progress points a finger at a rival testing vendor, American Institutes for Research. Before the Smarter Balanced Assessment was created, American Institutes for Research already had developed an online testing system. Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium officials paid American Institutes for Research $6 million to give its version of the system to 15 states. Under contracts many states had with the consortium, companies such as Measured Progress were to take American Institutes for Research’s code and tweak it as needed. The source code was supposed to be released to member states and their testing companies in fall 2014, but some parts of the code came in as late as January 2015, according to Measured Progress. “Over the last several months, Measured Progress performed exhaustive quality assurance testing every time we received updated code from the Smarter Balanced vendor,” Measured Progress CEO Martin Borg said. “Multiple and delayed deliveries of the code limited the degree to which we could confidently predict

The Common Core education standards call for students to be able to use technology to research, write and give oral presentations, but the imperative for educators arrived last month with the introduction of standardized tests that are taken on computers instead of with paper and pencils. (associated press)

how the assessment delivery system would perform during peak traffic times.” In an interview with EdWeek, American Institutes for Research President Jon Cohen said delays were to be expected in a large-scale rollout of a new test and downplayed his organization’s role in the technical problems. Problems with the code also caused Nevada to push back the testing window two weeks. “We delayed it because we didn’t have the confidence to let it go,” said Steve Canavero, deputy superintendent of achievement at the Nevada Department of Education. Measured Progress said the problems persisted even after the company increased its server capacity. “Even with the increased number of servers, the platform does not support the number of students currently accessing the system,” company officials said. Before testing began, the maximum number of students who could take the test in Nevada at one time was thought to be around 50,000. After the problems started surfacing, however, Measured Progress figured that number could be as low as 10,000. Top-level Clark County School District officials balked at the news. There are more than twice that many students in just one grade level in Clark County. Students in grades three through eight were supposed to take the test. The events came as a shock to others, especially administrators in the school district, who largely have been left out of high-level discussions with the testing company. “It’s hard to understand what some of the issues are,” said Leslie Arnold, the Clark County School District administrator in charge of testing. Now, there’s nothing left for the state and its school districts to do but wait. Testing doesn’t officially end until early June. Measured Progress said it would review the failures after testing is over. It’s likely the company’s business with Nevada also could be over. Measured Progress’ $7.5 million contract expires at the end of the year, and the state has said it would accept new bids.

A glossary of terms SBAC Short for Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, SBAC is a group of 21 states that agreed to use the computerized Smarter Balanced Assessment to test students on new Common Core standards. Many people also refer to the test in question as SBAC. The test is one of two major Common Core exams in use. The other, used by 13 states primarily along the east coast, is called the PARCC. Nevada pays roughly $1.2 million each year to use the test.

American Institutes for Research American Institutes for Research is a Washington, D.C. nonprofit focused on social science research and education policy. Its assessment program develops tests and testing systems for schools and analyzes the results. The organization’s online testing system was used in every state that took the SBAC but encountered problems in three states, including Nevada.

Measured Progress The company has been Nevada’s main testing vendor for more than 10 years. Measured Progress develops tests, administers tests, collects results and sends the data back to state education officials. In addition to traditional pen-and-paper tests, the company was contracted in May 2014 to handle the SBAC test. Of Measured Progress’ $7.5 million contract with the state, about $2.5 million was for the SBAC.

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Best fits for safe motorcycle riders Wearing proper, protective gear can save motorcycle riders’ lives. Good gear simply should be part of the rider’s covenant; it’s as important as windshields, seatbelts, even doors in a car. Nevada law requires anyone on a motorcycle to wear a helmet and eye protection, but there are many other important, and possibly life-saving, pieces of equipment for motorcycle riders.

Gloves During a crash, it’s instinct for riders to use their hands to guard themselves from falling, and durable, heavyduty gloves can help minimize injury. Gloves made for motorcycling are created with materials that protect the hands from road abrasion, as well as impact. Many extend up the arm to protect the wrist, too. Gloves also can prevent riders’ hands from getting too cold, which can happen very quickly, even in moderate temperatures. Many gloves are made to be both windproof and waterproof.

FIT TIPS Gloves should fit snuggly around the wrist to ensure they don’t slide off.

Jacket and pants Wearing a proper jacket and pants while riding can help prevent skin abrasions, broken bones and even organ damage. Look for heavyduty, abrasion-resistant materials that are padded with body armor. The least amount of skin a rider leaves exposed while riding, the better off he or she will be in the event of a crash.

FIT TIPS Heavy jackets can get hot for riders in Las Vegas, but a well-ventilated jacket can alleviate discomfort while keeping riders safe. Waterproof options are available as well. Jackets and pants should fit snuggly to prevent armor from shifting during a crash, but they should not be excessively tight. Light-colored or reflective swatches on riding clothes make riders more visible to motorists.

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Helmet All riders in Nevada must wear a helmet and eye protection. During a crash, a quality helmet can prevent head trauma, including permanent brain damage or death. Eye protection can help ensure a rider’s vision remains intact regardless of flying road debris. A full-face helmet tends to be the most practical because it also protects the rider’s face from rocks, bugs and debris.

Fit tips Helmets should fit snuggly but comfortably. They should not move around on the head but also shouldn’t pinch or irritate any pressure points. Generally, helmets should be replaced five years after their manufacture date or after any crash, even if they appear to be in fine condition.

Technology for the head Evolving technology is improving both helmet function and rider comfort. Like next-generation facewear for fighter pilots, some helmets offer a heads-up display in the helmet’s faceshield, including GPS navigation, weather updates and other helpful data, as well as wide-angle camera displays of blindspots and the rearview. Other helmets include a thermal lining that cools the head when it senses that there has been a crash. Cold can reduce brain swelling and help keep brain temperatures under fatal levels until help arrives.

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Handcuff can boost Mob Museum, CSI attraction

ive years ago, there was a question of whether the Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas would agree to enter into a cross-promotional partnership with the in-development Mob Experience being planned at the Tropicana. The concept was that a single ticket might be offered to both attractions, given they were exhibiting such similar subject matter. That concept was swatted away by officials with the Mob Museum, John Katsilometes particularly then-mayor Oscar Goodman, who loathed the project at the Trop and wanted nothing to do with the competing attraction. As time passed, the Mob Museum far outlasted the Mob Experience, later renamed the Mob Attraction. But the idea of the Mob Museum cross-promoting with a Strip tourist attraction didn’t die. In place now is a $45 combo ticket for the Mob Museum and “CSI: The Experience” at MGM Grand. The latter is a

Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman talks about the barber chair on which Albert Anastasia was sitting when he was murdered. The chair can be seen at the Mob Museum, which is partnering with “CSI: The Experience” at MGM Grand to offer one $45 ticket purchase that provides access to both crime- and crimefighting-themed attractions. (STAFF FILE)

walking tour that allows visitors to experience the world of forensic science and crime-scene investigation, and actually solve a mock murder, in the TV franchise developed by UNLV grad Anthony Zuiker. The price is a savings of $8 per ticket to both attractions. As Mob Museum spokeswoman Ashley Misko said, “Combining our two attractions into a one-ticket experience allows law enforcement enthusiasts two incredibly entertaining ways to indulge their interest. Of course, there’s nowhere

else in the world where tourists have this opportunity. It’s a fantastic distinction for Las Vegas.” Now, if someone can fold in the “Bodies” and “Titanic” exhibits at the Luxor … n The team taking over casino operations at Westgate Las Vegas has a familiar look and feel. The crew from Paragon Gaming, led by longtime Las Vegas casino executive Diana Bennett (daughter of the late Sahara and Circus Circus owner William Bennett, a Las

Vegas legend) and Scott Menke is due to formalize its partnership with Westgate on June 1. Paragon ran the Riviera until its closing this month. Menke and another Paragon official, veteran gaming exec Yale Rowe, were on hand at the opening April 23 of the “Graceland Presents Elvis: The Exhibition, the Show, the Experience.” Westgate owner David Siegel and his right-hand exec, Mark Waltrip, have been eager to partner with an operations team acutely familiar with how business is done in Las Vegas. With Bennett, Menke and Rowe handling the hotel and casino ops, their search is a success. n Among the more notable figures to walk the property on the last night of the Riviera was former Regent and Lt. Gov. Lonnie Hammargren. He was seated at the final performance at the Riviera Comedy Club, co-headlined by Michael “Wheels” Parise and Shayma Tash. Hammargren’s Las Vegas home is stuffed with Las Vegas artifacts, and he typically is spotted at resort closings. This was both a dry run and a night out for Hammargren. Count on him to comb the property during the Riv’s liquidation sale. That eagerly anticipated event is set to begin 9 a.m. May 14 and continue 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the following Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Sunday after, until there is nothing left to buy.

Column on Stirling Club prompts clarification by The Sunday staff

A column that appeared in the April 19 edition of The Sunday online and print publications requires correction and clarification. The column centered on the status of the Stirling Club at Turnberry Place under the ownership of investment partners JDLB LLC and JDLB Mansion LLC. That group purchased the Mansion, which encompasses the Stirling Club at Turnberry Place, in October 2013, for $10,546,000 from former owners Jeffrey and Jacqui Soffer and their company, Turnberry Associates. Las Vegas real estate agent Jason Abrams was reported to have filed a lawsuit seeking compensation for his work in the sale. While the company Abrams represents, Luxury Homes of Las Vegas, continues to pursue compensation related to the sale in the dispute, Abrams himself has been dismissed specifically from that complaint. The Stirling Club’s current owners deny that Abrams or Luxury Homes of Las Vegas are due any compensation by way of their suit. The column also stated, inaccurately, that this ongoing litigation prevented the transfer of the proper-

ty to a new owner. There is no court order that would preclude the current owners from executing a sale of the Stirling Club. It also was reported that representatives of investors interested in purchasing the property estimated it might cost upward of $6 million to fully restore the property. That estimate has not been independently verified by impartial parties and should be considered as speculation by a party with a stake in the property’s valuation. In a statement to The Sunday, the owners’ representative disputed the $6 million figure and added, “The property continues to be fully maintained by the current owner, there are no known plumbing issues, and the property is in exceptional condition.” The column stated that a hearing on the ongoing legal dispute was expected within 30 days of the column’s April 19 publication date. While it was reported that depositions were to be noticed within 30 days, there was no pending court hearing date set in the ongoing litigation. The luxury Stirling Club property was built for $4 million a decade before it closed in 2012.

A multifaceted events and recreation center, the complex featured a lounge and adjoining restaurant, spa, pool and fitness center, as well as tennis courts, two kitchens, 10 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms and separate staff quarters. The main building, an 80,000-square-foot mansion, features marble, brass, polished-wood effects and red-carpeted stairways. The club was offered as a perk to Turnberry Place residents at $400 per month. But when the economic downturn occurred, residents left the property and dues began drying up. However, a group of investors from a New York hospitality company reportedly has expressed willingness to make an offer on the property. After the column’s publication, investment partners JDLB LLC and JDLB Mansion LLC issued a statement disputing several points and saying they had no information or knowledge of the New York hospitality company. JDLB LLC and JDLB Mansion LLC declined to be interviewed at this time, opting instead to issue the statement.

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steps to reduce your risk of stroke Strokes are the second-leading cause of death worldwide, just behind heart disease, and the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States. ¶ Follow-up care for patients who survive a stroke can take a toll on family who help out. Having had a stroke also puts you at a much higher risk for an additional stroke. ¶ But the good news is there are solid, comprehensible ways to reduce your risk of stroke and help improve your health in general. There also are ways to manage your health if you’ve already had a stroke. ¶ “Prevention has really become key with strokes,” said Dr. Azin Azma, medical director of neurology and stroke program director at MountainView Hospital.

Don’t wait to see if your stroke symptoms get better. “As a neurologist, our motto is: ‘Time is brain,’ ” Dr. Azin Azma said. The faster you can get to the hospital, the better. Certain types of strokes can be treated only in the first few hours, and untreated strokes can lead to permanent damage. Call 911 for an ambulance rather than driving yourself to a hospital, going to an urgent care clinic or asking a family member or friend to drive you.

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A severe headache with no known cause

Sudden vision problems

What is a stroke? It’s a brain attack, a disruption in blood flow to the brain, that results in the affected area of the brain not being able to do its job anymore, either temporarily or permanently. There are two general types of strokes: Ischemic strokes These make up 90 percent of all strokes. Blood flow in the brain is blocked by a blood clot or the closing of a blood vessel. Hemorrhagic strokes These are more rare and result from bleeding inside the brain from a ruptured blood vessel or a ruptured brain aneurysm. The blood spills into the brain and causes pressure and swelling to nearby tissue. Both kinds of strokes interrupt the brain’s supply of blood, which can produce a host of symptoms that could lead to temporary or permanent brain damage.

Who is at risk? The main risk factor is a prior history of strokes. A previous stroke can make you up to 10 times more likely to suffer a second or third stroke, Azma said. Other risk factors:

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Stroke risk is higher for black Americans, who face twice the risk and a higher rate of death than white Americans.

Heart disease Irregular, rapid heart rate Blood disorders Artery disease

Weakness or numbness on one side of the body

“Risk factors have a cumulative effect as we age,” Azma said. However, strokes can, and do, happen in younger patients. Those often are misdiagnosed due to the patient’s age. The causes of strokes in young adults can include tears in blood vessels, inflammation of the arteries and blood clots in the venous drainage system of the brain. Certain medications, such as birth control, can contribute.

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How to help prevent strokes Poor general health accounts for many stroke risk factors. Lifestyle modifications such as losing weight and eating better, reducing blood pressure and cholesterol, and stopping smoking can be major benefits to reduce stroke risk. Having your heart examined for blood clots or an irregular heart rhythm also is important. If blood flow to the brain is impeded, a surgeon can open an artery to remove plaque buildup or place a small tube called a stent to open an artery for better blood flow. ¶ Atrial fibrillation, or a rapid and irregular heartbeat, can lead to clotting and stroke. Doctors often prescribe blood thinning medication to reduce stroke risk. “When patients come in with a ‘mini stroke’ — a transient ischemic attack that lasts less than 24 hours and they fully recover — we take it very seriously because that’s our chance to prevent a future stroke from happening,” Dr. Azin Azma said. ¶ A healthy diet to reduce stroke risk is similar to a heart-healthy diet: low in cholesterol and salt, with lots of fruits and vegetables. Regular exercise also helps reduce obesity and lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

Sudden confusion

Dizziness or coordination problems

F.A.S.T.

This acronym is an easy way to remember stroke symptoms. Face and Arm: Sudden weakness or numbness Speech: Aphasia, or an inability to speak or understand language. This also can manifest as trouble reading or writing and slurred speech. Time: Get to an emergency room at a stroke-certified hospital as fast as possible. Message and data rates apply.For more info visit texterhelp.com

After a stroke Rehabilitation can help a stroke sufferer recover brain function and repair damage, in some cases, or learn to cope with a loss of brain function in others. “The key is therapy — physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, learning to use a walker or a cane, learning to feed yourself again, to read and write,” Azma said. “Our rehab facility takes care of a high number of stroke patients and has a lot of expertise in all of those services.”

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Sammy’s tequila shrimp

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Step 4: mexican dirty rice with cotija cream sauce for the cream sauce

recipe provided by cabo wabo cantina

Directions

Tequila lovers can satisfy their appetite with this shrimp dish featuring Cabo Wabo’s signature tequila-lime sauce served over Mexican dirty rice. At the restaurant, it would cost $24.95, but with a little time and lots of ingredients, home chefs can make it, too.

1. In a small saucepan, sauté the garlic and onions in olive oil. Add heavy cream and bring to a slow boil; simmer for 15 minutes.

Steps 1 & 2: chipotle paste & butter

/2 oz olive oil 1

4 large garlic cloves

8 dry chipotle chiles

1 tsp olive oil

1 tbsp chopped garlic

Step 3: tequila shrimp

1 oz olive oil

10 shrimp

1 oz. sliced garlic

2 tbsp diced white onion

2 cups heavy cream

/2 tsp white pepper

/4 cup grated Cotija cheese

1 tsp kosher salt

2 cups water

4 oz piloncillo (Mexican dark brown sugar)

3 chile arbol peppers

8 oz tequilawhite wine mix (4 oz each)

2 oz chipotle butter

2. Whisk in the white pepper and Cotija cheese and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring constantly so the cheese does not stick to the bottom. 3. Place the mixture in a blender and puree for 10 to 15 seconds.

for the rice

Directions 1. In a small saucepan, fry the garlic gloves in olive oil until they are golden brown. Add the chipotle chiles and continue to fry until the chiles are plump. 2. Add the kosher salt and piloncillo. Bring the mixture to a boil and allow it to simmer for about 30 minutes until it takes on a light syrup consistency. 3. Let the mixture cool for about 30 minutes and place it in a small food processor or blender. Blend until it’s in puree form and has a thick, pasty consistency. Place the chipotle paste in the refrigerator to cool.

To make the butter:

6 oz unsalted soft butter

3 tbsp chipotle paste

1. Place the soft butter and chipotle paste in a mixing bowl and mix by hand until evenly blended.

1 oz cilantro

1 lime

Directions

4 oz cooked white rice

4 oz cotija cheese cream sauce

2 oz grilled corn 3 oz Oaxaca cheese, shredded

1. Season the shrimp with kosher salt and pepper in a bowl. Heat a pan with olive oil. 2. When the pan is extremely hot, place three chile arbol peppers in it with the shrimp. Sear and sauté the mixture.

2 oz roasted Poblano peppers

2 oz roasted Red Bell peppers

1 oz chopped cilantro

3. When the shrimp is half cooked, toss in the cilantro and deglaze the shrimp with the tequila-wine mixture.

Directions

4. Add in the chipotle butter and continue cooking. Reduce the mixture by half. Once it has cooled, lightly squeeze fresh lime on top.

1. Place all of the ingredients except the Oaxaca cheese in a 10-inch Teflon pan. Cook the mixture until the rice has absorbed 80 percent of the cheese sauce. Turn off the heat and fold in the Oaxaca cheese.

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SHOP A NEW AISLE FOR CLEANING PRODUCTS BY THE SUNDAY STAFF

Using a mixture of baking soda, vinegar and salt, you can clean practically any appliance or fixture in your home. But there are slightly more unusual green cleaning methods that enthusiasts say also work without chemicals.

■ Clean your bathtub with a grapefruit and salt. Cut the grapefruit in half, sprinkle salt in the bottom of the tub and rub vigorously with the grapefruit. Pick up the grapefruit every few seconds to ensure it’s grabbing the salt as opposed to simply pushing it around. Don’t use salt on the fixtures. Instead, juice the grapefruit on them and wipe them down with a soft towel. ■ Clean silver with aluminum foil. In a pot or pan, boil a liter of water, a tablespoon of baking soda and a baseball-sized, loosely crumpled wad of aluminum foil. Throw your silverware into the water for about 10 seconds — more if it’s really tarnished — and fish it out with a pair of tongs. Ta-da! Clean silver. ■ Use toothpaste to remove heat and water rings from wood. Mix equal parts non-gel toothpaste and baking soda. Dampen a cloth with water, and rub the toothpaste mixture with the wood grain to buff over the ring. Wipe off with a dry cloth, and polish like normal. Don’t use on unfinished wood, lacquer or antiques. ■ Get rid of rust with a potato. Cut a potato, dip it in dishwashing soap or baking soda, and rub it on the rust.

WARNING: Never combine ammoniabased cleaners with bleach products. The fumes are extremely dangerous.

■ Clean your microwave with water. Put a bowl of water with a wooden spoon in it in the microwave, and zap it until it reaches a boil. Leave the door closed for a few minutes. The steam from the water will loosen any dried-on food particles. Wipe the microwave clean with a damp rag, and you’re done. ■ Remove hard water stains with lemon. Use lemon oil to remove hard water spots from your shower door or chrome bathroom accessories. ■ Spruce up your fireplace with salt and cream of tartar. To loosen soot in a wood-burning fireplace, occasionally toss a handful of salt into the fire. The burning salt will help loosen the soot. To clean soot and smoke smudges from the fireplace frame, make a paste of cream of tartar and water, rub it into the stains, let the mixture dry, then gently scrub it off.

■ Use a hand steamer to clean ovens and stove tops. Put plain tap water in a hand steamer, plug it in, and steam appliances with caked-on grime or grease. Wipe dirty areas with a cloth, and voila! — a scrub-free clean. ■ Clean kitchen cabinets and hardwood floors with oil and vinegar. Mix equal parts white vinegar and hot water, then add a few drops of olive oil. Dip a soft rag or mop in the mixture, and swab it on the wood. The vinegar cuts grease and disinfects, while the olive oil shines.

TOUGH-TO-TACKLE STAINS ■ Get grease spots out of clothes with chalk. Rub plain white chalk on grease stains before laundering. The chalk will soak up the grease and come out with detergent. ■ Remove permanent marker with rubbing alcohol. Apply alcohol to a clean cloth and dab the stain. ■ Remove red wine spills with hydrogen peroxide. Soak up as much of the wine as you can with a paper towel, then mix a teaspoon of dish soap with a cup of hydrogen peroxide. Place a dry towel behind the fabric if possible, and blot the peroxide mixture on the stain. ■ Use an egg to clean coffee stains. Beat an egg yolk with a small amount of lukewarm water. Work the mixture into the stain with a towel for about a minute, then rinse thoroughly with water.

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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.

Shrek (A833979)

Montana (A836658)

Simon

Buttercup

Age: 19-month-old spayed female Breed: Springer mix Description: Shrek enjoys running but likes hanging out at home, too. She’s good with other dogs but can get pushy with pups smaller than her. She is housebroken and crate-trained. Adoption Fee: $200

Age: 7-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Montana takes time to warm up to new people but gets along with children, dogs and other cats once he’s comfortable. He is used to being an indoor cat. Adoption Fee: $80

Age: 1-year-old neutered male Breed: Dutch mix bunny Description: Abandoned outdoors, Simon was starving and injured. He is now safe and grateful for daily salads and lounging on comfy bedding. Adoption Fee: $25

Age: 11-year-old spayed female Breed: Cairn terrier and Shih Tzu mix Description: Sweet Buttercup is so bouncy and young at heart, it’s hard to believe she is 11 years old. She is house-trained and compatible with dogs. Adoption Fee: $35

Puss (A823123)

Archie (A836426)

Brian

Astrid

Age: 4-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic mediumhair Description: Puss is outgoing and gets along with children, cats and dogs. Offer him a chin or ear scratch, and he’ll never leave your side. Adoption Fee: $80

Age: 7-year-old neutered male Breed: Terrier mix Description: Archie is playful, sweet and friendly, and he’s sure to stick by your side (or follow your every footstep) once he gets to know you. Adoption Fee: $155

Age: 7-year-old neutered male Breed: Labrador retriever mix Description: Brian patiently awaits someone to love. He’ll never give up hope. A calm home environment with a steady lifestyle routine is ideal for him. Adoption Fee: $40

Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: Tuxedo shorthair Description: Astrid is fascinated by everyone and everything that enters the house. You often may catch her staring at you as she watches and learns. Adoption Fee: $20

Lori (A839609)

Princess (A839711)

Spartacus

Francine

Age: 1-year female Breed: Hamster Description: Lori enjoys stuffing her cheeks and taking laps on her wheel. Give her safe spaces to explore, and she’ll give you a lifetime of happiness. Adoption Fee: $5

Age: 8-month-old spayed female Breed: Shorthaired rabbit Description: Princess is a curious rabbit looking to hop her way into a new home. She’s friendly with children, too. Adoption Fee: $25

Age: 10-year-old neutered male Breed: Tuxedo medium-hair Description: Spartacus is lovable and serene, and great with people and cats. His 10 extra toes (polydactyl — three on his front paws, two on his hind paws) help him give great hugs. Adoption Fee: $20

Age: 1-year-old spayed female Breed: Chihuahua mix Description: Francine likes to sneak doggie kisses on your chin. She is a young, gentle girl with a pensive nature. She is sweet with other good-natured dogs, too. Adoption Fee: $65

Animal foundation 702-384-3333 x131 | animalfoundation.com/adopt Animals are assigned a color next to their names indicating location: 655 N. Mojave Road, Las Vegas 286 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson

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The one place that brought me peace was in between the lines. ... Once I stepped between the lines for practice or games, it’s almost like everything went away. It has always given me clarity and a calming.” — Mike Peck

Basketball coach Mike Peck passes a ball to Troy Brown Jr. during practice for the Las Vegas Prospects, an Amateur Athletic Union team, at the Henderson International School gym. (steve marcus/Staff)

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he’s back, squeezing more out of each player Former Pilots coach has developed talent at every level of basketball

By Taylor Bern Staff Writer

t’s a Sunday morning at Henderson International School and Troy Brown, one of the highest-rated high school basketball prospects in the country, is going through rigorous drills with his newest coach, Mike Peck. “He’s very calm, composed all the time,” Brown, a sophomore point guard at Centennial High, says about his new AAU coach. Similar sentiments could have been uttered by players Peck has worked with in Michigan, Idaho and even China. Last winter and spring, Peck was coaching in the NBA D-League. Now he’s back in Southern Nevada, working with players on the Las Vegas Prospects 17-and-under team, which pulls from multiple high schools and plays a national schedule in the spring and summer. Despite having players who are mostly sophomores and compete largely against juniors, the Prospects are in position to qualify for July’s Peach Jam in Georgia, which features most of the nation’s top high school players.

basketball therapy Peck, 45, spent six years at Findlay Prep, five as head coach. Most of the work that led to his greatest coaching achievements so far occurred with the Pilots, who amassed a 65-0 record in home games. The basketball gym, and this one in particular, is a place of comfort for Peck. When his parents died in a car wreck prior to his senior year at Division II Northwood University in Michigan, Peck turned to basketball as therapy. “The one place that brought me peace was in between the lines,” he said. “As much as it was hard to deal with at the time, going into my senior year without them, once I stepped between the lines for practice or games, it’s almost like everything went away. It has always given me clarity and a calming.” That was true for Peck as a player at Northwood, where he graduated as the school’s career leader in 3-pointers made (218) and attempted (520), and it

has been true as a coach. Peck’s style — his voice, stern though rarely cracked from yelling, his hair always just so — has carried him across five levels of coaching, with pit stops at national camps and an international tour to China with Nike. Peck was in a Beijing hotel room last August when Prospects founder Anthony Brown first reached out about joining the program, which needed a coaching upgrade after joining the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League, routinely the top league on the summer circuit. GOING UP On a wall of the Findlay Prep gym hangs a banner, unveiled in February, to commemorate Peck as the program’s first Hall of Fame inductee for his record of 157-8 with three National High School Invitational championships. On another wall hang banners honoring former Pilots in the NBA. Peck helped acquire the Pilots’ first Nike contract and pulled in some of the best talent from across North America, at one point winning 45 straight games. He could have stayed and kept hanging banners but chose to move on. “I kept asking myself, ‘What’s next? What more can we do here?’ ” Peck said. “I was ready personally for the next step, the next challenge.” Peck answered a largely unprecedented call from the NBA’s Portland Trailblazers to coach the team’s Developmental League affiliate, the Idaho Stampede. D-League teams generally value individual players’ progress over wins and losses but hope for the “best-of-both-worlds” success Peck achieved at Findlay Prep. That didn’t happen — Peck went 43-57 in two seasons — but the feedback he received generally was positive. For example, Justin Holliday filled up the Stampede’s stat sheet in Peck’s first season before eventually finding a spot on the end of the bench of this year’s Golden State Warriors squad, the top seed in the Western Conference. Likewise, Desert Pines High grad Pierre Jackson scored a DLeague record 58 points in a game for Idaho dur-

ing a stretch that helped him get in position for a roster spot with the Philadelphia 76ers before a ruptured Achilles tendon derailed that plan. “That’s always been my MO, my objective and what I’ve had success at: developing players for that next level and beyond,” Peck said. picking up momentum for next rise If he were worried about perception, Peck probably wouldn’t be coaching the Prospects. “I’ve touched every level,” Peck said. “I don’t know that there’s a lot of guys that have that diverse of a portfolio.” Ultimately, he would like to be a Division I head coach, but first, Peck wants to be an assistant so he can take advantage of his recruiting ties across the country and enjoy a closer relationship with players than a head coach sometimes is able to have. He won’t predict whether he’ll achieve his dream next year or even in the next five years, but with the Prospects, Peck wants to apply the same development techniques that have taken him across the globe. “He’s always comparing us and treating us like we’re NBA players so we can get better,” Troy Brown said. “That’s one thing that I appreciate about him. He’s always bringing in new stuff that I haven’t done before, and he helps my game overall. It’s more advanced. It makes everybody think and work together.” Because of conflicting schedules and an increasingly national roster that’s 30 percent out-ofstaters, at this practice, there are barely enough players for a game of 21. It’s just Brown, four-star Bishop Gorman High wing Charles O’Bannon Jr. and Desert Pines guard Capri Uzan. Overseeing it is Peck, a coach who could conceivably be anywhere, but through a combination of choice, skill and luck is standing under a banner bearing his name, coming up with new ways to help elite players develop their own sanctuary and escape in between two lines and a couple of hoops. “When you’re in here,” Peck said, “nothing else matters.”

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Date: May 13-June 5; drawings Wednesday through Friday, beginning May 20 Time: Drawings at 8:15 p.m. Information: Earn one drawing ticket for every 500 base points. Total of $9,000 in prizes each week. Prize amount increases each day.

Progressive poker variant Date: Ongoing Information: Caribbean stud, Ultimate Texas Hold’em and three-card poker players can make optional $5 side bets for a chance to win a progressive jackpot.

Top of the Hill slot tournament Date: Tuesdays and Wednesdays Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Win cash prizes.

Rollin’ For Dough Date: Fridays Time: Drawings from 1 to 9 p.m. Information: Earn drawing tickets for a chance to roll the dice and win 10x the roll. Two players will be chosen every hour.

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Free White Castle Date: May 25 Time: Noon-6 p.m. Information: Free White Castle cheeseburgers will be served to celebrate Memorial Day.

New player rewards Date: Ongoing Information: Sign up for a players card and spin to win up to $1,000 in free play.

Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 11x points on reels and 7x points on video poker.

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Mother Lode swipe and win Date: Ongoing Information: Club members can win up to $2,500 daily. Earn points for chances to swipe the prize machine, with a maximum of three swipes daily. Earn five points for a chance to win $50, 40 points for a chance to win $100 and 300 points for a chance to win $2,500.

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New player rewards Date: Ongoing Information: Sign up for a TI Players Club and earn rewards starting at 50 points. New members who earn 100 points can win $20 to $100 in slot play. Continue playing to earn a slot card keeper; T-shirt; more slot play; a meal for two at the buffet, Gilley’s or Phil’s Italian Steakhouse; tickets to “Mystere”; or a complimentary room. All points earned in the first seven days from initial sign up are counted.

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Nifty 50 slot tournament Date: Wednesdays Time: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Information: First prize is $1,000. Earn entries with play.

Make Mom Happy gift card giveaway Date: May 10 Information: For every 2,500 base points earned, players receive a $25 gift card to retailers such as Wal-Mart, Walgreens and Target.

Point multipliers Date: Thursdays and Saturdays Information: On Thursdays, earn 3x points on video poker and 7x points on reels. On Saturdays, earn 4x points on video poker and 10x points on reels.

Mother’s Day 4x bingo coverall Date: May 10 Time: 11 a.m.; 1, 7 and 9 p.m. Information: First-, second-, third- and fourth-chance coveralls win $1,000.

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Fuel rewards Date: Ongoing Information: Link a Total Rewards card to a Shell credit card and save up to 50 cents per gallon of gas.

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here’s a lot to be said for the attention customers receive at small businesses, whether it’s a fashionable boutique, a mom-and-pop restaurant or a familyowned repair shop. Staff and owners get to know their patrons and how best to serve them. But sometimes small businesses grow larger, either as a function of population growth or because of mergers and acquisitions. At risk is losing the personal connections that marked the good old days. This is, in a sense, what happened to school districts in Clark County. In 1956, there were 14 school districts in Clark County, educating about 20,000 students. But that year, those small, independent districts were consolidated into one by the state Legislature, which decided that each county should have its own unified school district. Today, the Clark County School District is the fifth-largest in the nation with 320,000 students and, as we’re often reminded, generally abysmal academic performance. State lawmakers are pondering whether the district has gotten

too big to deliver a quality product — or even just an average product — and stay connected with its patrons. Republican state Assemblyman David Gardner, a contract lawyer who represents the west side of our valley, thinks he may have an answer. He suggests the district be subdivided into five or more “precincts,” which would remain under the umbrella of the Clark County School District but enjoy autonomy in deciding how to deliver education. CCSD still would play a vital role in providing the superstructure. It would, for instance, be in charge of all school buses and other transportation services, operate a central kitchen and round up substitute teachers as needed. Specialty programs offered by the district still would be provided by CCSD, and it would be the recipient of state funds that are funneled to Clark County for schools. CCSD officials would divvy up the same amount of money per student for each of the precincts, so no one precinct would have a financial advantage over another. Could this sort of deconsolidation work? Who knows?

In its current iteration, Gardner’s bill, Assembly Bill 394, calls for a full study of how such a scenario could play out, an undertaking that could cost as much as $1 million. Gardner hopes that after sufficient analysis, the quasi-breakup could go to the 2017 Legislature for action. An obvious concern, Gardner acknowledges, is that in the creation of subdistricts, one or more might be disadvantaged in resources or disproportionately populated by students in greater need of academic services. That would be morally wrong and likely would earn the attention of the Justice Department. Such a concern would have to be addressed during the study period, which would include representatives from the Clark County Commission, the School Board, the various municipalities and rural regions, the teachers union, the governor and the Board of Education. Gardner is hopeful for two outcomes should his plan come to fruition. First, that parents and grandparents will have greater access to administrators and precinct trustees and have confidence that concerns, complaints and suggestions

will be heard and respected. “Studies show that smaller districts are more responsive and have better outcomes,” Gardner said. “In big districts, parents struggle to get their voice heard.” Secondly, Gardner hopes principals and teachers in nimble subdistricts will feel emboldened to pursue initiatives to raise student performance. With a sense of greater freedom to explore teaching strategies will come greater accountability of principals and teachers, Gardner says. Pat Skorkowsky, superintendent of the Clark County School District, suggests the Legislature instead authorize greater school-by-school autonomy to principals. For example, money now earmarked for textbooks might be better spent on technology or professional development, he said. “We need to be allowed to make local choices and then be held accountable for those results,” Skorkowsky said. We agree with Skorkowsky, but we support Gardner’s call to study the idea of subdistricts. It seems we’ve tried just about everything else, and we’re still flailing for a solution.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS sunday, may 10 San Gennaro Feast: The largest Italian food and music festival in Las Vegas, held bi-annually in honor of Saint Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, Italy. The festival features food vendors, arts and crafts, home exhibits, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painters, live international acts and amusement rides. Noon-11 p.m., $8-$9, Grand Canyon Shopping Center, 4245 S. Grand Canyon Dr., sangennarofeast.com. “Giselle”: One of ballet’s most enduring and celebrated works, “Giselle” tells the story of a young woman whose love survives beyond death to save the man who betrayed her. 2 p.m., $29-$128, Reynolds Hall, Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., thesmithcenter.com

Ingredients 1 1/2 oz Grey Goose L’Orange 3/4 oz Aperol Italian aperitif 1 oz Fruitations Pure Bottled Cranberry 1 oz orange juice 1 oz club soda Orange wheel for garnish 1 tbsp Lounge Attire Premium Cocktail Cranberries for garnish

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Combine the Grey Goose, Aperol, cranberry juice and orange juice in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Cover and shake thoroughly. Strain over ice into a 12-ounce, double old-fashioned glass. Add club soda. Garnish with the orange wheel and cranberries.

The Madras 2.0 is upgraded in all the right places. Like its predecessor, this cocktail is fruity and refreshing, but the introduction of bitter and slightly more acidic elements creates a drink that is layered, rich and sure to please. Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, executive director of mixology and spirits education at Southern Wine & Spirits.

Residents are invited to share their vision for downtown Las Vegas as the city continues its community outreach. Two events are scheduled to solicit input on the challenges and opportunities facing downtown. Session 1 is 2-4 p.m.; Session 2 is 6-8 p.m., free, World Market Center, Building C, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, 702-599-9621.

Uncharted Winds in Concert: The ensemble consists of Alexander Viazovtsev, flute; Gilbert Castaneda, oboe; Bill Bernatis, horn; Laraine Kaizer-Viazovtsev, violin; and Jae Ahn, piano. 2 p.m., $10-$12, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340. *Also: 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday. “Pippin”: The Tony award-winning musical follows Pippin, a young prince in search of the secret to happiness and fulfillment. 4 p.m., $10-$20, Faith Lutheran High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way, faiththeatrecompany.com. Harmony Hand Bells: Enjoy a performance of hand bells featuring Bradley Hendricks, conductor; Spencer Baker, accompanist; and Allison Pruett, soloist. 5 p.m., free, Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway, 702-4548484.

Wednesday, May 13 Fashion Focus Forum: The Las Vegas Fashion Council and the Art Institute of Las Vegas will host an educational panel session for high school and college students who want to pursue a career in fashion or other artistic fields. The panel of professionals will offer insight and practical tips for career building based on their personal experiences and successes. A Q&A session will follow. Seating is limited to 100. 5-6:30 p.m., free, the Art Institute of Las Vegas, 2350 Corporate Circle, lasvegasfashion-

Hiking with Your Ears: Fred Bell discusses his search for quiet places in Nevada. 7 p.m., free, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, 702-948-5906.

Friday, May 15 Christopher Lloyd is scheduled to appear on Fremont Street to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Back to the Future.” (associated press file)

council.com. “Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine”: The film follows director Michele Josue as she travels to pivotal locations in Matthew Shepard’s life, interviewing friends and family members, and gaining insight into the life and loss of Shepard, who in 1998 was beaten and left for dead in Laramie, Wyo. The film’s director and producer are expected to participate and be available for questions. RSVP encouraged. 5 p.m., free, Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, 401 S. Maryland Parkway, thecenterlv.org.

Thursday, May 14 Las Vegas Elks Helldorado Days: Watch local cowboys and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association champions compete. There will be a carnival, a parade, music and more. Times and prices vary, Symphony Park, 495 S. Main St., elkshelldorado.com. *Also: Friday through Sunday. Tears of Joy Theatre: “When Animals Were People”: A folklore performance by the Huichol Indians of Mexico about newly created beings that evolve into the creatures they were meant to be and find the habitats they were meant to enjoy. 10:30 a.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459. Downtown master plan meeting:

Opportunity Village’s 60th birthday: The Magical Forest will transform into a “Wizard of Oz”-inspired wonderland with attractions, children’s games and live entertainment. Guests can sign a birthday card, taste birthday cake and enjoy root beer floats. The party will include a Hofbrauhaus beer garden with beer and wine, a DJ, a band and hot-air balloon rides (Saturday only). 5:30-10 p.m., $10, children 12 and under are free, Opportunity Village Oakey Campus, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., wizardofov.com. *Also: 5:30-10 p.m. Saturday and 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday. Las Vegas Car Stars: Paul Casey Productions celebrates the 30th anniversary of “Back To the Future,” featuring producer Bob Gale, actors Christopher Lloyd (Doc Brown) and Lea Thompson (Jennifer Parker), and more. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., free, Fremont Street, lasvegascarstars.com. *Also: Saturday. Smashbox photo shoot: Join makeup brand Smashbox for an afternoon makeover, then model in your own photo shoot with photographer Steven Khan, who will capture your look and send you home with a photo CD of your professional shots. Space is limited, appointments are encouraged. Noon-8 p.m., free with $75 Smashbox purchase, Sephora Caesars Palace, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-228-3535. *Also: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at Sephora Town Square, 702-361-3727.

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LIFE Fresh52 farmers market will feature live music, raffles and street food by Echo & Rig, Social Bistro, Made LV, Cantina Laredo, Kabuki and the Crepe. There also will be outdoor games and beer gardens. 10 a.m.close, free entry, Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., tivolivillagelv.com. Jack Horner book signing: The Las Vegas Natural History Museum will host a lecture and book signing by paleontologist Jack Horner, who will discuss why bony features such as horns, plates, shields and spikes were not used for defense or combat. 2 p.m., $10 for adults, $8 for students, $5 children 3-11, free for children 2 and under, Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 702-384–3466. In the Beginning: Founders of the National Atomic Testing Museum will be on hand for one-on-one discussions with visitors. 3 p.m., cocktail party at 6 p.m., $30 nonmembers, $20 members, $10 students, National Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road, nationalatomictestingmuseum.org, 702-794-5151. Jazz in the Park: Clark County Parks and Recreation celebrates Jazz in the Park’s 26th year. Enjoy a performance by saxophonist Elan Trotman. 7 p.m., free, Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, clarkcountynv.gov. The Desert Winds: Las Vegas’ contemporary wind ensemble will

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perform “Colorations in Amber,” featuring vocalist Susan Anton and composer Ralph Ford. 7:30 p.m., $15, College of Southern Nevada, Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., desertwinds.org.

Sunday, May 17 Thundering Taiko drum show: In celebration of Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Las Vegas Kaminari Taiko will perform the ancient Japanese art of taiko drumming. 2 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459. Origami for Beginners: Learn the Japanese art of paper folding and make a crane and a gift box. Adult and teen beginners welcome. Limited to the first 15 people. 4 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459. French Connection: “Lido de Paris” and “Folies Bergère” in Las Vegas: The exhibit at UNLV celebrates two of our city’s first French revues and the people who helped transform performers into worldfamous icons. Creative director and choreographer Jerry Jackson and dancers from the shows will share their stories during a reception. The exhibit runs through October. 2-4 p.m., free, UNLV Lied Library, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, library.unlv. edu/frenchconnection-rsvp.

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Decline in the number of marriage licenses issued in Clark County over the past decade. Last year, marriage license fees generated $5 million for Clark County.

$79.4M $0.27 17.1% Amount of taxes the state collected on gaming revenue in March, down 5.6 percent from last year.

Cost of a gallon of gasoline in 1950. Today, the national average is $2.85 per gallon.

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The owner and founder of Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza + Grill talks about his latest venture — Table 89 — as well as the importance of philanthropy, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and leading by example. THE NOTES People on the Move, P46

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CHICK-FIL-A READY TO WADE INTO SIN CITY A popular fast-food chain known for its chicken sandwiches and conservative religious outlook may open in Sin City. Well, next door. Chick-fil-A is looking to buy a vacant building near Galleria at Sunset mall in Henderson, landlord Julius Ballardini said. “We would very much like to serve the communities of Las Vegas, and while we are actively seeking the first few sites in Nevada, we have no locations to confirm just yet,” restaurant spokeswoman Carrie Kurlander said. Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A boasts more than 1,900 stores nationally and brought in nearly $6 billion in sales last year. Opening in America’s gambling-and-party mecca, however, might seem like an odd choice for a chain with Christian roots. Its founder, the late S. Truett Cathy, built his company on “hard work, humility and biblical principles,” the company’s website says. Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed Sundays, and its corporate purpose is, in part, to “glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us.” Chairman and CEO Dan Cathy strongly opposes gay marriage, and his comments in support of “the biblical definition of the family unit” sparked protests. Southern Nevada, however, would be a strong market for the franchise. Despite its reliance on sin, the valley is packed with people who moved here from other states, including where Chick-filA has restaurants. Plus, it wouldn’t hurt to have a mailing address of Henderson, not its more famous neighbor. — ELI SEGAL L

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Darrick Marshall is a financial services representative and Gina Zazzarino is a loan marshall zazzarino operations specialist at Clark County Credit Union.

State University Landscape Architecture Chairman Ken McCown and Jonathon Anderson of UNLV.

Farmer Boys, a restaurant, opened at 4833 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas.

Glutton, owned by Chef Bradley Manchester, opened at 616 E. Carson Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas.

WuHu Noodle opened at the Silverton.

Magnetic Public Relations added several new accounts to its roster, including “Menopause the Musical,” the Nevada Restaurant Association, Public School 702 and Wonderland Bakery. In addition, Melissa Holmes is an account coordinator.

Dr. Bruce Morgenstern is associate dean for clinical affairs and a professor of pediatrics at Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Medicine. Morgenstern previously served as chief of the nephrology division at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and medimorgenstern cal director of the hospital’s department of continuing medical education.

Evan Korn is a media relations specialist at MassMedia Marketing, Advertising & PR. Korn coordinates and monitors press coverage.

Frank DeBlasi, a senior vice president and wealth management adviser for US Bank’s Private Client Reserve, was named a 2014 Annual Reserve Elite Award winner. The award recognizes top employees from the Private Client Reserve.

Wynn Resorts was recognized as one of America’s most financially reliable large market capitalization companies by Forbes Magazine. The resort was the only hotel company recognized on the “100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America” list for the second year in a row.

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Elevation Publishing launched the first issue of Elevate Nevada, the state’s first medicinal cannabis magazine. The magazine’s publisher is Guy Bertuzzi, former sales manager at Greenspun Media Group. Gina Bongiovi, a 2007 graduate of the UNLV JD/MBA program, was named Lee Business School’s 2015 MBA Alumnus of the Year. Kelley Goldberg joined the Neon Museum board of trustees. Goldberg is a shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck.

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Marcus Rochelle is grassroots manager at MassMedia. He creates, coordinates and implements in-field outreach and promotional and community-driven events.

Dayna Kovacic, a national account manager at Danone Waters, joined the board of directors of the Las Vegas Business Academy.

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Max Luxx, San Miguel Trading Company, Monocle Optical, Teazled and Beasley Media Group opened at Downtown Container Park. Itsy Bitsy: Ramen and Whisky, an Asian restaurant and bar, opened at 150 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas. Rick’s Rollin Smoke BBQ and Tavern, Smoke’s Poutinerie and Rita’s Italian Ice are the first tenants at Pawn Plaza, 725 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas. Nevada renewed a contract with Solutions Recovery to provide rehabilitation and aftercare to people diagnosed with co-occurring disorders. Solutions Recovery partners with the Community Counseling Center and provides group housing, transportation and health care to clients to address mental illness and chemical dependency. The Nevada Donor Network partnered with El Salvadorian Consulate and Ventanilla De Salud (Health Window) at the Mexican Consulate. The Nevada Donor Network will be at both offices on a monthly basis to provide education and targeted literature about the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation in the Hispanic community.

Four financial advisers from Las Vegas are among America’s Top 1,200 Advisors, ranked rochelle by Barron’s magazine. They are Randy Garcia of Investment Counsel Company, Deborah Danielson of Danielson Financial Group, and Nadine Faulis and Andy Ferguson of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

FirstService Residential provides HOA management services for the Nevada Trails Community Association at Robindale Road and Tenaya Way.

Tim Kelly Kiernan and Linda Naw joined Re/Max Benchmark Realty in Summerlin. They specialize in listing and marketing distressed properties.

Desert Springs Hospital received the 2014 Nevada Hospital Engagement Network Leader award for excellence in patient safety.

Downtown Project and the Nature Conservancy created Las Vegas’ first parklet, a small kiernan public area for passersby, that replaces a parking space at the corner of Sixth Street and Carson Avenue. UNLV and Resort Gaming Group collaborated on the project. Design teams were led by Iowa

U.S. Landscape moved to 3365 Wynn Road, Suite A, Las Vegas.

Zappos.com and Mars, Inc., which operates Ethel M Chocolates, appeared on Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.

SK+G closed its public relations division. The company’s PR clients will be represented by Faiss Foley Warren Public Relations & Government Affairs. The world’s largest Hooters Restaurant is opening poolside at the Palms. The space will occupy more than 15,200 square feet and seat more than 500 people.

Wyndham Vacation Ownership is opening Wyndham Desert Blue at 3200 W. Twain Ave. It is the company’s sixth timeshare venture in Las Vegas. Several local Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices teams and offices were recognized at the company’s 2015 sales convention. Americana Holdings, which includes the largest Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchises in Nevada and Arizona, was recognized as the company’s fourth largest franchise in the world. The Shapiro & Sher Group was named the No. 2 team in the country based on sales volume and the No. 1 team in Nevada. The Las Vegas Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices St. Rose office was No. 2 in units sold and No. 6 in sales volume. The franchise’s Sahara office was No. 6 in units sold. The Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute is partnering on research studies with Hospital Corporation of America, a national network of more than 160 hospitals to expand the study of health care-associated infections, medical-product safety surveillance, maternal-child care and pharmacy. The Cromwell won an Image Award for its uniforms from the Image Apparel Institute, a division of the North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors. The uniforms were designed by Cintas. Logical Position is part of the Google AdWords Premier SMB Partners program. LP is one of only 27 companies in the United States and Canada to qualify. LP is a search engine marketing company; the AdWords program helps companies with online advertising campaigns. Delano Las Vegas is one of the 60 hottest new hotels in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveler. The hotel appears in the Best Bargains category and is the only Las Vegas hotel on the list. The Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health will provide neurological assessments for the Premier Boxing Champions series, created for television by Haymon Boxing. The Washington Post named the Meadows School the best school in Nevada and the fifth most challenging private school in the United States. Schools were rated based on the number of advanced placement, international baccalaureate and advanced international certificate of education tests given. The Henderson location of JobConnect moved to 4500 Sunset Road, Suite 40. Diagnostic Medical Imaging installed its third Toshiba Vantage Titan 3T MRI in the company’s SDMI imaging center in the Las Vegas Medical District at 800 Shadow Lane. The equipment includes a 15,000-pound magnet that was lowered into the room. Southwest Medical Associates opened a clinic at 2225 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas. It offers urgent care, obstetrics, gynecology and pediatrics. Char Luxury Real Estate sold the unfinished Crown penthouse at One Queensridge Place for $7.7 million. Nevada State Bank was recognized by the Nevada chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals as one of the top three mortgage lenders in 2014.

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Evolving doesn’t mean losing sight of core values Sami Ladeki, owner and founder of Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza + Grill, is a self-described student of food and how it affects the body. He frequently travels the country and world to keep abreast of trends to keep his restaurants’ offerings fresh and relevant. A staple of the Las Vegas and Southern California restaurant scene for 20 years, Ladeki is branching out into the fast-service side of the industry with his new Table 89 brand, which he plans to expand quickly. What is the biggest difference between owning restaurants in San Diego versus Las Vegas? The biggest difference is that Vegas is a hospitality town. It’s fun to operate here. In Las Vegas, we are part of a thriving industry, and you can find more qualified team members at all levels. From management to hourly servers, we find that Vegas attracts a higher caliber of hospitality professionals. In addition, there is a culinary school here that we can work with to find qualified chefs and employees. What makes a successful restaurateur in Las Vegas? I’ve spent the majority of my career in Vegas, and I live here now and have been part of the hospitality scene Restaurateur Sami Ladeki recently opened Table 89 at 7160 N. Durango Drive. for many years. When Sammy’s first The restaurant focuses on fast service and using local and organic ingredients. opened 20 years ago, we made an im- (STEVE MARCUS/Staff) pact on this city as a local favorite. We to read it. port them in various ways with funestablished a reputation for quality, draising nights, donations of food or good service and a nice atmosphere. What do you do after work? gift certificates, and larger partnerWe’ve evolved over the years, but we The restaurant business is more ships that can sometimes be companever lost sight of those core values. than just a “job,” it is a lifestyle. It’s nywide. I also strongly believe that to be fun and lively, and everything I do successful, you have to be aware of comes back to that. When I’m not at What is the most challenging what’s happening in the industry and my restaurants, I enjoying dining part of your job? current trends. I’m always out exat the fine restaurants of Las Vegas Constantly trying to find a balance ploring new restaurants, from Vegas and taking part in everything this between the rising costs of doing to New York and even internationally. town has to offer. However, I am very business (rising food costs, energy dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle. prices, etc.) and continuing to proTell us about your newest resI work out at the gym daily and also vide a consistent, quality product. taurant, Table 89. enjoy spending quiet nights at home Table 89 offers the convenience of with my wife, enjoying a good book or What has been the most rewardfast service with an affordable menu. movie. ing part of your job? Our research shows us that conveAfter all these years of hard work nience is something families are Blackberry, iPhone or Android? and long hours, it’s when I walk into looking for in our busy world. Table I’ve tried them all over the years, one of my restaurants and I can feel 89 focuses on using local, organic and but I love my iPhone. the energy of my guests. I love it when nutritionally-balanced ingredients. I see guests enjoying themselves and Describe your management style. the dining experience. You can’t get How does philanthropy fit into I’ve always believed you lead by that feeling anywhere else. your business model? example, and I believe in managing Giving back to the community is from the bottom up. We have a very What are you reading right now? very important to us, and we love our strong executive team that meets Right now, I’m reading “The Triple partnerships. We work with many regularly with our employees and Package: How Three Unlikely Traits charities and nonprofits in Southern listens to their feedback and ideas on Explain the Rise and Fall of Cultural Nevada, from well-known organizahow we can improve operations and Groups in America” by Amy Chua. It tions like Opportunity Village, Keep build employee morale. is a fascinating book about diversity Memory Alive and the Make-A-Wish and the foundation of America. I enFoundation to local schools and Where do you see yourself and courage other people to take the time smaller nonprofits. We like to sup-

your company in 10 years? In 10 years, I still will have the same passion and dedication to my restaurants. I see our company continuing to grow; we’d like to expand to 50 units, with Table 89 as the growth vehicle. We just opened with positive reviews and accolades in Centennial Hills. I believe the fast, casual segment will only continue to grow, and we plan to be a part of it. What is your dream job, outside of your current field? When I was younger, I wanted to study political science and be a diplomat or an ambassador. However, my education and training happened to take me down the path to where I am today. This is my dream job, this is what I have a passion for. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. Whom do you admire and why? I admire all my colleagues in the restaurant and hospitality industry. I know what it takes, how hard it is to succeed and the sacrifices that are involved. I find the devotion and commitment to this lifestyle very admirable. What is your biggest pet peeve? I’m very precise and punctual, so my biggest pet peeve is tardiness. I find it insulting when people don’t show up when they say they are going to. What is something people might not know about you? Believe it or not, I’m very shy. Sometimes people misunderstand me and consider it aloof. I’m also very health conscious. I study food and how it affects us. That’s why I’ve made such an emphasis on healthy dining and the quality of the food we serve in our restaurants. Anything else you want to tell us? I love Las Vegas, I love being here. I’m very proud to be part of a city that has raised the bar on dining to the highest in the world.

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70 Percent

Share of Nevadans who support net metering, according to a poll paid for by the Alliance for Solar Choice.

45,000

Number of jobs expected to be added in Nevada this year.

22,000

Size, in square feet, of restaurant and retail space being built along the Strip at Fashion Show mall.

$8,698

Annual cost to own and operate a vehicle, according to AAA’s 2015 Your Driving Costs study. That is down 2 percent from last year.

60,000

Square footage of the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood that will undergo renovations.

3.7 Million

Number of shares Allegiant Air Chairman and CEO Maurice Gallagher owns in the company, a 21 percent stake.

5,100 Square footage of a building Chick-fil-A is buying near the Galleria at Sunset mall in Henderson.

$550.6 Million Boyd Gaming’s revenue for the first quarter of the year, up 1.8 percent from last year’s first quarter.

$951.2 Million Amount Nevada casinos won in March, according to the Gaming Control Board. That’s down 3.2 percent from the previous March.

4.6 Percent

Amount gaming revenue increased downtown from March 2014 to March 2015.

Darren Sher owns Omnitone Recording Studios and says he has worked with Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Sheena Easton, Celine Dion, David Foster and Dr. Dre. (L.E. Baskow/staff)

Studios must keep pace with changes in music industry Describe your business.

Omnitone Recording Studios

We are a one-stop-shop team of music industry professionals who write, record, produce, mix and master music.

Address: 5087 Arville St., Suite C, Las Vegas 89118 Phone: 702-487-6664 Email: darren@theomnitone.com Website: theomnitone.com Hours of operation: By appointment only Owned/operated by: Darren Sher In business since: 2013

How have you coped with an evolving music industry?

We understand the industry has had to make a big change over the years due to downloads. And the budgets required to make a quality product are not what they used to be. Back in the day, recording an album used to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Today, you can get an Aplus quality recording with Grammy-nominated talent attached and it will sound as if it had the platinum Warner Bros. sound, for a quarter of that price. We also were one of the first studios in Las Vegas to have done away with the typical hourly rate. Our clients pay a flat fee for the producers, writers, mixers and engineers who need to be involved, and then we take our time to make the best product for the client with no time constraints or stress. Nothing stifles creativity more than watching the clock, hour by hour, counting the money being lost, when you are trying to create your best musical piece. How has your business changed over the years?

In the past, the No. 1 question from clients was, “OK, now that the product is done, what is the next step?” And in the past, my standard answer was, “We are a productbased company, and we do not dabble with the suits and ties in the industry.” That has all changed since we have now officially signed a partnership with Stampede Music Publishing. Now, when the same question is asked, I can offer the prospect of placement in TV and film with

a highly reputable and respected organization that works with some of the biggest stars in the world. What is your business philosophy?

Omnitone’s motto is, “We make records, not demos,” and we stand by that. There are plenty of studios in Las Vegas that people can use to record demos. We are not that facility. What most people don’t understand is that record labels no longer invest in creating music anymore. They simply can’t afford to do so. Instead, what they are looking for is a finished product they can take directly to market. You have to, in a sense, walk in guns blazing with a winning song. That also changes your negotiation position for that deal, putting the odds in your favor. What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?

Lately, I have noticed more and more that people have forgotten about the art of recording. I have had meetings where someone has walked in with a beat they downloaded from YouTube and wanted to sing over it, calling it a song. We can’t forget about the art of writing and recording your own music from scratch. Not only does that make the sound original for the artist, but there also is pride involved in creating something from nothing. What have you learned from the recession?

I have learned that business will come and go, money will come and go, but people will always want to listen to music and escape.

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n a recent survey, the percentage other types of business financing. guest column: of Las Vegas business owners who n Fees and interest rates: Loans guy gugino reported a “somewhat” to “very guaranteed by the SBA are assessed a fee good” financial situation, cash flow based on the loan’s maturity and the dollar and revenue was at its highest point in seven years. It’s an amount guaranteed, not the total loan amount. As a way indicator that the economy is improving. to encourage more small loans, the SBA is waiving fees for Healthier businesses in stronger industries are in a better loans less than $150,000. position to get approved for credit, and business owners are n Terms: SBA loan programs generally are intended to more confident about pursuing financing. With low-interest encourage longer-term small-business financing. Loan rates and favorable real estate values, more small-business terms are based on the ability to repay, the purpose of the owners are looking to expand or buy land instead of leasing loan and the useful life of the assets financed. However, space. To get there, an SBA 7(a) term loan makes sense for maximum loan terms have been established: 25 years for many. real estate, 10 years for equipment (or demonstrated useful The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), which life), and 10 years for working capital or inventory loans. does not directly make loans, provides a guarantee for According to the SBA, approximately 95 percent of small loans made to small businesses by banks and other lending businesses are eligible for assistance. To ensure the success institutions. Because the SBA guarantees a portion of of a loan request, a business owner should look for a bank the 7(a) loan, SBA lenders are able to offer an alternative that is part of the SBA preferred lenders program (PLP). to creditworthy business owners who may not be able to As experts in the field, SBA loan officers at banks have the obtain conventional bank financing. knowledge and experience to streamline the application To be eligible, a business must operate for profit and process and can determine the best program for your needs. qualify as a small business, as defined by the SBA. Also, Most lenders also will ask for a business plan, as well businesses cannot have a tangible net worth that exceeds as information about your experience and management $15 million and an average net income of more than capabilities. Check with your banker for support in $5 million over the past two years. preparing or updating your business plan. Guy Gugino is an SBA lending business development officer n Advantages: The 7(a) loan offers flexibility, such as at Wells Fargo in Las Vegas. longer terms and lower down payments, compared with

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Developers roll dice by launching major warehouse projects By eli segall Staff Writer

In the latest push to bring big warehouse space to Southern Nevada, developer Doug Roberts broke ground on a project last month and gearing up for another. And like other investors these days, he doesn’t have tenants lined up. Roberts, a partner with Panattoni Development Co., recently oversaw a ceremonial groundbreaking on a 20acre, $32 million industrial project at the northwest corner of Sunset Road and Jones Boulevard. Known as Jones Corporate Park, it will feature two 208,000-square-foot buildings and is scheduled to be completed by late September. He’s also planning to break ground Developer Doug Roberts is planning a speculative warehouse project on this plot in about a month on Henderson of land at the northwest corner of Jones Boulevard and Sunset Road. Freeways Crossing, a six-building, (STEVE MARCUS/staff) $40 million project spread over 30 acres along Lake Mead Parkway at The Las Vegas Global Economic Prologis said in January it leased U.S. 95. The largest buildings will be Alliance, a booster group, released the building to a subsidiary of con200,450 and 163,000 square feet. a report last year on industrial real sumer-electronics seller Systemax Roberts is teaming with Chicagoestate, saying the findings showed and that it planned to develop a based LaSalle Investment Managethat dozens of companies considered 153,000-square-foot building next ment on the projects and doesn’t have moving here but picked other citdoor. users for either one. ies largely because of a dearth of big, n Reno-based Dermody PropBut he’s betting the buildings won’t available warehouses in the valley. erties recently broke ground on a sit empty for long, or at all, due to the Vacancy rates are down and asking 381,800-square-foot distribution farising demand for warehouse space rents are up for industrial properties cility on Cheyenne Avenue between and the valley’s shortage of large, valleywide, but it’s “the million-dolLamb and Las Vegas boulevards in available buildings. lar question” whether too many dethe north valley. The building, sched“It’s a gamble, there’s no doubt velopers are building big and outpaculed to be completed in October, is about it,” Roberts said. “But we think ing demand, Tassi said. Dermody’s first development locally we’re right.” As plans were being formulated last in at least seven years. Others making the same wager inyear, Colliers International broker n Denver-based Pauls Corp. is planclude: Dan Doherty said the first developning a 40-acre development on Lone ers who launched speculative projMountain Road near Interstate 15 in n San Francisco-based Prologis, ects would do extremely well, but the north valley, listing broker Greg which broke ground in September he warned that a “sheep mentality” Tassi, of CBRE Group, said. The projon a roughly 464,000-square-foot could take root. ect, with two buildings totaling about building at Pecos and Gowan roads in “The herd will move in, and we’ll 690,600 square feet, is Pauls’ first North Las Vegas. The company said it eventually overbuild again,” he said industrial development in Southern was the largest speculative industrial at the time. Nevada, according to Tassi. project locally in years.

To investors’ benefit, the projects aren’t all clustered in one area, and tenants are scouting for big properties, including retailers that need distribution centers for stores or for online shoppers, Tassi said. Moreover, there is just one available building in the valley that’s larger than 100,000 square feet, according to Tassi. It’s in southwest Las Vegas. “That’s it,” he said. Speculative construction was all too common during the boom years, when risky — often reckless — development blanketed the valley. Investors flooded Southern Nevada with warehouses last decade thanks to Wall Street’s easy money, and landlords had little trouble filling them. The valley’s industrial vacancy rate was just 3 percent in spring 2006, according to Colliers. But many warehouses were built poorly and in bad locations, sometimes by rookie developers. Properties emptied when the economy collapsed, and the area’s vacancy rate ballooned to almost 15 percent in 2010. Construction ground to a halt, too. After building 31 million square feet of space locally from 2002 to 2008 — with 6.8 million square feet in 2007 alone — investors did not open a single project in 2012, according to Colliers’ Las Vegas research manager, John Stater. The vacancy rate is now 8 percent, and developers opened 1.1 million square feet of industrial space in Southern Nevada last year. Stater expects more than 1 million square of completions this year as well. “Spec is back,” said Pat Gallagher, Southwest regional partner for Dermody.

Face-lifts at major malls on Strip to bring new restaurant, retail offerings By eli segall Staff Writer

Two shopping malls in Las Vegas’ resort corridor are getting miniature face-lifts to make room for more restaurants. The projects, at Fashion Show mall and Miracle Mile Shops, come as developers build more restaurant and retail space up and down the Strip, hoping to corral tourists, who increasingly bypass casino floors for other places to spend their money.

Work crews are building 22,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space along the Strip at Fashion Show. Sushi and sandwich chain Kona Grill has signed a lease for one of the three planned restaurant spaces, and expected retail stores out there include Davidoff cigar bar, according to mall spokeswoman Janet LaFevre. Businesses are expected to open by year’s end, she said. The retail space will include seven

free-standing “cabanas,” LaFevre said, adding they are new concepts and not like traditional kiosks seen in Fashion Show and other malls. At Miracle Mile, about two miles south of Fashion Show, management plans to rip out the mall’s last exterior remnants of its former North African-themed decor and replace it with a more modern look, part of a 60,000-square-foot renovation. That portion of the mall looks like a faux-medieval fortress, a holdover

from Miracle Mile’s early days as the Moroccan-themed Desert Passage. “The idea is to create a completely redesigned look,” General Manager Jerry Irwin said. Inside, work crews have been chopping up the area into several restaurant spaces. So far, Buffalo Wild Wings and Texas Land & Cattle have signed leases there, taking about 17,200 square feet combined, Irwin said. They also are slated to open by year’s end.

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Penn National’s acquisition of Tropicana called ‘transformative’ By j.D. morris Staff Writer

Penn National Gaming, which will pay $360 million to acquire the Tropicana, has shed light on its vision for the classic property. Penn, a regional gaming company that operates the M Resort in Henderson, reiterated in a statement that it had long wanted to break into the Strip market and laid out a two-part plan for the Tropicana. Timothy Wilmott, Penn’s president and CEO, said in the statement that the acquisition was a “prudent transaction” that would allow Penn to run a “premier Strip asset at an attractive price of entry.” “Given our goal of leveraging Penn National’s database of nearly 3 million active regional gaming customers, we have spent the past several years reviewing an acquisition of numerous gaming assets in Las Vegas,” Wilmott said. “The Tropicana is a quality facility that can serve as an attractive destination offering for current Penn National customers, which further enhances our strong competitive position in the regional gaming markets in which we operate across the United States,” he said. Wilmott said the two-part plan should be carried out over the next three to five years. In the first phase, the company intends to invest about $20 million in property improvements and “integration activities.” That will include using Penn’s nationwide customer database to boost visitation and upgrading Tropicana’s technology to bring it in line with the company’s existing systems, Wilmott said. Penn plans to launch its loyalty program — Marquee Rewards — at the Tropicana. In the second phase, Penn will consider “other potential facility enhancements,” such as adding more shopping, restaurants, casino upgrades and hotel rooms. “The scope, budget and timing of any such expansion and improvements will be determined based upon Penn National’s initial operation of the property and customer demand for additional amenities,” Wilmott said. Wilmott also provided fresh insight as to why Penn chose to buy the Tropicana instead of entering the Strip via a different property acquisition. He noted that the Tropicana, located at the southeast corner of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard, was situated on “one of the busiest and most famous intersections in Las Vegas.” It

also stands to gain from the opening of the new arena near New York-New York, he said. A report from Union Gaming Group called the Tropicana acquisition a “transformative transaction” and looked favorably on the valuation of the deal, calling it “an attractive entry price”

volvement in this transaction whatsoever.” Penn plans to fund the Tropicana purchase with an expansion of existing credit facilities and cash on hand. It expects the sale, which will require regulatory approval, to close by the end of the year.

for the Strip. Penn spun off most of its properties, including the M Resort, into a real estate investment trust in 2013. Penn now leases them back from a company called Gaming and Leisure Properties. A Penn spokesperson said via email that Gaming and Leisure “has no in-

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Why the Economic Forum matters to Nevada By kyle roerink Staff Writer

It’s a day state budget wonks anticipate every session. It ignites the endgame discussion about funding the state budget and levying new tax proposals. Lawmakers, bureaucrats and lobbyists tuned in for presentations and data analysis at the May 1 Economic Forum meeting, waiting for the forum to provide one estimate: How many billions in taxes will flow into the state’s coffers during the next two years. The forum — a five-member, independent panel of economic and tax experts picked by the governor and legislative leaders — offered its best predictions about how the economy will perform in the next two years. That insight paves the way for lawmakers to fund each agency in state government. It also provokes more discussions on the tax proposals that have disrupted the GOP, which currently holds the majority in both legislative chambers, and are expected to help fund new programs for the state’s bottom-tier public education system. WHAT THE FORUM found The forum uses factors like oil prices, gaming wins, employment, housing sales and a swath of other data to offer government an accurate economic diagnosis. The forum last met in December to give politicos a revenue blueprint to use for the beginning of the session, saying the state is likely to collect about $1 billion less than Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposed budget, which Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposed budget, unveiled in January, calls for $438 million he unveiled in January. That gap will in new taxes for education. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE) continue the ongoing debate about 175,000 jobs lost during recession the forum create its projections. raising $438 million in new taxes and should add an additional A handful of state economists and for education and extending a more97,000 positions by the end of 2017, Moody’s Investor Service provided than-$600 million tax package that is Bill Anderson, an economist in the forum information about how the set to expire in July. the Department of Employment, national and local economies affect For five months, the forum worked Training and Rehabilitation, said in a the tax revenues the state collects for on its latest forecast — that the state presentation to forum members. the general fund. will collect about $6.2 billion in taxes Nevada still has one of the nation’s The forum’s projections don’t show in the next two fiscal years (about highest unemployment rates at 7.1 huge economic gains in the coming $100 million less than the December percent. The rate is 1.6 percent higher years but anticipate a continuing estimate, which did not take into acthan national rate, down from a 4 slow climb. The forum will send count more than $150 million in tax percent gap during the recession, he its analysis to the governor and credits for a Tesla battery factory and said. lawmakers to examine. film incentive program). Much of what was said by “If somebody was hoping economists is good news for the state: for additional money, it’s not THE ENDGAME Nevada is growing jobs faster than 46 happening,” said Marvin Leavitt, a The numbers add to the growing states — adding 100,000 since 2010. forum member. speculation about the tax fight in the By 2016, the state will recover Data from numerous sources help Assembly. Republicans have an ideo-

logical divide driving through their caucus. Some are firmly in the nonew-tax wing and others are willing to vote for a plan that raises money for education. A handful are pushing for different tax proposals. With the two-thirds vote necessary to pass a tax in the state, the anti-tax wing needs 15 out of 42 votes to kill the Sandoval plan. There’s “no appetite” for Sandoval’s plan among Assembly Republicans, said Derek Armstrong, R-Henderson, who is chairman of the Assembly tax committee. That means the plan, passed by the Senate last month, won’t likely last in its current form in the Assembly and will likely combine with others out there. One, proposed by Armstrong, calls to boost the rates and expand who pays the state’s payroll tax (only 3,000 of the 330,000 businesses in the state pay it). A proposal from Democratic Assemblywoman Marilyn Kirkpatrick would tax music festivals, NASCAR and other outdoor events currently protected from the state’s entertainment tax. With the Assembly in limbo, there also are questions about a special session the governor would have to call if lawmakers can’t pass a budget by June 2. The conflicts over taxes have made that a likely scenario. “We don’t know yet. We’re hoping for an end,” said Mike Willden, Sandoval’s chief of staff. GAMING REVENUE A gaming tax supplies 27 percent of the general fund. Combined with other casino taxes that go to other funds, gaming offers the state nearly half its revenue. But revenues have seen a decline in the past year in Clark County. That’s an important factor for the forum to predict and one that state agencies rely on. The Gaming Control Board said casinos won $916.1 million in March, down 1.08 percent from the same month a year ago. Gaming revenue is also down for the fiscal year, which began July 1, by 1.99 percent. On the Strip, where a large portion of the state’s gaming revenue is generated, casinos won $531.3 million, a decrease of 4.38 percent from 2014. Baccarat revenue there dropped 22.58 percent to $120.9 million. “The forum is going to have to grind through ... right now the numbers are looking flat,” Willden said.

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In five years, demand has increased almost 60 percent employment agency PrideStaff, but this one topped them all. It was humorous, he said, but Daniel had to reject it because it violated the firm’s equal opportunity employer standards. The company would not get the agent it wanted after all. In a typical month, Daniel’s agency has to find as many as 400 workers for clients such as the MGM Grand. The job market for temporary employment is growing locally and nationally. Over the past five years, demand for temporary workers increased across the country by almost 60 percent and is expected to rise another 13 percent by 2019, according to Business News Daily. In Las Vegas, the number of temporary jobs posted by staffing agencies increased about 5 percent from February 2013 to November 2014 and is rising again, according to CareerBuilder. In a typical week, Manpower of Southern Nevada can receive requests for up to 800 employees for temporary or full-time work. Millenium Staffing Services gets requests for 600 to 900 workers per week, CEO Jennifer DeHaven said. The increase could be employers’ response to years of uncertainty after the Great Recession. Rather than take a chance making permanent hires, companies look to temporary workers to counter fluctuations in the market. “You can hire temporary staff for those peaks and valleys,” DeHaven said. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority hires temporary workers to help clean up after big conventions. The agency typically hosts about seven shows a year that require half a dozen temporary janitorial workers. “For us, it’s a manpower issue,” LVCVA spokesman Jeremy Handel said. “It’s a matter of keeping the campus clean.” Temporary employment also can save companies time and money. As of December, it cost private employers an average of $31.62 an hour for employee compensation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If workers are hired as temps, such ben-

James McKoy (sitting) discusses job openings for clients with Demont Daniel (left), branch manager at PrideStaff, and owner Robert Daniel. (L.E. Baskow/Staff)

temp jobs in demand Top 10 Las Vegas jobs posted by temporary staffing agencies*. Number Job of postings Administrative assistant 509 Customer service rep. 313 Physical therapist 247 Staff accountant 207 196 Executive assistant Graphic designer 171 Project manager 162 Receptionist 154 Systems administrator 109 Caregiver 109 * From February 2013 to January 2015 Source: CareerBuilder

efits aren’t required. Companies also are spared the headache of vetting applicants, as workers are listed on the staffing agency’s payroll. “We do the background checks and interview the people, and we will match the skill sets with the firm,” Daniel said. Companies also are freed from hav-

ing to worry about severance and unemployment pay. “A lot of companies want the flexibility of ending someone’s assignment if they’re not a good fit or if there is no longer a demand for the product or output,” DeHaven said. “They’re not having to bring on the cost of a fulltime employee.” Temporary hires are a particularly attractive option for startups because their future can be uncertain. “When you’re in a startup, you need to get a lot of things done and you’re always understaffed,” said Hans Rawhouser, an assistant professor at UNLV’s Lee Business School. “Once you take on an employee, there’s a lot of legal obligations. Temporary employees help you make sure you have the right person before you hire them on.” It’s not just companies that benefit from such hires. Temporary employees make an average of $25 an hour and typically hold positions for as long as five years depending on the field, DeHaven said. IT workers can make as much as $100 an hour, said Jeff Parker, vice president of Manpower of Southern Nevada.

When Ryan Ellison, 33, worked as a temp for LV Liquidators, his contract was extended from two days to two weeks. He made $500 in a week. “You go in, you break your back, you do your job,” Ellison said. “Eventually, they will recognize you.” Competition for workers can be fierce — a dramatic shift from the recession years, when national unemployment reached 9.8 percent and Las Vegas’ jobless rate skyrocketed to 14.7 percent. Then, workers were plentiful. Now, with the local unemployment rate less than 7 percent, there are significantly fewer applicants. “It’s getting much more difficult to find qualified talent here in Las Vegas,” said Brian Wolf, branch manager of Manpower of Southern Nevada. “People are finding full-time work where there wasn’t full-time work in the past.” Not all companies have adjusted to the shift. CareerBuilder found that from February 2013 to January, the number of Las Vegans seeking employment was fewer than half the number of jobs available. “It’s hard to convince people to leave a job, especially if they’re in a full-time job,” Parker said. “When employers are going out to look for a potential employee, the employer needs to keep in mind that there are lots of companies hiring. I think that’s where the misconception is. It’s still a buyer’s market.” With the competition comes the need for companies to be creative. Daniel said making a job description attractive through storytelling could mean the difference in landing a coveted employee. “There are so many job postings out there, so you’re competing with that visibility,” Daniel said. Finding temporary workers may require slicker marketing than in the past, but it still is a win-win for companies and workers. “I think the talent is here in Las Vegas,” Wolf said. “Being a temporary employee, in a lot of circumstances, is a way for you to get your foot in the door or move your way up in a company.”

“Once you take on an employee, there’s a lot of legal obligations. Temporary employees help you make sure you have the right person before you hire them on.” — Hans Rawhouser, assistant professor at UNLV’s Lee Business School

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Calendar of events monday, may 11

Joint Chamber networking mixer Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: $10 for members, $20 for nonmembers, additional $10 for walk-ins Location: Scratch House Restaurant, 1300 Arizona St., Boulder City Information: Contact Donna Israelson at disraelson@hendersonchamber.com

Society for Marketing Professional Services luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for members, $50 for nonmembers Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit smpslasvegas.com Learn how to invest in online strategies to improve business.

Young professionals can improve their speaking, presentation and leadership skills.

Members of the Henderson and Boulder City chambers of commerce can mix and mingle while celebrating the opening of Scratch House Restaurant.

Tuesday, May 12

SATURDAY, MAY 16

Henderson Chamber of Commerce breakfast Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: $25 for members, $45 for nonmembers, $10 additional for walk-ins Location: Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com/ events

Southern Nevada Women’s History Project Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $26 Location: Las Vegas Country Club on Joe W Brown Drive Information: Visit snwhp.com

Network After Work Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $12 for the first 100 tickets sold, $15 regular price, $20 at the door with RSVP, $25 at the door without RSVP Location: Hard Rock Cafe, 4475 Paradise Road, Las

Vegas Young Professionals Toastmasters meeting Time: 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Visit web.lvchamber.com/events

Thomas Piechota, UNLV’s vice president of research and economic development, will be the guest speaker.

Wednesday, May 13 NewsFeed breakfast Time: 7:30-9 a.m. Cost: $40; $50 for walk-ins; $400 for a table of 10 Location: Four Seasons, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit web.lvchamber.com/events

Susan Santarcangelo, of Word Spring Enterprise, will offer options for increasing public awareness of the organization and its mission to recognize and document women’s contributions to the growth and development of Southern Nevada.

Tuesday, May 19

UNLV’s Foundation board will conduct its annual meeting.

Mega Work Expo 2015 Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane Information: Visit rtcsnv.com/megaworkexpo Learn how to start a career in the architecture, engineering or construction industries.

Thursday, May 14 Business Expo 2015 exhibitor workshop Time: 3-5 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Visit lvchamber.com Attendees will learn how to market themselves for the Business Expo in June. The Business Expo is the Metro Chamber’s annual trade show and networking event, with more than 150 exhibitors and about 2,000 attendees.

Vegas Information: Visit networkafterwork.com Network with more than 100 local businesspeople.

Commercial Alliance Las Vegas mixer Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers Location: Cili Restaurant, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit calv.org Network with local commercial real estate professionals.

Thursday, May 21 Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s Roadmap to Success workshop Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for members, $25 for nonmembers, additional $10 for walk-ins Location: Henderson Business Resource Center, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com

A panel of experts will discuss the future of the unmanned aerial system industry in Nevada.

UNLV Foundation board of trustees meeting Time: 9-11 a.m. Cost: Free Location: UNLV Foundation Building, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Visit unlv.edu/calendar

Wednesday, May 20

Speakers at the 2013 Las Vegas Perspective show images from the past to demonstrate how far we’ve come, technologically speaking.

Brian Roff, managing partner of Imagine Communications, will present “Company Culture for Fun and Profit.”

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35th annual Las Vegas Perspective Time: 8 a.m. Cost: $95 Location: Four Seasons, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit lvgea.org/calendar Celebrate the release of the 35th annual Perspective, a research book and quarterly newsletter on economic development in Southern Nevada.

5S Workplace Organization Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $199 Location: Desert Research Institute, 755 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Email marbutina@nvie.nevada.edu Learn 5S techniques to maximize business productivity. The five S’s stand for five Japanese words that constitute good housekeeping. Roughly translated they are: sort (seiri), set in order (seiton), shine (seiso), standardize (seiketsu) and sustain (shitsuke).

Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt will speak at the Clark County Bar Association luncheon. (l.e. baskow/staff file)

Clark County Bar Association luncheon Time: 12-1 p.m. Cost: $40 for members, $45 for nonmembers Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Visit clarkcountybar.org Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt will be the guest speaker.

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Records and Transactions bid opportunities Tuesday, May 12 2 p.m. Janitorial services - Enterprise Healthcare building University Medical Center, 2015-02 Heather McLain at heather. mclain@umcsn.com 2 p.m. A one-year multiple award contract for highway road salt State of Nevada, 8323 Marti Marsh at mmarsh@admin. nv.gov 2:15 p.m. Government center sanitary sewer improvements Clark County, 603632 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov

Thursday, May 14 2 p.m. Trauma waiting area remodel University Medical Center, 2015-03 Veronica Kammler at veronica. kammler@umcsn.com 2 p.m. Training room AV system State of Nevada, 8321 Marti Marsh at mmarsh@admin. nv.gov 2:15 p.m. Cambridge Recreation Center parking lot Clark County, 603670 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 2:30 p.m. Palo Alto Networks Security hardware and support State of Nevada, 8329 Marti Marsh at mmarsh@admin. nv.gov

Friday, May 15 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for janitorial services at Southern Nevada Children’s Assessment Center and DFS Children’s Center Clark County, 603677 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov

Brokered transactions Sales $5,500,000 for 109,630 square feet, office 2501, 2551, 2625 and 2651 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson 89014 Seller: AIG Seller agent: Geoffrey West and Michael Dunn of Cushman & Wakefield Commerce Buyer: King David LLC

Buyer agent: N/A $700,000 for 7,000 square feet, industrial 1879 Whitney Mesa Drive, Henderson 89014 Seller: Realland LLC Seller agent: Jody Wallace of Signature Real Estate Group Buyer: River Valley LLC Buyer agent: Kris Watier and Brian Seibold of Avison Young $295,000 for 3,177 square feet, industrial 1850 Whitney Mesa Drive, Unit 140, Henderson 89014 Seller: WM Capital LLC Seller agent: Dean Willmore of Colliers International Buyer: SMPH Holdings LLC Buyer agent: Did not disclose

Leases $712,143 for 2,304 square feet, retail for 36 months 725 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 100, Las Vegas 89101 Landlord: Harrison Properties LTD Landlord agent: Dan Hubbard and Todd Manning of Cushman & Wakefield Commerce Tenant: Rick’s Rollin Smoke Barbeque and Tavern LLC Tenant agent: N/A $330,500 for 3,217 square feet, office for 63 months 6048 S. Durango Drive, Suites 100 and 105, Las Vegas 89113 Landlord: Durango Real Estate Partners c/o: 1844 Properties Landlord agent: Barton Hyde of Avison Young Tenant: PR Acquisitions Corp. dba Select Physical Therapy Tenant agent: Tammy Lawrence of The Force Realty $218,124 for 1,245 square feet, retail for 60 months 1500 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 130, Henderson 89074 Landlord: Donahue Schriber Realty Group LP Landlord agent: David Grant of Colliers International Tenant: The Steamy Weenie Tenant agent: Dan Hubbard and Todd Manning of Cushman & Wakefield Commerce $74,923 for 840 square feet, retail for 60 months 1591 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas 89128 Landlord: SSG Properties LLC Landlord agent: Jeff Mitchell and Preston Abell of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Cyrilla Pet Spas LLC dba Barks and Bubbles Tenant agent: George Karas of First Choice Business Brokers $60,000 for 2,660 square feet, industrial for 36 months 1111 Mary Crest Road, Suite C,

Henderson 89074 Landlord: Mary Crest LLC Landlord agent: Chris Lexis and Joe Leavitt of Avison Young Tenant: Medical Services of America Tenant agent: Charles Coogle of Reiss Properties $58,500 for 6,000 square feet, industrial for 12 months 441 Eastgate Road, Henderson 89011 Landlord: Sactel Investments LLC Landlord agent: Art Farmanali of Cushman & Wakefield Commerce Tenant: PurFoods LLC Tenant agent: Joe Griffis of Griffis Realty Investments $56,945 for 780 square feet, retail for 36 months 2642 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite A-3, Henderson 89052 Landlord: Villa La Paloma LLC Landlord agent: Dan Hubbard of Cushman & Wakefield Commerce Tenant: Inko Jet Tenant agent: N/A $42,000 for 15,696 square feet, industrial for 12 months 3040 Simmons St., North Las Vegas 89032 Landlord: Olymbec USA LLC Landlord agent: Leo Biederman of Cushman & Wakefield Commerce Tenant: Power Alley LLC Tenant agent: N/A

Business licenses Quetza Adame Business type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Quetza Adame Rapha Healing Centers LLC Business type: Massage establishment (accessory) Address: 5803 W. Craig Road, Suite 104, Las Vegas Owner: Michael W. Jackson Rebellion Lab NV LLC Business type: Management or consulting service Address: 241 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 175, Las Vegas Owner: Jeffrey Michels Redtree Development Group LLC Business type: Contractor Address: 7020 Manzanares Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Riverwoods23 Business type: Food services or cafe Address: 4519 Casa Bonita Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Nathan Atkins Robert Amaro LMT Business type: Independent mas-

sage therapist Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Robert Amaro Romano Tile and Marble LLC Business type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Jose R. Manzo S&P Consultant Group LLC Business type: Insurance agency Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite B9, Las Vegas Owner: Marcia Simpson Samuel Ingrassia Business type: Real estate sales Address: 1120 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Samuel Ingrassia Scenic Las Vegas Weddings Business type: Wedding chapel Address: 200 Hoover Ave., Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Tomsik Photography LLC Sierra Landscape and Maintenance LLC Business type: Residential property maintenance Address: 800 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 208, Las Vegas Owner: Kevin Harlow Solv Benefits Business type: Insurance agency Address: 9900 Covington Cross Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Solv Benefits LLC Southern Style Business type: Food services or cafe Address: 4371 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Kenith Simpson Spanwey LLC Business type: General retail sales Address: 1810 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Jerome Mitchell Sunworld Pools LLC Business type: Contractor Address: 989 Empire Mesa Way, Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose The Best Mobile Food Service Business type: Mobile food vendor Address: 29 30th St., Las Vegas Owner: Smart 1 LLC The Madison Real Estate Group Business type: Real estate sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 320, Las Vegas Owner: Joe Kimaz The Simmons Group Business type: Management or consulting service Address: 6841 S. Eastern Ave., Las

Vegas Owner: Simmons Group Nevada LLC The Vault Bicycle Shop Business type: General retail sales Address: 7575 Norman Rockwell Lane, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: The Vault Bicycle Shop LLC Tommy Hilfiger Kids 221 Business type: General retail sales Address: 805 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1983, Las Vegas Owner: PVH Retail Stores LLC Total Infusion Care Inc. Business type: Professional services-medical Address: 3041 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Ali Pourmola Total Quality Logistics LLC Business type: Merchandise broker Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 330, Las Vegas Owner: Mike Zins Uncle Max’s Auto Sales & Leasing Business type: Automotive sales with minor repair Address: 1115 S. Main St., Las Vegas Owner: Smogs R Us LLC Uptown Children’s Boutique Business type: General retail sales Address: 707 Fremont St., Suite 2090, Las Vegas Owner: Arrenza LLC Vegas Appliance Repairs Business type: Repair and maintenance Address: 4324 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Alicia Weinlood Vegas Crown Boutique Business type: General retail sales Address: 9070 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 100B, Las Vegas Owner: Syncity Hair Extensions LLC Vegas Mattress Cleaning Business type: Residential property maintenance Address: 3047 Casey Drive, Suite 203, Las Vegas Owner: James Wendel Wellspring Management LLC Business type: Management or consulting service Address: 8751 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Scott Macleod Westcore Westcliff LLC Business type: Business space rent or lease Address: 6900 Westcliff Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Westcore VNCO LLC Yvette J. Hansen Business type: Real estate sales

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Records and Transactions Address: 7495 W. Azure Drive, Suite 206, Las Vegas Owner: Yvette J. Hansen LLC 24/7 Smoke Shop Business type: Tobacco sales/ lounge Address: 1550 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Galystan Group A&H Smokes & Cigars Business type: Tobacco dealer Address: 2300 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 111, Las Vegas Owner: A&H Smoke Shop LLC AA Hookah Stores Business type: Tobacco sales/ lounge Address: 4343 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 148, Las Vegas Owner: AA Hookah Stores LLC AA Smoke and Cigars Business type: Tobacco sales/ lounge Address: 4414 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Owner: AA Hookah Stores LLC ACS Pools Inc. Business type: Contractor Address: 3725 Calumet Farm Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Advanced Home Inspections LLC Business type: Professional services Address: 7875 Steamboat Springs Court, Las Vegas Owner: Maria Zorn Alex Food Catering Business type: Mobile food vendor Address: 4181 Pioneer Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Alex Food Catering Inc. American Property Resources Inc. Business type: Management or consulting service Address: 3620 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 118, Las Vegas Owner: Robert Hilson Anderson Business Advisors Business type: Business support service Address: 9230 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Anderson Business Advisors LLC Andy Myers MFT Business type: Professional services Address: 6859 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Glen Myers Arkham Comics and Collectibles Business type: General retail sales Address: 1720 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Daniel LaSalle

Aroma Coffee Roasters LLC Business type: Nonfarm product vendor Address: 300 N. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Scott Randall Art Buzz Kids Business type: Instruction services Address: 6535 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Design Time Inc. At Your Service Catering Inc. Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 7101 N. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Paul Lawrence Depatta Avanue to Creativity LLC Business type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Charles M. Niggemeyer Be Lo Bail Bonds LLC Business type: Bail bond agency Address: 3111 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Samantha Beck Beyer Appraisal SVCS Business type: Professional services Address: 2840 Radiant Flame Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Jeffrey Beyer Boko Fine Art Business type: Artist Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Boris Kostov Boom Rooter & Hydro-jetting Inc. Business type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Walter Nance Brew HaHa Mobile Bar Business type: Alcoholic beverage caterer Address: 3430 E. Russell Road, Las Vegas Owner: Brew HaHa Mobile Bar LLC CA Dalida Handyman Services Business type: Residential property maintenance Address: 6033 Copper Lakes St., Las Vegas Owner: Carlos A. Dalida, Jr. Camille by Manon Business type: Restaurant Address: 2170 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Patsserie Manon LLC Cardenas Business type: Annual alcoholic beverage tasting Address: Multiple locations, Las Vegas Owner: Cardenas Markets Inc.

Catimini Business type: General retail sales Address: 555 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 3461, Las Vegas Owner: LSH Plus LLC Centerra Group LLC Business type: Professional services Address: 501 Atlas Drive, Suite C16939, Las Vegas Owner: David C. Bradley Chilly Willyâ€™s Handyman Services LLC Business type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Reynaldo Molina Christopher P. Jones Business type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas Owner: Christopher P. Jones & Associates Inc. Coffee Mobile Truck Business type: Mobile food vendor Address: 2025 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Las Vegas Coffee Investors LLC Commerce Auto Towing Business type: Warehouse or storage Address: 1530 S. Commerce St., Las Vegas Owner: Commerce Auto Towing Inc. Consolidated Mechanical LLC Business type: Contractor Address: 2408 Bounty Hunter Court, Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Container Park Business type: Theater Address: 707 Fremont St., Suite 1020, Las Vegas Owner: Shipping Containers LLC Diamond Diva Business type: General retail sales Address: 10300 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 17, Las Vegas Owner: D.I.V.A. Interior Concepts LLC Divine Cafe Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: Multiple locations, Las Vegas Owner: YNIE LLC Earl of Sandwich Business type: Food services or cafĂŠ Address: 2010 Festival Plaza Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Okay LLC El Pueblo de Los Arboles Business type: Apartment house

Address: 5400 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas Owner: West Cheyenne Avenue LLC Enviro Specialty Coatings LLC Business type: Contractor Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Lora Pitman Eve African Hair Braiding Business type: Cosmetological establishment Address: 5636 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite C, Las Vegas Owner: Akouavi E. Koffi Faith Addis City LLC Business type: General retail sales Address: 875 S. Grand Central Parkway, kiosk, Las Vegas Owner: Selam Alemu Falcon Graphics & Apparel Business type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Jimmy Hernandez Flippin Fun for Everyone Business type: General services Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Rheajean C. Roberts Gilor Designs Business type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite D09, Las Vegas Owner: Carmit Tordjman Golden Creek Construction LLC Business type: Contractor Address: 2764 Lake Sahara Drive, Suite 115, Las Vegas Owner: Clement Ziroli Jr. Gypsy Starlite Inc. Business type: General retail sales Address: 410 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 190, Las Vegas Owner: Osi Ettlinger Hair by Kat Toussaint Business type: General retail sales Address: 8751 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 190, Las Vegas Owner: Katherine Toussaint Hermandad Mexicana Transnacion Business type: Nonprofit community services Address: 2900 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Gloria Saucedo Hitco Event Parking Business type: Parking lot Address: 2201 Industrial Road, Las Vegas Owner: Gil Amaral Hot Water Spa Care Business type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas

Owner: Joel D. Palarz Insecto Pest Services Business type: Residential property maintenance Address: 4166 Aspen St., Las Vegas Owner: Edward Palomares Ivana Stevanovic Business type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Ivana Stevanovic Ivresq Business type: Professional services Address: 1950 Pinto Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Theresa Chevalier John Varvatos Business type: General retail sales Address: 555 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 3473, Las Vegas Owner: John Varvatos Enterprises Inc. Jose TalAvera Business type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Vegas Transport Inc. Justin Valentin Business type: Independent massage therapist Address: 258 Pala Vista Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Justin Valentin Keaolaha Business type: General retail sales Address: 9688 Silver Mine St., Las Vegas Owner: Tanya Falk Kirk Keeling Business type: Independent massage therapist Address: 4242 Rollingstone Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Kirk Keeling Kravet Inc. Business type: Merchandise broker Address: 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 124, Las Vegas Owner: Cary Kravet

Building permits $3,200,000, tenant improvement 1700 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Martin Harris Construction $1,055,900, commercial-addition 925 Auto Show Drive, Henderson Auto Show LLC $993,400, commercial-remodel 2470 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson Flex 2 Buildings

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Records and Transactions $766,963, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 6371 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Barnum & Celillo Electric Inc. $766,963, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 3210 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas Barnum & Celillo Electric Inc. $766,963, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 6480 Sky Pointe Drive, Las Vegas Barnum & Celillo Electric Inc. $580,000, tenant improvement 505 Fremont St., Las Vegas Alan Jeskey Builders Inc. $365,000, commercial-on-site hardscapes and improvements 525 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas Hand Construction Company $365,000, commercial-trash enclosures/generators 515 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas Hand Construction Company $300,000, tenant improvement 1110 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Eleven Western Builders Inc. $299,430, residential-new 1325 Villa Barolo Ave., Henderson Daniel T. Murphy and Tonya L. Murphy $274,699, residential-new 1075 College Heights Court, Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $254,404, residential-new 1138 Pandora Canyon St., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $254,404, residential-new 2759 Sacred Court, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $250,000, commercial-remodel 505 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas Hand Construction Company $250,000, commercial-remodel 507 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas Hand Construction Company $250,000, commercial-remodel 509 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas Hand Construction Company $250,000, commercial-remodel 511 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas Hand Construction Company $250,000, commercial-remodel 513 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas Hand Construction Company $250,000, commercial-remodel 515 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas Hand Construction Company $250,000, commercial-remodel 517 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas

Hand Construction Company $250,000, commercial-remodel 519 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas Hand Construction Company

$168,721, residential-new 12236 Valentia Hills Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$250,000, commercial-remodel 521 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas Hand Construction Company

$168,020, fireproofing 1841 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas XL Fire Protection Co.

$250,000, commercial-remodel 523 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas Hand Construction Company

$167,751, residential-new 246 Castellari Drive, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC

$250,000, commercial-remodel 525 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas Hand Construction Company

$166,793, residential-new 449 Intonation St., Henderson Woodside Homes Nevada LLC

$250,000, commercial-remodel 527 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas Hand Construction Company

$162,302, residential-new 3218 Porto Vittoria Ave., Henderson Toll Hederson LLC

$250,000, commercial-remodel 529 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas Hand Construction Company $250,000, commercial-remodel 531 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas Hand Construction Company

$160,949, residential-new 9035 Mastodon Ave., Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $158,864, residential-new 453 Intonation St., Henderson Woodside Homes Nevada LLC

$250,000, commercial-tenant improvement 533 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas Hand Construction Company

$156,323, residential-new 358 Calabria Ridge St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$218,306, residential-new 1134 Pandora Canyon St., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC

$150,000, retaining wall 212 Antelope Ridge Drive, Las Vegas Hy-Rock Excavation LLC

$186,339, residential-new 9515 Desert Dog Court, Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$150,000, tenant improvement 2411 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Austin General Contracting

$186,256, residential-new 1130 Pandora Canyon St., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $179,635, retaining wall 10727 Franklin Park Ave., Las Vegas Pacific Masonry LLC $176,532, residential-new 234 Castellari Drive, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC $170,342, residential-new 326 Via Dante, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $170,342, residential-new 331 Via Della Greca, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $169,732, residential-new 827 Via Serenelia, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $169,732, residential-new 322 Via Dante, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $168,721, residential-new 362 Port Reggio St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

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Category: Hotels (Ranked by number of rooms as of April 21)

Hotel

Year est.

Rooms

Convention sq. ft.

Casino sq. ft.

MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-891-1111 • mgmgrand.com

1993

5,044

602,000

170,000

Scott Sibella, president, COO

Luxor 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-262-4000 • luxor.com

1993

4,400

20,000

120,000

Niklas Rytterstrom, general manager

Venetian 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-414-1000 • venetian.com

1999

4,027

510,008 with Palazzo*

120,000

George Markantonis, president, COO

Aria 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89158 702-590-7111 • aria.com

2009

4,004

300,000

150,000

Bobby Baldwin, president, CEO

Excalibur 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-597-7777 • excalibur.com

1990

3,991

12,226

100,000

Ann Hoff, general manager

Bellagio 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-693-7111 • bellagio.com

1998

3,933

200,000

100,000

Randy Morton, president, COO

Caesars Palace 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-731-7110 • caesars.com

1966

3,776

300,000

129,000

Gary Selesner, president

Circus Circus 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-734-0410 • circuscircus.com

1968

3,767

21,400

101,286

Eric Fitzgerald, general manager

Flamingo Las Vegas 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-733-3111 • flamingolasvegas.com

1973

3,460

73,000

76,763

Eileen Moore, president

Mandalay Bay 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-632-7777 • mandalaybay.com

1999

3,211

1.7 million

135,000

Chuck Bowling, president, COO

Palazzo 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-607-7777 • palazzo.com

2007

3,066

510,008 with Venetian*

105,000

George Markantonis, president, COO

Mirage 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-791-7111 • mirage.com

1989

3,044

171,959

100,000

Trevor Scherrer, president, COO

Cosmopolitan 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-698-7000 • cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

2010

2,995

200,000

100,000

Bill McBeath, CEO

Monte Carlo 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-730-7777 • montecarlo.com

1996

2,992

30,000

102,197

Patrick Miller, general manager

Westgate Las Vegas 3000 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-732-5111 • westgatevegas.com

2014

2,950

200,000

97,500

Brett Kellerman, general manager

Top executive

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