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67 Contents MYVEGAS Ask the Mayor ....................................................................3 Nevada Day ........................................................................7 2015 Top 100 Men of the Year ................................... 30 Top 10 “Manly” Adventures in Las Vegas ............... 46 It’s A Freakin’ Fantasy Football Frenzy ..................106 Movers and Shakers ...................................................109 Who Knew with Carrot Top ......................................112

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MYBEAUTY AND HEALTH 2015 Fall Makeup Trends................................................9 Skincare for Fall .............................................................. 10 One Minute at a Time ................................................... 12 Beauty and Braun ......................................................... 13 Kidneys and Protein .................................................... 14 5 Tips to Jumpstart Your Training ........................... 16 Fall into Fall ..................................................................... 18 NV Float Therapy .......................................................... 24 The Glamourous Life ................................................... 26

How to Get a Job That You are “Overqualified” for ........................................................ 64

MY FAMILY

3 Biggest Mistakes Small Businesses Make.......... 48 Booming Businesses ............................................. 52-53 Money Matters .............................................................. 54

The “Best Interest of the Child” Standard .............

Dishing out the Duty ...................................................

This Isn’t Your Grandmother’s Antique Store .....

Baby Bump Beauty ......................................................

Making a ‘Smash’ in Photography ..........................

MY REAL ESTATE

MY PETS

MYBUSINESS

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MY CAREER

From Combat Boots to Business Suits .................. 56 Summerlin, Your Future ............................................. 58 Luxury Living at a Fractional Cost .......................... 60

MY SENIOR LIFE How to Have Fun During Retirement .................... 61 Fall Feels Fabulous ....................................................... 62

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Walk Your Dog Week ................................................... 72 Pets and Their People ............................................72-73 Raising Charlotte .......................................................... 73

MY RESTAURANTS That’s What She Said: Naked City Pizza ................ 74 Hot New Restaurants ............................................ 78-79 Public School 702 ......................................................... 80 Tapas by Alex Stratta ................................................... 82 Pizza Man: Pop Up Pizza ............................................. 83 Chef’s Corner: Marlon Simbulan of Nove ............ 84 Chef Linda Says... Want a Slim Waistline? ............. 86

MY ENTERTAINMENT Eat, Drink and Play at Station Casinos ................... 88 Sake Good Times .......................................................... 90

MY DATING LIFE Inside the World of Professional Pick-Up Artists................................................................. 96 What Are You Waiting For??

Your Life is Waiting ....................................................... 97

MY CHARITY Your Time, Talent, Treasure! .......... Paying it Forward with Serving Hope LV ................................................. 99 The Deacon Jones Foundation: Forever Changing the Game....................................100

MY HAWAII Experience Hawaii’s Culture at Outrigger Resorts ...............................................102-103

MY GOLF 5 Things to Talk About on the Green ................... 107

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With schools having just started again We are calling for really strong and out into the community, sharing my pride in and the Clark County School District meaningful penalties for those being a Nevadan. There are so many enjoyable recently having filled 1,000 teaching convicted of sex trafficking. We need activities and attractions for our residents— From Desk Our lovely Mayor Goodman haswhat graciously agreedespecially, what tothe answer some questions from MYVEGAS Maga Council members voted -6-1 in early downtown redevelopment and can we of delicious sandwiches atpicnicking the new Jimmy positions, City how dothe youMayor’s see this affecting our to findCarolyn avenues for those victims caught in look the is better than at readers.

A special thanks to Mayor Goodman for her willingness to engage with our readers and the community of Las Vegas.

October to move ahead on a plan to forward to in the coming year?

John’s located on the first floor of City Hall… community? web of prostitution to get out of it and get out one of the city’s outstanding parks? Visiting build a $200concerned million dollar professional and in walking MTO continues I am terribly that we safely. As of this time, I have been working an outdoor areadistance like Floyd Lamb Park at to Tule soccer stadium in downtown Las Vegas in which Certainly the momentum downtown thrive.

Also, the Carson Kitchen, KerryLake Simon’s weren’t on top of all new faculty with our faith leaders, our law enforcement, Springs, Springs Preserve, or enjoying Q: Summertime means family fun, top tourist destination, and our skyline Visitors come in from around the a final vote is said to take place December. continues build.

We areto seeing new downtown hot spot, is wonderful, and hires in March/April inthis 2014-2015 our social services,to and the media get out Mead?

All are glorious ways to celebrate ourI summer vacations and lots of outdoor is forever changed and improved by that country (and the world) to converge How would the development of this project more and more small businesses, would recommend trying it if you can find a as we should have been! Projections were there and get on top of this now. One of my state’s birthday. Of course, since Nevada Day activities.

How do you andityour family magnifi cent and the biggest observation in our city for our huge patriotic help Las Vegas and what will it take to make restaurants, shops and galleries opening. table. very clear that enrollment numbers were own concepts was to establish a hotline (like falls on Halloween, trick-or-treating is always to enjoy summertime in Las Vegas? wheel in the world!

It the is unique and celebration. Naturally there are happen? like Whatfor is particularly exciting been increasing and will continue to do so as our 911) young people to call has for immediate fun for my family and me, as we go out tricktop-of-the-line, and yes I have visited, reworks exploding inwhat the sky from opening The Market onthem East wherever Fremont With 2014 coming toand a fast close, economy rebounds. Each of our children action byof Metro to get to or-treating, orfi scare goblins witches when A: We really do like to spend time but not yet ridden it.

In fact, CBS did our hotel rooftops, but during the da It is an amazing project that would in the Entertainment District as it brings a are some New Year’s Resolutions you’d deserves the best teacher in every classroom, they are—usually a victim can get away for they visit our front door! Oscar and I always together as a family especially if I can not only bring a first-ever, major much-needed grocery store to an area that like to see Las Vegas make in order to a special on the opening and lucky leading up to the nighttime celebrat in every grade and in every subject. Had we a few moments by using a restroom, where have loved Halloween. league sports to Las Vegas is in the heart of Ithe live-work-play city to to make have a prosperous 2015? get some orteam alltoof them togethera someone me, was askedfor asthem Mayor there are outdoor activities galore acted properly in addition adhering to (and the will have a cellphone Nevada!) but it would also result in hundreds core.

Too, coming in 2015 is the expansion right hiring timeline, faculty salaries this is being processed about what What isfor your favorite Thanksgiving recipeto enjoy. and residents rare happening!

Most should times in Lasborrow. Fortunately, brief comments nationally tourists I would like see everyone in our of millions of dollars being invested into our the already! of the LasI’m Vegas Premium Outlets have beenVegas moved to be the competitive in the community every you’d be to willing to share with our Personally, Oscar and I usually walk we’ll justmost hang around aout great place it is. Itwhich hasday, added great that city continue to be part of building a community. fact, the thisvery private partnership will be including 35groups, new stores anchored by to attract house andIn retain best the country playing speaking with faith thereaders?

Summerlin Patriotic Parade wh barbecuing, swimming, excitement toresident/tourist/ the Strip where a visitor MyVegas great I’m city!a traditionalist I’m hopeful that everyone is offering invest close to one-half a billion Saks Fifthconvention Avenue offgroups, Fifth and a new has to offer!toInstead, in Nevada, business lawoffer enforcement, repeat can. There isand hiking, horseback games, and for surefaculty I’ll be serving food can stroll, shop, eat and enjoy a unique Sadly,we will make a commitment to give dollars into our economy!

My hope is that Cheesecake Factory. salaries were frozen, and to top that off, perand parents and students on this subject my mom’s menu: start to his/her finish! Ibest love riding, golfing, fishing and boating a from start to end. Our home is where ride. The food there is decadent, from to impacting quality life inwith our us entire our city staffallocation will be able work with these pupil dollar didtonot increase as it asking each to help us stop sex trafficking. havingthe our wholeof family around Lake Mead, tennis, biking, and so m our children grew up (same one for Sprinkles Cupcakes to the Ghirardelli The burgeoning restaurant scene community.

Whether it is through helping to private partners to consummate a final should have but in fact has been reduced for The city of Las Vegas will not tolerate this. the Thanksgiving table for the perfectly cooked for everyone to do as they 38 years), so they love bringing their ice cream and chocolate shop.

Brooklyn has also exploded... what diversify our economy, to make anup celebrate agreement by mid-December to present to 2015-2016!

Violators downtown will be prosecuted to the fullest and stuffed turkey.

I’ve helping never messed one Fourth July inaddressing our city. to MV children here whenever they can. extent With of are also something special asyet, it and is on one two of your favorite new impact thehave educational front, the City Council for its more-than-enthusiast theBowl law.oris they eachof been picture perfect some great planning, we’re off to the a new intimate venue for live music culinary hot spots? the cycle of homelessness or working with our approval.

The approval will result in Recently, you signed a resolution at the say nothing about how moist and delicious they special thank you toitthe Honor beach and then the families comfortare. food non-profits create a better quality of life, spurring other major developments in the 83rd Annual Conference of Mayors in come one- Howcombined does the city with of Las gourmet Vegas plan on Usually,to one ofAmy sons makes a pumpkin takes each of us to build a world-class city heart ofSan Symphony Park and our center city You can’t expect me to answer that!!!

Mayor Carolyn Goodman by-one to squeeze into our little condo and a bowling alley.

Where else but Francisco, calling for aggressive anticelebrating Nevada Day on Saturday, pie, a daughter-in-law makes homemade offor her which proud.

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How could I possibly pick among trafficking in interventions to reduce the demand October 2015? sauce, but there’s usually a willingness to Iengage with the reade Coronado.

Las31st, Vegas would one find such a cranberry great we are the healthiest and happiest of New Years as the comm them?

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The newly reopened and support this resolution?

October is always special. I always something! Since we all have so much to be to: info@MYVEGASMag.com for a ch Ferris wheel yet at the Linq? What from a boom in local businesses to remodeled El Sombrero has excellent food, look at the holiday as a chance to spend thankful for, it’s a great and happy and loving to have your questions answered in are your thoughts on it, and how do Q: Fourth of July is a great holiday festivals and more; what is the future of our and the inside is now I’m also fan some quality time withvery my chic. family and toaget time! For certain, it’s Oscar’s favorite holiday!

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Meet the Writers MYVEGAS MAGAZINE 5540 S. Fort Apache Rd., Suite 110 Las Vegas, NV 89148 Phone: 702.792.2378 MyVegasMag.com info@MyVegasMag.com

Brooke Dillman

As a senior at UNLV, Brooke is beginning her writing debut in MyVegas Magazine.

Although she was born in Florida, Brooke has been living in Las Vegas for 13 years and regards it as home. She will soon be graduating UNLV with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a minor in Spanish. She is involved in campus activities, particularly as a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

When she graduates, she hopes to pursue a career in which she can put her degree and her love of writing to good use.

Erika Kimble

Erika Kimble, nurse practitioner at Linda Woodson Dermatology and author of the Malcom Finney Medical Detective series, provides care for patients with skin cancers, psoriasis, eczema, and a myriad of disorders.

She volunteers for events like Skin Cancer Awareness Month screenings, elementary school readings, Joy Prom, Create A Change Now, and 5K runs benefiting organizations like Susan G. Komen, Eagle Quest, and the Arthritis Foundation.

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Amy Elizabeth

Amy Elizabeth is a freelance writer, blogger, and life/ relationship coach helping people live more meaningful lives and enjoy more fulfilling relationships. She is certified by Gabrielle Bernstein as a Spirit Junkie Masterclass trainer and has completed business mentor Amanda Frances’s life coaching program. For more information, visit: www. lovesexandmiracles.com.

Michelle “Roxy” Davis

Michelle “Roxy” Davis is a TV/ radio broadcaster, freelance journalist, voice-over actress and the general manager of the World Center of Broadcast Media. Living in between Las Vegas and Hollywood, CA, Roxy broadcasts from WCOBM, KLAV and VANR every week and writes for MyVegas, LV Style Couture, and Vegas Indie Artist Magazine. Roxy is also is a fitness instructor at Surfset Las Vegas and at Pole Fitness Studio in Las Vegas. Roxy has an associate degree from Cuesta College, is certified in photography, freelance journalism, fitness & nutrition from Penn Foster Career School, and is currently studying Google Analytics from International Technology University.

Marie Mortera

Marie Mortera, anchor for News 3, joined the FBI Las Vegas Citizens Academy Alumni Association, was named “Best Anchor” by the Electronic Media Awards two years in a row, and received an award from Las Vegas’ Filipino-American Heritage Foundation. She gave birth to a daughter in 2014, teaches prenatal yoga, and has been asked to teach victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, natural disasters, and first responders.

Katie Bencze

Katie Bencze is the mother to two amazing and witty little girls. She has an extensive background in media and was a resident of Las Vegas for almost a decade. Currently, she and her husband reside in Madison, Wisconsin to be close to their family and roots.

When Katie isn’t writing (or chasing small children), she works as a teaching assistant for Indiana University.

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On the Cover: Tommy Leigh Thomas “Tommy” Leigh, broker and owner of Vegas One Realty, began his career in the U.S. Air Force before transitioning into semiprofessional athletics and eventually landing in real estate. In 2013, Tommy took over Vegas One Realty. He is also a mortgage broker specializing in VA loans and is very involved in supporting military members by sponsoring military athletic teams.

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Nevada Day - Las Vegas Gets an Early Start for National Adoption Month

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evada Day is on October 31st: the day we celebrate our state’s birthday. Nevada’s birthday happens to coincide with another fun holiday, Halloween. In downtown Las Vegas, there is a family court judge who has chosen to take both of these holiday festivities a step further by making it even more special.

District Judge Cynthia Giuliani started a tradition in her courtroom several years ago. Each year, she celebrates both of these merriments by granting adoptions. Judge Giuliani does it in style by dressing up as a fairy godmother on this very special day in a young child’s life. Judge Giuliani says, “I want to make their adoption a memorable event for both the child and their adoptive family.

Seeing the smiles on their faces as I wave my magic wand ‘granting’ them the wish of a family is one of the most satisfying things I do as a family court judge. Children deserve a permanent and stable life.”

How fitting for a judge that is a member of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), a Nevada-based international non-profit, to bring up this important issue of adoption on the eve of National Adoption Month.

Mari Kay Bickett, CEO of the National Council states, “Over 400,000 children are in foster care.

The NCJFCJ and its members have been critical to the success of National Adoption Day; a single day each year – the Saturday before Thanksgiving – on which courts in all jurisdictions open their doors just to finalize and celebrate foster care adoptions.”

And that is why every year in November, NCJFCJ furthers the larger collective goal to raise public awareness of the needs of foster children in every community across the United States. Every day in America, children who entered the foster care system as victims of abuse or neglect become available for adoption. Most children will wait at

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least three years for their forever family before being adopted. We can only hope that in the future, the magic of a loving family would come together with these children much sooner. MV

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2015 Fall Makeup Trends

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his fall less is more. The fresh face (no makeup) look is always in season. Makeup is evolving this fall towards a more polished look. We are defining the face without changing it. The look of skin is in. Ultimately the first impression should be the skin. Strong graphic brows and bold lips complement the look. Light pink cheeks and luminous cheek bones will add the warmth and definition to the face. To get the skin looking dewy and supple I prefer the MAC Cosmetics Studio Sculpt Foundation and MAC Mineralized Skin Finish

to set the foundation. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz eyebrow pencil is my pick for natural, beautiful eyebrows. Applying a lot of fine strokes will make the brows look more natural. To showcase key elements of fall makeup, focus on subtle caramel tones on the eyes. To keep the eyes soft and feminine use the Natural Palette from NYX cosmetics, this is one of the most affordable ways to achieve the look. Lips can be nude for the daytime and bold for the evening.

Tarte Cosmetics LipSurgence Lip Crèmes are both moisturizing and have intense color payoffs.

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It’s about preparing the skin to make the face look its best. Skin is the priority here. When prepping the skin, we don’t want to see the products or texture. It’s there but it’s not. We want to focus on priming the skin and perfecting it in a very precise way. Let’s talk about the skin essentials.

To prepare the skin for the no makeup look, where the skin is priority, prepping and polishing is essential. Good clean skin is the way to start.

Philosophy’s Purity Made Simple cleanser is one of my favorites. It removes eye and face makeup without irritation. With natural makeup, every detail has to be considered. Moisturized and primed skin will help the makeup to go on smoothly and makeup will last longer. I don’t like adding too many products to the skin so I prefer products that are multipurpose. MAC cosmetics Prep+Prime natural radiance does just that.

This primer has a built in glow and gives instant dimension to the face as well as it moisturizes. For dryer skin, strobe cream from MAC is hydrating and aluminizing to the skin. Now your skin will be prepped and primed and it’s ready to showcase the makeup in the most polished and radiant way possible. There is a kind of honesty to beauty this season. Lastly, highlight your cheek bones with Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Palette for a healthy glow. Makeup is all about your own signature look so have fun with it!

It’s not so much about a dramatic transformation of a woman, but it’s a very beautiful enhancement! For all of your makeup questions or concerns, feel free to email me at: vegasvibemakeup@gmail.com.

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ow that fall is right around the corner do you find your skin suffering from months of harsh summer rays? We all have good intentions when it comes to protecting our skin but for those times when you forget to apply or reapply your sunscreen your skin can pay the price. If you’re the type of person who likes to use natural over store bought then try this combo on your next sunburn to calm redness.

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Apply pure aloe gel straight from the aloe plant rather than the bottle.

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Follow with an application of rice bran oil which boasts high quantities of Vitamin E that encourages healing.

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Repeat this process several times a day until you have relief from your redness.

It’s also a good idea to reduce your alcohol and caffeine which contributes to dehydration during this time. Water is your best friend, so be sure and drink a lot of it!

If you’re more of a traditionalist and don’t want to take the time to create your own remedy then a great choice to try is Ocean Potion Moisturizing Aloe Lotion. Don’t let the name fool you. It has great reviews, reasonably priced and is widely available. The Ocean Potion Moisturizing Aloe Lotion is an after-sun moisturizing lotion that maintains your tan and prevents peeling. Made naturally with pure aloe vera gel, tea tree oil and herbal and seaweed extracts, the Ocean Potion lotion replenishes and repairs skin cells after exposure to the sun. This moisturizing skin lotion also contains vitamins A, C and E and can be used all year round as a daily moisturizer for smoother and younger looking skin. MV Copyright © 2015 Tammy Kincaid All rights reserved www.SpaExpectations.com tammy@spaexpectations.com

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The program is based off a Denmark study, which realized previous interval training focused on ‘motivated athletes’ in a highly monitored scientific setting. While appropriate for a laboratory, it’s not reflective of your one-sizefits-most workout plan. So researchers created a training routine applicable to the ‘nonexperienced person to the elite athlete.’

I had to try it for myself. For the record, I am a certified yoga, spin and pilates instructor but I wouldn’t call myself an athlete. Now onto the routine: a gentle jog for 30 seconds; a run for 20 seconds; full throttle for 10 seconds. The plan says rest for 2 minutes, by walking around or standing, before repeating four more times.

During my break, I threw in a few ab exercises.

Conclusion: approachable and fun, as you shouldn’t get bored in 30 seconds.

My husband, a personal trainer, gave 10-20-30 a thumbs up however both of us agree, getting your doctor’s approval should be step 1. After that, try it – it may be your ‘favorite’ too! MV

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he definition of beauty in our society has been a tempest argument as people wage opinions of whether the waif or the curve dominates. Yet, Keema Lenderman (PNBA Masters Bikini Diva Pro) and Eve Dawes (WBFF PRO), defy these clashing opinions with achievement of muscular beauty. They prove physical health and loveliness can go hand in hand.

Building the Braun As a full time teacher and mother of five who was encroaching on the “Big 4-0,” Keema embarked on her fitness journey. “I wanted to do something big. I thought it would be good to get into shape and reach a goal,” she said. In a four-month span, Keema went from twenty-four to nine percent body fat. She leaned her figure with a five to six day-a-week training schedule, using exercises like 260-pound glute thrusts.

Of course, gym time was not the only factor in obtaining her fit physique. “Seventy to eighty percent of fitness comes from what you eat. They say abs are made in the kitchen, and it’s true.” Her normal meals consist of a lean protein, complex carb, and vegetable. She avoids sugary drinks and sweets but has an occasional cheat food like sushi, red wine, chips and salsa—and Krispy Kreme donuts.

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For Eve Dawes, it’s more the adventure of trying new restaurants and a glass of wine that tops her cheat list. Yet, traditionally she follows a diet similar to Keema’s, along with supplements like MRM, DRM, B Vitamins and protein shakes. She trains six days a week during competition season, doing cardio and exercises like lunges, squats, and kickbacks. However, as a classically trained dancer, fitness coach, and model, Eve had the perfect foundation to launch her competitive career. “I wanted to take it to the next level; I had gone as far as I could in fitness and in modeling and wanted to break into the industry,” she said.

Brandishing the Beauty Beauty is not a one-size-fits-all mold. To those critics who feel female fitness contestants aren’t feminine, Eve disagrees. “I think that’s one of the biggest things I’m trying to promote, that yes, it’s still very feminine…bikini girls are about the curves, about creating curves and symmetry.” To highlight her figure, Eve utilizes skin exfoliation, cocoa butter, and cosmetics like Super Goop, YSL, and NYX. Keema’s must-have beauty trick is called Beauty Bum. “I use it on the back of my legs, but some people use it on arms and stomach. It heats up skin and activates fat cells so they become mobilized; then when you work out your body gets rid of it.” She also uses a weekly charcoal scrub to exfoliate and clarify skin, followed by a slathering of Nivea body oil.

Eve Dawes (WBFF Bikini Division Pro, Swimsuit USA International Finalist, Mrs. Nevada America First Runner Up). Next competition WBFF Worlds August 15.

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Heart and Soul of a Pro Although much of the preparation is physical, both women emphasize the importance of the mentality in being stage ready. “Be your own best self. Beauty is something that comes from within,” said Eve. Keema stresses how attitude plays into a win. “If you really want to do it…you’ll do it. You’ll either make excuses or you’ll make results.” She also presses that “personality will trump beauty every day.” MV Erika Kimble, BSN, MA, MS, APRN is a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner at Linda Woodson Dermatology in Las Vegas. She is an award-winning author of the Malcolm Finney, Medical Detective, children’s health series.

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Kidneys and Protein, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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When it comes to bone health and kidney stones, eating lots of protein is the primary reason that bone loss and stone formation in our kidneys are rampant in our nation. When we consume diets high in protein, our kidneys have to buffer out renal acids caused by the unnecessary protein.

That’s right, you read it correctly; anyone can easily eat too much protein and put a strain on their system.

To buffer the renal acids, your kidneys steal calcium from your bones and food. This creates loss of bone strength and increased risk of kidney stones, a big problem in Nevada in the summer.

Most people think, “I will just take a calcium supplement.” However, this can worsen the risk for kidney stones. All that excess calcium makes it easier to grow a kidney stone, and still leaves you at risk for osteoporosis.

According to the British Medical Journal, “researchers, led by Dr Shalini Reddy from the University of Chicago, found that six weeks on a low carbohydrate, high protein diet increased the acid load to the kidneys, raising the risk of kidney stones. Animal protein has been shown to boost urinary excretion of oxalate, a compound that combines with calcium and other compounds to form kidney stones.”

High protein diets clearly increase the risk of progression to kidney disease. At the moment, the Vegas Valley has over thirty dialysis centers.

So we have a huge number of people going on dialysis regularly.

Many different studies published over the last twenty years have established clearly that diets low in protein prevent people with early kidney disease from progressing to renal dialysis and death. In studies on diabetic patients, these risks were dropped nearly in half by adopting a low protein diet.

All foods with the exception of simple sugars and oils have protein in them. This means even foods that you think of as primarily carbohydrate foods like potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, rice and squash have protein in them that your body can utilize. This kind of protein is both good and necessary.

So ditch the ice cream, beef, chicken, turkey, cheese, shrimp and milk and replace it with pasta, vegetables, oatmeal, rice, potatoes and sweet potatoes. It might prevent a painful emergency room visit from a broken bone or kidney stone and it will protect your kidneys from failing. MV

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Then go to a 5.5% incline, picking the pace up to a 6.0 or 7.5 for more experienced runners. Run for 1 minute. Then drop the pace to 3.8 for 3 minutes to bring your heart rate back down. Repeat 4-5 times, and there you go! Workout complete! If running is too stressful on your knees or hips, go on a higher incline like 15%, or use the rowing machine or elliptical trainer.

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I highly recommend hiring a personal trainer to take you through a full-body workout and showing you the ropes until you feel confident going out on your own. Many injuries happen when we don’t do an exercise correctly. Learn proper form with little or no weights first. It might cost you a little more in the beginning, but it will save you thousands in medical bills in the end!

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How can you tell if you are starting at the right amount of weight? You should be able to do 10 reps out of 13-15; those last 3-5 should be relatively hard with the last one being almost a failure. Keep that same amount of weight until you finish that final rep before increasing it a little more.

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The more muscle you have, the more calories you will burn. If you have a choice between cardio or weights, always pick the weights. I know we’ve had the mindset that the only way to burn calories is to get on a treadmill, but erase that completely and go to the weight room instead. You can sculpt an entirely new body by lifting weights. You don’t have to stay stuck in the old one. MV In Good Health! ~Tamra

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The medical spa is the first of its kind in Nevada focused solely on float room and salt room therapies. This new facility, built in 2015, was crafted to restore the rare mind-and-body balance that often eludes us in our daily lives.

“Our objective is to offer proven therapies in an elegant atmosphere, unmatched in any other spa. Our goal is to see every client leave us with a feeling of well-being, tranquility, and relaxation,” said Kevin Schern.

Floatation therapy is a medical treatment using sensory deprivation within a floatation tank or float room. Tests show that floatation therapy not only has an immediate effect on pain relief and elimination of stress, but it also promotes ‘wholebrain’ thinking. The Float Room offers clients a choice between near-total sensory deprivation and an experience enhanced with unique LED lighting and music or natural sounds. Both cases result in what an astronaut may feel like making that first, weightless spacewalk.

There aremany benefits from floatation therapy utilizing floatation tanks, and there is no common client. There is a potential gain for everyone.

Specific flotation applications for athletes include deep muscular relaxation, accelerated healing of injuries, and enhanced performance by using visualization. Benefits for business people include complete physical and mental de-stressing, enhancing creativity, reduced blood pressure and heart rate, and rejuvenating energy levels.

“The use of flotation therapy has a number of medical benefits,” Schern said.“In the gravityfree floating environment, the body balances and heals internally as all the senses are rested.”

Recent medical flotation research has shown more and more the importance of having a good balance of activity between the two cerebral hemispheres to guarantee a better state of physical, mental, and emotional health.

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I am beyond blessed, and a word of advice: never give up on yourself or your dreams. Make the best out of life, and fight hard for what you want.

Hustle your success by being a goal getter, not a gold digger! -GlamByElena Let me start the autumn season with some new beauty pointers…

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Aaron Lelah Spending his childhood in his family’s jewelry store business, Aaron Lelah earned his jewelry education and became a GIA graduate in 1995. By 2004, he opened his own store in Summerlin, Aaron Lelah Jewelers, which is filled with many one-of-akind pieces and signature watches. With the help of his wife and kids, Aaron oversees his knowledgeable jewelers and sales staff to ensure perfect quality and customer care.

AJ Trunk is the creator, producer, and a performer of the “Men of Sapphire” show, which he’s been a part of for over 11 years. He also created and co-produced “Men the Experience” at the iconic Riviera Hotel and Casino. Having been in several shows on and off the Strip, AJ performs in his productions alongside his fellow entertainers.

Anthony Cools Hypnotist and entrepreneur Anthony Cools has the longest lasting, continuous hypnosis show in the world. His business ventures currently include Exposed Hair Salon, Hootie Patootie (a print and billboard company), and Avian Cinema, which specializes in commercial grade cinematography and photography productions including concepts, original music, aerial, and underwater. Look out for his many upcoming projects currently in the works.

Anthony Paglia Despite being a young attorney with a new firm, Anthony Paglia, personal injury lawyer and Las Vegas native, has been consistently recognized for his professional excellence within the nation, state, and community. Anthony’s membership with the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce, co-founded by his grandfather, Arturo Cambeiro, exemplifies his deep-rooted dedication to our community.

Arash Ghafoori is the executive director of the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY), Southern Nevada’s most comprehensive service provider for homeless teens (www. nphy.org). Utilizing his unique background in business and economics, Arash is active in leadership initiatives locally and nationally to better the lives of homeless youth.

Bill Marion A native of Las Vegas, Bill Marion is a principal of Purdue Marion & Associates Public Relations, specializing in: strategic planning, media relations, crisis communications, community relations, and government affairs. He also serves as the immediate past chairman of the Neon Museum and is on the board of Nevada Humanities.

Bob Ansara and his team at Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant have served over 30 million guests since 1979. They broke the Guinness world record for the largest margarita ever made: 8,627 gallons! Bob has served on the Board of the Metro Chamber and the Board of the National Restaurant Association and is a founding member of the Nevada Restaurant Association.

Sherman Ray is an entrepreneur, speaker, publisher, and coffee evangelist. He owns Avery’s Coffee Shop, is a founder and publisher of Coffee Culture Magazine, and is co-founder of Third Thursdays at Village Square. He is also the founder of the Las Vegas Coffee and Beer Festival and the Las Vegas Black Business Directory.

Kirk Peterson made his way to Las Vegas to turn his favorite hobby and true passion, wine and spirits, into a career.

After joining the opening team of Carnevino in 2008 as a sommelier, Kirk now serves as the beverage director for B&B Ristorante, Carnevino Italian Steakhouse, OTTO Pizzeria, and B&B Burger & Beer.

Bryan A. Lowe has been a leading estate planning, probate, and elder law attorney in Las Vegas for over 30 years.

He’s received an ‘AV’ rating, the highest possible rating based on ethics and legal ability. A loyal and dedicated husband and father of five children, Bryan is involved in the community through Rotary International, Boy Scouts of America, and his church.

Bunker Hill Bradley has transitioned from world-renowned, award-winning car designer to the new fashion icon of Las Vegas.

He is the creative force and co-owner of Cobra Couture Fashion. Bunker is passionate about creating designs that enhance a woman’s body, as he believes that every woman deserves to look and feel beautiful.

Chad McCullough is co-owner and president of Elite Media, Inc., a Las Vegas-based outdoor advertising company specializing in: digital advertising, wallscapes, building wraps, billboards, and taxi media. The company started in Los Angeles, and Chad envisioned excellent advertising and growth possibility.

Chris Yakimchuk, owner of Yak’s Fitness, is a Canadian businessman who expanded Yak’s Fitness to Las Vegas in 2010.

He works with professional and non-professional athletes and mainstream clientele wishing to tone up and/or lose body fat. Chris has brought some of the best equipment in fitness to Las Vegas to complement his personal training staff.

Christopher Alfieri is the operations and programs manager for The Epicurean Charitable Foundation, which awards full-ride scholarships and unique leadership and mentoring opportunities to at-risk local youth pursuing leadership careers in the hospitality industry.

Mr. Alfieri has worked with many organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Catholic Charities, and the Young Professionals Against Cancer.

Jason Neve developed an early interest in cooking and graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 2003.

After moving to Las Vegas in 2007 and running the kitchen at B&B Ristorante for five years, Jason is now culinary director of all four of Mario Batali’s restaurants: B&B Ristorante, OTTO Pizzeria, B&B Burger & Beer, and Carnevino Italian Steakhouse.

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Robert T. Eglet, founding and managing partner of Eglet Prince, has dedicated himself to improving the community by representing significantly injured victims of product defects and defective drugs, commercial trucking accidents, insurance bad faith, and wrongful death. His honors include National Trial Lawyer in 2013 and Nevada Trial Lawyer in 2005 and 2012.

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Craig Kagel , president of Advantage Resume, is an executive resume writer, career transition coach, and certified social media strategist.

He’s recognized as a savvy business owner, writer, and desktop publishing designer for over 25 years. He’s written over 20,000 resumes, curricula vitae, and biographies. He specializes in technical writing, manual/conceptual writing, public relations, and writing of highly creative marketing/advertising pieces.

G. Dallas Horton is the owner of G. Dallas Horton & Associates. He is a fierce litigator who has received many multi-million dollar results, verdicts, and settlements. Mr. Horton has been a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Nevada since 2009 and is AV rated, the highest legal and ethical rating.

Daniel Gelbart founded Yellow Bucket Janitorial, Inc. with his wife Wendy in 2000, building on his service expertise from a 20-year career in the food service industry.

Daniel enjoys joining his wife and daughters in donating time and support to the Ronald McDonald House, St. Baldrick’s Foundation, and Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada.

Danny Tarkanian is the founder of Tarkanian Basketball Academy, a non-profit that teaches youth basketball and life skills such as work ethic, overcoming adversity, and teamwork. Danny is a real estate developer and co-owner of Tarkanian & Knight Law Group. He graduated from UNLV and was UNLV’s first Rhodes Scholar candidate. Danny is currently running for Congress in District 3.

Darin Feinstein Venture capitalist, attorney, and entrepreneur Darin Feinstein owns Red Mercury Entertainment; The Viper Room; Fat Bar; several Fatburger franchises; the organic and GMO-free restaurant, El Dorado Cantina; and Beauty Bar (co-owner with Corey Harrison). Amongst other businesses, he produces several shows in Las Vegas including MJ Live at the Stratosphere.

Timothy M. Lam, the executive director and a founder of The International School of Hospitality, has forged relationships between the school and major resorts locally and abroad. Lam is a national leader in the catering, events, and concierge industries and is president of the Foundation of the National Association for Catering and Events.

David Corbett As a Farmers® Insurance agent, David Corbett went through a rigorous training program at the University of Farmers. He ensures that he provides quality service and the best coverage to suite his clients’ needs. He offers advantages of one-on-one insight, while giving his time to match clients with the right level of protection for the right cost.

David Osman, the marketing manager and senior community relations representative for Amerigroup, is an international speaker that has worked with hundreds of community-based organizations, faith-based corporations, and government agencies. David is a well-respected community builder who has developed and facilitated over 500 special events, reaching over 500,000 community members throughout Nevada and around the U.S.

Donnell G. Bayot Director of Academic Affairs, Donnell G. Bayot received multiple awards this year for bringing academic rigor to the catering and event fields through The International School of Hospitality programs.

A national leader in hospitality, he serves as the second vice president of the National Association for Catering and Events and as public commissioner for the Convention Industry Council CMP Governance Commission.

Doug Geinzer is the CEO of Las Vegas HEALS. He is improving the health care infrastructure and positioning Las Vegas to become the most globally recognized health and wellness destination. The recipient of many awards including Entrepreneur of the Year, Healthcare Hero, Innovative Business Leader, Top 40 under 40. He is president of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Business Council.

Andrew M. Cash, MD, a fellowship-trained and board certified orthopedic spine surgeon, founded The Desert Institute of Spine Care and The Minimally Invasive Center of Excellence as ways to provide the best care and improve surgical results for patients in the Las Vegas community. Please contact us today for appointment: 702.630.3472 appt.scheduler@disclv.com.

Arthur M. Cambeiro, M.D., a Las Vegas native, is a nationally recognized cosmetic plastic surgeon at SurgiSpa. Dr. Cambeiro earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado where he received the Owens-Swan Award. He trained at the famous Mayo Clinic and is certified by the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and the National Board of Medical Examiners.

Dr. Chris Chiodo is the founder and executive director of The Vision Centers. The Vision Centers consist of four convenient locations (Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson) and have been providing vision care to many of our valley’s residents for over 20 years.

Another passion for Dr. Chiodo is the Nevada Blind Child’s Foundation.

Shane Hamilton is the managing partner of Vegas Republik Group LLC, which is currently recognized as the premier destination management concierge based in Las Vegas. He personally hosts a variety of groups from across the world to ensure that they have the best Las Vegas experience possible.

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John Grimaldi Originally from NYC, John Grimaldi of Platinum Home Mortgage relocated to Las Vegas in 2010 with 15 years of experience. His passion is helping people purchase their dream homes, and he’s found no better way to achieve this than by helping clients make informed and educated decisions about their most important lifetime investment: their mortgage financing.

Dr. Evan Allen graduated from Loma Linda University Medical School on a scholarship from the U.S. Air Force and is certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.

He created Doctor Allen Wellness & Medical Center in 2014 and has been named as one of the “Top Family Physicians” in the nation.

Tod Story, the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada, joined the ACLU of Nevada in 2013. Tod has been active in many community and political organizations. Previously, Tod was the district director for U.S. Representative Shelley Berkley, where he oversaw the community outreach, constituent services, and electronic communications, and he had been an aide to U.S. Senator Richard Bryan.

Dr. Jeffrey Ng A Board Certified Family physician; his honors include voted Top Doc 20072015 in multiple Vegas magazines by his peers, UNR Clinical Preceptor of the year (2009-10), and Nevada State Academy’s President-Elect (2015-16). He also served as former MEC member at Centennial Hills and Mountain View Hospital. He is currently at Jacobs Medical Associates.

Dr. Jim Wright is an internationally accredited dentist specializing in general, holistic, and cosmetic dentistry. He and his wife, Debby, support many local charities. Dr. Wright has been the recipient of the St. Therese Center’s Yellow Rose Award and was chosen by the Miss America Pageant to work with the Nevada contestants.

Dr. Kevin Rayls in an incredibly passionate and dedicated general surgeon. Since 1997, Dr. Rayls has been a local practitioner in Las Vegas, where he founded Mountain West. He provides quality and innovative surgical care while continuing to address the individual needs required by each of his patients.

Dr. Christian A. Pham, a dentist at Crestview Dental, had his dental training at Boston University with a scholarship from the Air Force, later serving in the Air Force as a Captain.

He went to University of Maryland for training in comprehensive dentistry. After heading to Germany, he obtained a Master of Science degree in orthodontics at the International Medical College.

Dr. Michael Schneier is a board certified neurosurgeon at Centennial Hills Medical Center. He attended medical school at New York University and went on to do his neurosurgery training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Providing high-quality images of anatomy in real time in both 2D and 3D, Dr. Schneier performs less invasive surgeries and more accurate procedures.

Dr. Teddy B. Sim Jr., owner and chiropractic physician of ChiropracTED, LLC, uses multi-dimensional education technique to educate patients about realigning the body with proper biomechanics and addressing spinal subluxation. He has become a physical health advocate through his health blog (drteddysim.blogspot.com) and his work as a Zumba® Fitness instructor, utilizing Zumba ® in promotion of charitable contributions.

Dr. Thomas Umbach of Blossom Bariatrics is a nationally recognized, board-certified, and fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon. He’s been recognized as one of the nation’s top bariatric surgeons by Newsweek and Time magazines. He was also named as one of the U.S. Commerce Association’s “Best Weight Loss Management Physicians” for 2011, 2012, and 2013.

Edward M. Zimmerman, MD, has degrees from Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, and George Washington University School of Medicine. He is the president of the American Board of Laser Surgery and was voted Silver State “Best Cosmetic Surgeon” 2013 and 2014. He directs Las Vegas Laser & Lipo, a nationally accredited surgical facility dedicated to the refinement and delivery of safe aesthetic procedures.

Shawn Tempesta is the co-host of KTNV-TV’s The Morning Blend and host of Las Vegas’ number one afternoon radio show on Mix 94.1. He is very active with community events and charities and loves living in the southwest valley with his wife and pets.

Frank P. Gatski, President/CEO of Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services, is a self-made businessman in the commercial real estate industry. Gatski takes pride in creating jobs knowing his team is one of the finest in the industry. Gatski is also a passionate philanthropist that has been giving back to our local community for over 25 years.

Glen Lerner is the founding attorney of Glen Lerner Injury Attorneys and the law firm’s charitable arm – Glen Lerner Gives Back.

He became an attorney over two decades ago and is now one of the largest plaintiff injury law firms in the country, with offices in Nevada, California, Arizona, Illinois and Indiana.

Dr. Michael Crovetti Jr., orthopedic surgeon, attended medical school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He founded the state-of-the-art surgery center, Crovetti Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, here in Las Vegas. Having been in practice for 16 years, he’s helped over 1,000 patients recover at astonishing rates with his innovative techniques and less invasive surgeries.

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Thomas “Tommy” Leigh, broker and owner of Vegas One Realty, began his career in the U.S. Air Force before transitioning into semiprofessional athletics and eventually landing in real estate. In 2013, Tommy took over Vegas One Realty. He is also a mortgage broker specializing in VA loans and is very involved in supporting military members by sponsoring military athletic teams.

Bradley S. Mainor, senior partner of Mainor Wirth Injury Lawyers, is a native Las Vegan. He is a personal injury litigator, including catastrophic injuries. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers, The Legal Elite, and the Nation’s Top One Percent. He founded the nonprofit, Superheroes 4 Sully (in memory of their 9-year-old son, Sully), which gives monthly aid to Nevada’s indigent children.

Jason Chan is the market development manager for CenturyLink.

Chan develops and executes marketing strategies, product expansion rollouts, community relations, and public relations. Most recently, Chan spearheaded the company’s recent 1-Gigabit consumer launch.

He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Honors College.

Jason Tanzer Los Angeles native Jason Tanzer immersed himself in “the biz” – exploring, studying, and mastering many different facets of the industry. He now has a successful career as a professional musician, songwriter, author, and prolific entertainment producer. Currently living and working in Las Vegas, he’s the owner of Dustree Productions Inc., a full-service production company and record label.

Murray SawChuck, headliner at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, has been on over a dozen reality TV shows. An internationally acclaimed, award-winning magician with over 30 awards to his name, Murray dazzled judges and 22 million people as a finalist on America’s Got Talent and currently appears as a magic expert on the History Channel’s #1 rated series, Pawn Stars.

Jeremy Shugarman is the owner of All Kinds of Insurance. It is an independent full service agency.

He can help both individuals and businesses with specialization in health insurance. Shugarman leads one of the Infinity Networking Groups in the city and is very involved in the business community.

Jim Simms, CEO of Downtown Grand Las Vegas, has the leadership of the entire Downtown Grand resort and plans to expand dining and entertainment amenities after the success of Pizza Rock and Triple George Grill. Simms has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality and gaming industry, with managing and casino marketing at numerous gaming properties throughout the U.S.

Jimmy Colson is an American Board Certified orthotist and has been a resident of Las Vegas since 1988. He has been seeing patients for over 20 years. Jimmy and his wife, Sara Colson, have congressional recognition for their services in the community. Together they own Precision Orthotics & Prosthetics. For more information please visit www.prostheticslasvegas.com.

Teddy Watson Born and raised in Inglewood, California, Teddy Watson is a natural-born leader, loving father, and dedicated husband. In 2009, Teddy and his wife, Shila, established their bail bond company, Bail Busters and Cheapest Bail Bonds. With great success in the bail bond business, his dream was to open a restaurant. With the blessing of God, Soul Food Cafe was founded in October 2012.

Joel Jarvis, a client manager at Kaercher Insurance Brokerage in the public entity division, has over 17 years of experience in the insurance industry and an additional seven years as both an internal accountant in many companies and an independent contractor.

Some of his many accolades include Ambassador of the Year by the Clark County Bar Association and 2005 Liberty Bell Award winner.

John Barnes is the vice president of sales and marketing for Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashion’s 75 store locations. He is also co-founder of Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt with 14 stores nationwide. John is a dedicated husband and father, volunteers his time for church and scouting activities, and is an avid fan of the arts, home décor, and most sports.

John Pinnington, former British soldier and bodyguard, is the owner of AA Printing. John found a niche in the market in which people in Vegas needed a fast printing service. Now with over five years in business and with his quick and quality service, John has provided printing for many industries in Las Vegas.

Jonathan Ullman is the executive director & CEO of The Mob Museum.

Reporting to a 20-member board of directors, Jonathan is responsible for leading the organization that has been named a “Top Workplace” and “Best Museum” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Jonathan has volunteered on a number of nonprofit boards and community-driven initiatives including Downtown Las Vegas Alliance.

Jamie Cogburn is a partner at Cogburn Law Offices and has dedicated the firm’s practice to helping injured people.

Jamie has been acknowledged for his accomplishments by Super Lawyers and considered one of the “Top 40 Under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers, but Jamie’s most proud of having two wonderful children.

Kenneth Woloson is a transactional and estate-planning attorney with a Rated “AV” in the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, with over 34 years of legal experience. A graduate of UNLV, he went on to earn his J.D. from Columbia University Law School. He participates in charitable organizations, including Opportunity Village, Goodie Two Shoes and Martinez Elementary.

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Top 100 Men of the Year Joey Holzhause is a financial advisor with a heart devoted to the financial education of Clark County. While his practice has been successful nationwide, he’s laser-focused on helping strengthen the financial well-being of his community. Passionate to see people succeed, Joey emphasizes relationships with a long-term vision of financial peace.

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Leandro Vlastaris Jr., originally from New Jersey, has been synonymous with Las Vegas nightlife since 1995. Along with Leandro’s countless achievements, in 2010 Mayor Oscar Goodman proclaimed December 23rd “DJ Hollywood Day” for Leandro’s humanitarian work and international promotion of the Las Vegas nightlife brand for two decades.

Leland Mosley is the owner of Boogie Entertainment Disc Jockey, established in 1996. Leland provides high-quality DJ service at a reasonable rate for anyone planning a wedding, corporate event, or a small party. Born and raised in Las Vegas, he started his company because of his love for music. He is dedicated to turning events into memorable occasions.

Leonard Stone is a co-founding partner of Shook & Stone, Chtd. It is a highly-regarded plaintiffs’ injury and disability law firm with locations throughout Nevada. During his career, Stone has volunteered in support of causes aimed at protecting consumer rights. He has been honored by multiple organizations for his commitment to the community.

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Top 100 Men of the Year Tim Wallace is the owner of Flavor Consultants. The company has been exporting and importing food ingredients WorldFlavor Consultants, Inc. hasInc. beenhas importing and exportingand highexporting quality, low cost food Flavor Consultants, been importing wide since 1995. They handle promotion, sales, and ingredients all around the world since 1995.

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Top 100 Men of the Year Jeff Worthington is the business development manager for Life Guard International-Flying ICU Air Ambulance. Born and raised in Alaska, he oversees marketing and business development strategies and is honored to be a part of a team that makes a global difference. He is celebrating 10 years with his wonderful wife, Brigette.

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Oscar Goodman, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was the mayor of Las Vegas from 1999 to 2011. He graduated from Haverford College and earned his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. An Independent and a former member of the Democratic Party, Goodman is an attorney and politician and has starred in several movies.

Patrick Bryant is one of Las Vegas’ most accomplished event planners.

Through his work with the Michael Corrigan Restaurant Group and properties like Vintner Grill, he helps create experiences that are remembered and treasured. Active in the community, Bryant supports several charities including Nevada Ballet, AFAN, Opportunity Village, and Children’s Heart Center.

AIR AMBULANCE Paymon Raouf is the owner of Paymon’s Mediterranean Café & Lounge, which he established in 1988 at 4147 S. Maryland Pkwy.

Paymon opened his second location in 2004, located at 8380 W. Sahara. Both restaurants have received the highly coveted “Excellent” rating from Zagat and have been voted “Best of Las Vegas” 27 times.

Peter Pavone is the president of Showbiz Productions and is the 2014 Las Vegas Male Tribute Artist of the Year. Pavone has been called “the man of many faces” for his impersonations of: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Johnny Cash, George Strait, Abe Lincoln, and the Dos Equis “Most Interesting Man in the World.”

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Raja Majid England-based restaurateur Raja Majid moved to Las Vegas in fall 2005. Unsatisfied by the level of Indian food available in the city, he opened Origin India Restaurant and Bar in 2006, drawing from his restaurant experience in England. For a true Indian dining experience, Raja couples mouthwatering cuisine with attentive customer service, framed within a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Rehan Choudhry is the founder of Life is Beautiful, an inspirational speaker and event producer. Choudhry came up with the idea after leaving his high-profile corporate job and looking to explore his passion. Prior to LIB, he was Director of Entertainment & Special Events for The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, founder of the Food Network’s Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival.

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Dr. Gil Suarez graduated from University of Nevada, Reno with a Bachelor of Science degree, earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at University of Maryland, Baltimore, and completed his residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He returned to Nevada in 1994 to begin his private practice in Las Vegas. He enjoys spending time with his two children, Sofia and Nico.

Bart Patterson Bart Patterson is the president of Nevada State College (NSC). He serves as a board member of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, Dress for Success Southern Nevada and Workforce Connections. He was awarded the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award of Excellence for Community Leadership & Higher Education, and as a Senore of Distinction.

Rick Spradling Owner of The Spa at Lakeside 2.0, ultra-marathoner, and Ironman triathlete, Rick Spradling loves to give back to the community by sponsoring running and triathlon groups. This year, he held his first yoga triathlon at The Spa at Lakeside 2.0. One hundred percent of the proceeds went to Shannon West Homeless Youth Center.

Rick Vierkandt of Bark Gallery in Las Vegas often gives back his photographic talents in the community to assist rescued pets find forever homes. He is also a board member of the Las Vegas Labrador Rescue. You can view his photography at www.barkgallery.com.

Rodel Andal helped establish Girls Youth Basketball, the first all-girls youth basketball organization in Las Vegas.

This nonprofit organization was encourages girls to participate in a basketball league and empower them with leadership skills. He works for the Clark County School District, impacting kids with an after-school program that enables the less fortunate to participate in organized sports.

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Ryan Heroy, chief operating officer of Boston Dental Group, started with BDG in October 2010. He currently oversees the corporate operations for 25 dental offices within Nevada, Arizona, and California and helped initiate many subsidiaries under the BDG brand. Ryan also helped start their non-profit organization, “Project BDG,” which provides “pay it forward” dental care to individuals in need in the Las Vegas community.

Scott A. Mauro has more than 25 years in the hospitality industry. He is currently the West Coast Regional Manager of Blue Martini. He oversees three stores, with a potential in Hawaii.

He always motivates everyone to be the best; that’s why he runs the “Best Bar in the Business”.

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Bobby Misko is an associate partner at Bongiovi Law Firm. He serves as general counsel for Nevada businesses, focusing on their contract and real estate needs, as well as advising on the sale or purchase of businesses. Bobby is a Las Vegas native and is proud to call this great city home.

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Kyle Sweany, a Pacific Northwest native, is the owner and chef at All About Catering LV. With a background in the restaurant and hospitality industry, Kyle made his way to Las Vegas and began working in the catering business and eventually, the personal chef industry. In 2011, he created All About Catering LV, which provides excellent catering service/events to locals and celebrities.

Frank Mitchell is a trial and appellate lawyer, a UNLV adjunct professor, and a writer practicing law in Texas and Nevada.

As both an ABOTA member and a board certified civil trial lawyer (Texas), he has received honors claimed by less than 1% of American trial lawyers.

Joseph J. Wirth, founding partner of Mainor Wirth Injury Lawyers, has extensive personal injury trial experience.

For the past five years, Joe has been recognized as a Mountain States Rising Stars by Mountain States Super Lawyers. Joe has spent much of his free time helping the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and the Children’s Attorney Project representing child victims of abuse and/or neglect.

Stuart Berger is the owner of Berger & Son Fine Jewelers, a family owned and operated business for over 40 years. He grew up in the store and learned the business from his father. Berger believes in personal, hands-on approach service to customers. Berger’s success is allowing him the opportunity to build a new location to open January 2016.

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Congratulations to Frank W. Mitchell, Esq. for being named one of the Top 100 Men of the Year 2015!

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Tom Axtell has been General Manager of Vegas PBS in Las Vegas, Nevada, since 1994. He is a member of the national PBS Board of Directors. Tom has also served on the boards of United Way, Atomic Testing Museum, Rotary Foundation, and Utah Shakespeare Festival.

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Christopher CardilloBriggs, the president of Christopher Briggs Enterprises, has been producing architectural design and graphics for the last 35 years. His real estate development business, American Equities Group, has been involved in many projects for more than 33 years. Prior to his business ventures, he was a top entertainer in Las Vegas, a musician, and part of various rock bands.

Joe D’Amico As a 25-year resident of Las Vegas, Joe D’Amico has risen to the pinnacle of the sports information field, capturing dozens of world handicapping championships. Affectionately known as the “Host of Las Vegas,” Joe is famous for being the most respected sports handicapper in the world, as well as one of the largest sports bettor’s on the Strip.

Marcus M. Lam Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Marcus M. Lam is the recruiting engine attracting students locally and globally to The International School of Hospitality. Lam, a leader in hospitality, has served on the board of the Las Vegas National Association for Catering and Events.

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Tyler Jones is the co-founder of Blue Heron Design Build.

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The 3 Biggest Mistakes Small Businesses Make on Facebook

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ou know that as a small business you need to be on Facebook. However, that is not the end of the story. There is actually such a thing as Facebook etiquette, and if you are not following it, you may be doing more harm to your business than good. These are the top three mistakes small businesses make on Facebook.

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They Talk About Themselves.

Believe it or not, your Facebook posts should not be all about you. Sure, you are ultimately on Facebook to grow sales, but that should not be obvious from your postings. The true purpose of Facebook is to build trust with your followers. You need to engage them and keep them interested. If they wanted to be sold on your product or service, they would visit your website. On Facebook, you should be posting funny anecdotes, humorous pictures, and helpful articles, all with your target demographic in mind. Once a week you can post something to promote yourself, but no more than this, unless you want to drop followers like flies.

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They Post Too Often.

Unlike Twitter, your Facebook posts have a relatively long shelf life: they will usually be seen by people for up to 24 hours. Of course, it does depend on how many other businesses and friends they regularly follow. If you are posting more than twice a day, you may be alienating your followers. They don’t want their news feed to be overflowing with information from you - no matter how valuable it is.

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They Don’t Interact.

Facebook is not a once-per-day thing. Yes, that is how much you should be posting new content; however, you also need to be interacting with any comments or questions that post should bring in. You need to show your followers that there is a real person behind the page. Always “like” every comment you get, just to acknowledge that you saw it. Additionally, if you have anything genuine to say in response, say it. But always keep your professionalism in mind, since your Facebook page is a huge part of your branding. MV

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AAPrinting John Pinnington decided to create his own business opportunity after he couldn’t obtain same day printing service. As a result, John opened AAPrinting on April 1, 2010, against the advice of many people who said it would not be a good idea during an economic recession.

With only $4500, and no printing experience, John has expanded AA Printing from one employee (himself ) to six full time employees.

After hitting the five-year mark, AA Printing has hit a new benchmark in 2015. It has signed a large contract to be the main printing company for a new energy drink that will be sold nationwide launching the end of August.

Avery’s Coffee Shop/Roasters Located in the Village Square Shopping Center, Avery’s Coffee is a specialty small batch coffee roaster/ café. We’re a Third Wave coffee roaster, importing green beans from all around the world.

Approaching our 2 year in the retail market, we’ve found that creating experiences for our community is a pivotal part of who we are.

In April we partnered with Keller Williams to launch Third Thursdays at Village Square. Other events: A Back to School Drive to benefit MJ Christensen. October 3, the Las Vegas Coffee and Beer Festival, brings together the coffee and beer community for a Vegas first.

El Dorado Cantina is an upscale Las Vegas Mexican restaurant like you’ve never seen before! Our 181-seat restaurant and lounge serves authentic Mexican cuisine that beautifully represents the vast culinary traditions of various regions of Mexico.

We believe in sustainably-raised products, which means that all of our beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, and fish originate from carefully-selected farms in the U.S. and are free from antibiotics, pesticides, and steroids. We were selected as one of Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in the US for 2015 and the best place to get tacos in Vegas by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Fab Spa Parties is constantly seeking new ways to help people solve the most common skin concerns without a visit to the dermatologist. We have witnessed firsthand the emotional empowerment that comes from gaining control over acne and other everyday skincare issues such as wrinkles, hyper pigmentation and skin sensitivity. We provide Skincare Clinics and Makeup Clinics in the convenience of your special event or our Relaxing Spa. The owner of Fab Spa Parties, Dunia Antunez, continues to grow her brand through marketing, relationships, events and her expertise as a top notch skincare professional.

Four Seasons Dental Spa has introduced a new technology where patients are able to see what is happening in their teeth.

Dr. Jim Wright is always looking at the latest in technology and the new steps which he has added to each new patient and comprehensive examination are getting rave reviews from patients. Early detection saves patients from larger, more painful and expensive procedures.

Dr. Wright believes knowledge is power and he trains his staff to show patients their results on a large screen so that they can always make a totally informed choice.

Red Rock Fertility opened in 2008 and was a single locations with a staff of 5. They have now expanded to three locations, to include a Surgery Center, an expanded main office and a satellite office serving Henderson. Even with these expansions, their offices havebegun to burst at the seams with now over 30 employees. With this in mind, Red Rock Fertility has begun its most ambitious expansion to date. Dr. Littman purchased a new building at Russel and the 215 which will become the new home of Red Rock Fertility and its associated Sunset Surgery Center. The expansion will not only bring everything under one roof, it will double the available square feet, providing a better experience for both patients and employees.

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Local Featured Businesses

The Vision Centers Relationships and our customers is what have led to the quick and massive expansion of The Vision Centers. Our organization incorporates the latest equipment to help detect and prevent any ocular catastrophic events. A diverse selection of eyeglass frames is also very important. We maintain high end, exclusively licensed brands along with most of the top designers. If you’ve got a face, we have a frame for it. Dr. Chiodo personally hand picks and trains all of the doctors. Our patients are #1. We exist simply to serve them. Our patients are happy with our products and services; they remain loyal to us and refer their families and friends.

Roseman University is a private, non-profit institution of higher learning with campuses in Henderson, Summerlin and South Jordan, Utah. The University has a College of Dental Medicine, offering an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics/MBA residency and Doctor of Dental Medicine program; College of Pharmacy, offering a Doctor of Pharmacy; College of Nursing, offering a BSN and Accelerated BSN; and an MBA program. The University is developing an allopathic medical school based at its Summerlin campus. Roseman’s research endeavors include cancer, diabetes and obesity, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, adult stem cell and regenerative medicine, cardiovascular disease, and substance abuse and depression.

Rockin’ Bettie Nestled in the heart of Antique Alley, Rockin’ Bettie is a vintage inspired shop that carries clothing for men and women from sizes XS to 4X. Serving a blast from the past with a modern twist to the Las Vegas Valley, the store has recently added a professional photography studio complete with a vintage inspired kitchen and living room. The owner born and raised Las Vegan, Amy Ortiz, is always looking for ways to improve and expand to create a welcoming environment to the rockabilly/pin up community.

Silver Springs Water signs up hundreds of customers from our competitors each year who have taken upon themselves to switch to a better product, our 8.5 ph Real Water. Several have tried to copy our water with a cheap version of our Real Water.

Competitors don’t have the same technology and are unable to keep a negative charge in their water and maintain an 8.5 ph level for months!

We are able to show you the difference in our water with any competitors using a ph tester and ORP meter. Perhaps that is the reason why Real Water is found in Whole Foods and other high end grocery stores nationwide.

Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions has been providing Las Vegas residents with the best quality window treatments and unparalleled service for over 35 years. Ask anyone in town: Sunburst is the company you can trust. No one else has helped more customers in Las Vegas! From their patented Polywood shutters, to Ovation wood shutters, blinds, shades and window film, the professionals at Sunburst will help you pick the best treatments for your home. Call or click for an in-home design consultation: 702-367-1600, www.

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Aaron Lelah Jewelers There are always exciting things happening at Aaron Lelah Jewelers. One of the most recent and popular designs is our “CrissCross” ring. This lightweight, dainty and delicate ring has multiple bands that criss-cross on the top and bottom of the finger. You can see the stars wearing similar styles on the red carpet and in magazines. It is definitely going to be one of our biggest trends in jewelry design. We make them using diamonds, rubies, sapphires, etc… in 14K gold.

Aaron Lelah Signature watches have a Swiss movement and are made in the US. They have striking new colors in the dials and bands and always using the best grade of diamonds.

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re you in debt? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Since 2012, we Americans have collectively racked up $133 billion in credit card debt.

Nevadans as a whole don’t have a great track record with being financially savvy. According to a recent stud by Wallet Hub, out of all 50 states and the District of Columbia, we come in 50th for financial literacy and spending more than we make.

So how can you get your debt and credit under control?

First, you can get free help anytime from the Financial Guidance Center at 2650 South Jones Blvd.

Second, you can join my Debt Destroyer Team on Facebook and get help planning your budgets, tips on saving more money and cutting expenses.

You can find that page at: www.facebook.com/DebtDestroyers.

Finally, work on improving your overall credit score. Little things like parking tickets, car rentals and even buying new cell phones can all hurt your score. And when you score takes a hit, so do your chances of getting better interest rates to help you destroy your debt. MV

For more help on getting out of debt, call me on the ‘8 On Your Side’ hotline anytime at 702-650-1907. We’re always on your side.

MY REAL ESTATE

From Combat Boots to Business Suits

By Brooke Dillman

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hat do armed forces, athletics, and real estate all have in common? For Tommy Leigh, who has all three of these professions under his belt, it comes down to teamwork: something he became familiar with early on in his life. Enlisting in the military at just 17 years old, Tommy never would’ve guessed that by age 30 he would become a broker and owner of a top real estate company in Las Vegas.

Since then, he has managed to bring his prior knowledge of teamwork into his current real estate business, Vegas One Realty, making it the booming success that it is.

With this mindset and a desire to venture into business, Tommy made his way into real estate in 2006—a major risk, as this was during the housing market crash. However, this former airman really stuck to his guns, so to speak. “I looked at it as a survival of the fittest; I wanted it more than the others that quit or failed.” He wanted it so badly, in fact, that in 2013 he bought out Vegas One Realty, officially taking over as the new owner and broker.

Tommy’s excitement as head of the company quickly turned into overhaul. Working anywhere between 14 to 17 hours a day, seven days a week, Tommy completely transformed the infrastructure of the business. He implemented many changes including: a full-time manager, marketing systems, company branding, proper training, and an expansion of the office. In renovating the company from the ground up, Tommy and his team created a household name in Las Vegas that would last.

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Tommy began his career as a member of the United States Air Force after his parents instilled in him the belief that “nothing in life comes without sacrifice and getting your hands dirty.”

After honorably serving in the military, Tommy decided to move into semiprofessional athletics and arena football. He became well aware that teamwork was not only important, but also necessary in his career. “Being part of a team has helped me tremendously in life, sports, and business. None of it would have been possible without leadership and teammates,” Tommy said.

Never one to sell himself short, Tommy is not just a real estate broker, but also an established mortgage broker with a specialty in VA loans. He works closely with armed forces, even in his postmilitary career, by striving to give back to the community in many admirable ways. Sponsoring military athletic teams at Nellis Air Force Base, for instance, Tommy provides an outlet for members to enjoy themselves in some friendly competition and camaraderie. His military and athletic background has certainly molded him into the businessman he is today.

What Tommy finds most rewarding in his career

is not measured in his own success; rather, it is special moments in which he’s helped families find their homes. He still vividly recalls handing the keys to a client who never imagined owning a home and whose children had never had rooms of their own before. Tommy also remembers assisting a dying veteran—someone whose final wish in life was to know that his wife and son would be left with a roof over their heads. It is the heartfelt instances like these that prove Vegas One Realty is a top-notch company that genuinely cares. The company’s motto, “We look at business differently,” couldn’t be truer for Tommy and that ever-important team of his. MV

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Summerlin, Your Future…

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s a trusted real estate agent and luxury realtor in Las Vegas, I often get questioned regarding Las Vegas areas with “Where should I purchase a new home?”

This article is dedicated to fabulous Summerlin and to also clarify why this area was named by Money Magazine in 2014, as one of the “Best Places to Live in America” and become the most affluent community in Nevada.

History: Summerlin,the incredible 22,500-acre masterplanned community was developed by Howard Hughes Corporation located in the Las Vegas Valley near the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

The community was named after Howard’s grandmother Jean Amelia Summerlin. The community consists of over more than 150 parks with 150 completed miles of the Summerlin trail system, lifestyle amenities including tennis courts, nine golf courses, TPC at Summerlin, 26 public and private schools, along with dozens of art galleries and museums.

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Entertainment: Tivoli Village feels almost as if you are wandering somewhere in Europe with its upscale shopping and restaurants plaza located across from the luxury condominiums, One Queensridge Place. At Leone Café, coffee lovers can enjoy an amazing cup of coffee made with signature Italian ingredients. Choose from a variety of cultural restaurants to wine and dine. The Market LV, located in the heart of Tivoli Village near Brio Tuscan Grille has great wine tastings and networking events. To pick up organic and locally grown products, the farmers market is scheduled every Saturday. Walk your feet off, considering there is complimentary valet for guests.

Development: Downtown Summerlin is an outdoor shopping center that officially opened on October 9th 2014. It’s an urban walk-able experience of1,600,000 square feet of retail and 200,000 square feet of business spaces, brought fashion, dining, entertainment amenities and office suites.

It includes 125 stores such as, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Apple store, Michael Kors, Banana Republic, just to name a few.

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Real Estate: The average price per square-foot for homes in Summerlin is $133.00. Over the last five years, sales prices have appreciated by 63% and increased by 17.6% compared to the prior year. The average home listing price $315,221. Perhaps, you will find yourself living the dream you always imagined in one of the luxury mansions at Red Rock Country Club, Queensridge or The Ridges, located in Summerlin and considered to be one the most prestigious neighborhoods in Las Vegas Valley. The prices of those luxury homes range from $600,000 to $10,000,000.

Climate: Summerlin’s higher elevation delivers cooler temperatures year around, allowing you to enjoy beautiful weather nine months of the year. If you are looking at purchasing a home in Las Vegas, be sure to check out Summerlin and all it has to offer within the great community in which we live. You will be pleasantly surprised. MV

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Luxury Living at a Fractional Cost

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ant to know a secret? Lots of rich, famous, and wealthy people own luxury vacation homes, private jets, and yachts - with others! Fractionally! Why? Even though they can easily afford to own by themselves, it makes sense to only pay for what they use. That’s why they’re rich! And now, you can own your share of a luxury Las Vegas vacation home, too.

Hi, I’m Bob Sluys of Las Vegas Luxury Investments, and together with our team of professionals, I can share with you how to own your slice of the pie and even share your dream of luxury vacation home ownership with your family and friends.

Wait a minute Bob - when I come to Vegas, I want to stay in a suite on the Strip and soak up all of the glitz and glamour of Sin City! And to that I say: “Of course you do; after all, it’s Vegas!”

But . . . what if you stayed in a luxury multi-million dollar estate situated on a golf course, enjoying stunning Las Vegas Strip views while relaxing in a gorgeous spa - that you OWN! And the best

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part is that you didn’t pay a couple million dollars for it! You didn’t even pay a million! In fact, you received all of these benefits, and more, for pennies on the dollar.

With Las Vegas Luxury Investments, you can now own a long-term, appreciating asset that is fully transferable without the full cost of ownership, maintenance headaches, or worries of renting your unused time to offset the expense. You may even be entitled to tax benefits and access to your 401K funds to help with your purchase.

And as for the glitz and glamour of the Strip, no worries - you won’t miss a thing. A part of your ownership benefits includes an Escalade in the garage - just hop in and off you go!

This concept has been popular in Europe for years, with people vacationing 4-6 weeks annually. In fact, my aunt and uncle (who live in Holland) own a villa in Spain - and he’s a butcher and she’s a housewife! (What is it that Robin Leach says? Champagne lifestyle on a Chardonnay budget?)

By: Bob Sluys

So here’s how it works: Las Vegas Luxury Investments identifies the perfect properties based on the features and amenities that are important to Las Vegas visitors. ATTENTION! Each luxury vacation home MUST have the wow factor! Location, amenities, luxury . . . if it’s not “sexy,” why would you want to stay there and own it?

Once we have a small group that is interested in buying, we will secure the home, deck it out in style, and offer fractional portions for purchase.

You may buy as much or as little as you desire, based on the usage plan established. Everything from the planning and preparation to the cleaning and maintenance will be handled by our team of seasoned professionals. Imagine you will actually be able to spend your vacation vacationing!

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How To Have Fun During Retirement (Keep Working) - 6 Jobs You May Be Overlooking

By Jeff Bucher www.citizenadvisory.com

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hat do school kids and retirees have in common during these dog days of summer? For many, it’s having lots of time and not knowing what to do with it.

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Golf course: A popular option since so many retirees love golf. If you are a morning person, work at a golf course is perfectly suited for you.

Kids go back to school, but retirees have an indefinite amount of time to contend with.

“Worse still for retirees, many don’t know if they can afford the time they have left, which may not be yielding a satisfying lifestyle. After all the technical details I review with clients and their finances, such as protecting and growing their money, I sometimes offer a bit of unexpected advice: consider your employment options.”

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Retail: A smiling face and a pleasant disposition has earned many retirees positions where they like to shop.

Work gives us structure, purpose and a social network. Here are some fun options that retirees often find appealing.

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Tour guide: A tour guide’s job is to introduce people to places that they are unfamiliar with, which may include wineries, museums and a city’s historical locations.

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Theme park / zoo: Some of the most popular jobs for retirees at these parks include ticket takers, working at a merchandise stand or helping assist guests at an information booth.

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Your current or former job. This one may throw you for a loop, but it could be perfect.

You’ll likely maintain the same salary as the rest of your earning years; it’s something you already know and are good at; and, many people derived much satisfaction from their profession. MV

Sporting venue: If you love sports, consider being an usher at a venue. The job may have perks, such as free tickets.

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Fall Feels Fabulous

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any will say that Fall is their favorite season and I have to agree. It just feels so good to be outside with nature and connect to Mother Earth.

It’s interesting that most people tend to feel good during the fall season and, while spending more time outdoors may be the reason; did you know that the most important thing in life is that you feel good? It’s true. When you feel good, you draw everything good into your life. Like attracts like. When you feel good, you are turned in the direction where your dreams and desires can show up for you.

I was tested on this theory and it works! During a bad spell of events, I could not think of much to make myself feel good. It was as though every time I turned around, something else went wrong – but that was just it! I was ‘turned around’ to face despair rather than joy…

So, I purposely started thinking about something positive - my pets. They are so loving, and I get so much pleasure being with them. I called a friend and related a funny story about one of my dogs and I laughed out loud. In that moment I could feel myself turn in the direction of hope. I felt lighter and less resistant. I began to feel like everything was going to be just fine.

So, the next time you are feeling bad about something, reach for the best feeling-thought that you can come up with and life will start to turn in your favor.

I welcome the fabulous feeling of fall, and I wish all of you the best feeling-thoughts for the season! MV

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MY CAREER

How to Get a Job That You Are “Overqualified” For

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ou have been in your position for 10 years, and suddenly you lose your job. Why me?

Was it something I did? More often than not, it is not you. These things happen more often than you think.

Businesses struggle to stay afloat because high labor costs affect their ability to remain competitive. Normally, the higher the seniority, the higher the salary. The solution is often to eliminate the high-paying positions and open up more low-paying, entry-level positions. The effect of this is a glut of entry-level jobs on the market.

As Student Affairs Program Manager at The International School of Hospitality, I help a lot of career changers who find themselves in similar circumstances. Recently, I met with a student that had owned a popular wedding venue for years but who was forced to close because of

sky-high overhead costs. Finding employment opportunities was hard, so she decided to go back to school to brush up her skills.

Now having graduated, she found that she was getting interviews, but many employers advised her that she was overqualified for their positions.

Her question to me was, “How do I get a job without the employer thinking I’m too good for the position?”

And that’s probably the same question you have. Along with many other job seekers in the same situation, you apply for positions that you’re “overqualified” for because of your years of experience, education, and so forth. After the endless wait for callbacks, the lack of interviews, and a few short “thanks-but-no-thanks, you’re overqualified” e-mails, it seems like you’re out of options. So, what can you do?

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The first thing to do is stay positive. Second, when submitting those applications for entry-level positions, follow these strategies to maximize your chances of getting the interview and proving you’re the right fit for the job.

Simplify your resume. Don’t over-emphasize your past work experience. Keep it short and simple. List your daily job duties without writing down your numerous accomplishments and accolades. Make sure the skills you list are relevant to the job you are applying for.

Avoid the appearance of desperation.

Regardless of the reason that you are applying, don’t let the employer know that you are applying just because you need work. Employers are after applicants who want the specific jobs they’re offering and will work to their organizations. Use your resume and your interview to show them what you can bring to the table.

Show interest and passion. Let’s face it; an entrylevel position after years at the higher ends of the pay scale isn’t exactly your dream job. However, don’t let anyone know that you’re better than the job you’re applying for. Check your attitude, and show a willingness to work hard to help the company achieve its goals.

Demonstrate loyalty. When you have a lot of experience and apply for an entry-level position, companies think you’re going to jump ship as soon as a better opportunity comes along. Prove that you are there to stay, and use your experience, expertise, and all of your hard-won skills to get promoted from within.

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Be flexible when talking salary. Accept the fact that you are not getting paid as much as before, but be grateful for the opportunity to work and the potential to be a contributing team member at a new organization.

Most importantly, remember that it is all about the employer, not you. Show them, don’t tell them, how you can make a difference. Prove that you are a good fit with the company and the team.

If you do, you’ll already be miles ahead of the competition. MV

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MY FAMILY

The “Best Interest of the Child” Standard

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hen parents are going through a divorce (or a child custody battle) and children are involved, it is considered to be one of their worst points in life. It is overbearing, emotionally draining, costly, excruciatingly painful, and an overall nightmare. A divorce can seem as your whole life is ruined and crashing down on top of you, but the reality is, this process is not just about you.

There is an innocent child who was brought into this world based on the relationship of the parents. No matter how painful this process is for you, it is just as difficult for your child, and it also bares a psychological impact on a child going through a custody battle, which can be debilitating and, overall, self-destructive.

In cases involving child custody, often parents believe they are fighting for what is best for the child, but they are blinded by their own personal, vindictive agenda, causing more harm to the child than they ever intended. It is important to remember when going into a divorce case with a child or into a child custody battle, there is never really a true winner. It is important to remember what long-term goals you have as a parent for your child and what effect this battle will ultimately have on your child.

In Nevada, the state favors equal sharing of parental rights and responsibilities, under NRS 125.490(1), which establishes that joint custody is presumed to be in the child’s best interest.

This sets forth Nevada’s underlining policy “to ensure that minor children have frequent association and a continuing relation with both parents… and to encourage such parents to share the rights and responsibility of child rearing” (NRS 125.460).

This policy is based on theory that the best situation is having a parent or parents, who will allow continuous relationship between

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both parents. It is not the battle of “Well...he/she is not going to do it, so why should I?” It’s your obligation to step up as a parent, understanding that the other side may or may not engage, but you took the necessary steps to preserve the children’s relationship with the other parent. Your objective should be to create the least amount of disturbance in the child’s life and create stability regardless of the actions of the other side.

No matter how much you are hurting and what happened between you and the opposing party, you have a duty to support your child through this process, which will ultimately shape his or her future. The point of a custody arrangement should not be to punish the other parent, but to create a functional environment that allows the child to prosper and the parents to move forward with their lives.

When going to court for custody of your child, the thought of settlement is not typically a party’s first thought; however, a settlement is typically in the child’s best interest. If parents are able to discuss and resolve issues, although not what was originally planned, parents are less likely to be in and out of court dragging their children through the mud.

Remember the way you act through this process and what you say to your children or in front of your children sets precedent for their thoughts on themselves, their future relationships, and their children. It is also advised that parents seek counseling for their children throughout this process, allowing them an outlet to express themselves. MV Samira C. Knight, Esq. Partner/Owner Tarkanian & Knight Law Group, PLLC 7220 S. Cimarron Rd., Suite 110 Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-508-4998 www.TKLawGroupNV.com

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MY FAMILY

Dishing out the Duty

By Katie Bencze

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friend and I recently found ourselves talking about children, chores, and allowance. How old? How much? How often? I have to admit that my perspective on this has evolved over the years.

Before kids, if asked, I would say that I’d use the model that I was raised with. I had a set of chores and depending on what and how well I completed them, I received an allowance. Then I met my husband. He is from Europe and came from very humble beginnings. After visiting his country and seeing what is expected from everyone in the family (young and old), my views are quite different.

First, I realized that my kids are capable of much more than I thought (at a much younger age).

Second, I saw that involving children in daily tasks not only taught them responsibility, but it also gave them a personal stake in the home and family. So I’ve changed my tactics. I don’t believe in allowance. Why should I pay my child to do something that I expect them to do? It is not a job; it is what we do to support each other as a family. We all pitch in.

Now don’t get me wrong, they can still earn money. We just keep it separate. There are household tasks that are expected and there are tasks that go beyond those. For example, when it comes to my 7-year-old, I expect her to make her bed daily, clean her room (once a week), help empty/fill the dishwasher, put away her laundry (usually weekly), and help “swifter” the floor (every few days). Now that she is older, she has taken on folding her own laundry as well.

Does she need reminding? Yes. Does she do it well? With a little practice, yes! Does she whine about it? Of course! But she does it, and she feels proud when it’s done (and I do too)!

In the end, I don’t think it matters which tasks are expected and which aren’t; I think it’s just the expectation that they are a contributing part of the family - they are important. As I’ve made these tasks more of a routine, it’s amazing how much less resistance I get. It’s also amazing how little time they take when part of a normal routine, leaving plenty of time for my kids to just be kids. MV

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MY FAMILY

This Isn’t Your Grandmother’s Antique Store

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hey say you never know the value of something until it’s gone, but this is hardly the case at Not Just Antiques Mart. Here, customers can discover how much their items are worth with help of estate liquidator Renee Poole and her daughter, Jessica Poole. Together, this mother-daughter team owns the most unique antique shop in the city. It’s a 10-year business that contains quite a rich history: hundreds of years’ worth of objects within its walls.

Back in 2005, Renee opened the store intending to have somewhere to bring the smaller estate sales. With Jessica joining this endeavor alongside her mother, the bar was set high for antique shops. At 1422 Western Ave., this hidden gem in the heart of downtown Las Vegas has become an award-winning business that visitors flock to for all sorts of inquiries. The store truly does it all: whether it’s consignment, thrift, auctions, or estate sales, the list goes on and on.

The astounding 12,000-square-foot warehouse is home to a countless number of precious collectibles, artwork, pieces of furniture, etc.— you name it, they have it. In fact, they estimate that they have a whopping one million items or more! “Each item has its own story,” Renee said.

To sort out what would seem like an endless outpouring of objects, Renee and Jessica have set up different themed rooms where certain items are designated, thus making the shopping experience chaos-free. While some sections of the store are sorted by color, other rooms have more distinct themes such as the “book room,”

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the “record room,” or even the “Christmas room.”

As if a whole floor of these rooms wasn’t enough, there is an entire second level just as full of merchandise for the more thrifty shoppers.

Offering anything from collector’s items to children’s toys, fine jewelry to sports memorabilia, the store appeals to any and every shopper. As Jessica said, “We really are for everyone.” Even high-end brand names like Waterford and Baccarat can be found here, but this is unlike anything you might come across in a department store. A major difference: you’ll get the same valuable pieces here for only a fraction of the cost. With a range of vintage to modern items, from currency of colonial times to present-day designer labels, you can spend hours browsing through the store—yet travel decades back into history.

Renee and Jessica both agreed that what makes their business most rewarding is the reaction they get when customers, not expecting much return value on an item, actually end up getting hundreds or even thousands more than they thought they would. Renee admits that after doing 25 years of estate liquidation, it is rare to see something she’s never seen before. However, she explained that when she does get shown a very unusual item, “Those are exciting moments for me.”

Parting from a significant possession isn’t always easy, but Renee and Jessica assure customers that their treasures will be treated with tender loving care. This is yet another quality that sets their

consignment store apart from the rest; customers can trust whole-heartedly that their cherished possessions will end up in good homes. “We recycle love,” Jessica said.

Not surprisingly, the duo’s successful business is featured as a finalist for the 2015 Family Owned Business Award in Nevada Business Magazine.

Additionally, the shop has been deemed the 2015 “Best of Las Vegas” winner for the vintage store category. The store’s name says it all: Not Just Antiques Mart is so much more than a typical antique outlet. As it says on their website, they really are “not just your gramma’s antique store.”

For more information, visit notjustantiquesmart. com. Not Just Antiques Mart is open Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. MV

MY FAMILY

Baby Bump Beauty

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By Brooke Dillman

n an industry that thrives on appearance and certain standards of physique, modeling is a tough business. Factor in a pregnancy, and a modeling career seems nearly impossible. For Colie Knoke, however, being pregnant didn’t stop her from continuing her profession as a model and actress; it only made her more determined to build herself up when others tore her down.

Now with her newborn baby girl, Colie has reestablished herself in her career field, while bringing a whole new meaning to the beauty of motherhood.

A North Dakota native, Colie was once a smalltown girl with big dreams of being on stage, in magazines, or appearing on TV—things that weren’t typical for most kids in the area. “Being from North Dakota, I wasn’t really given those options,” Colie said. Performing lead roles in school plays was the closest she’d get to these goals in her hometown. In 2010, with a graphic design degree in tow, Colie arrived in Las Vegas to start what she thought would be a mere desk job.

Unbeknownst to Colie, her underlying passion for being in the spotlight would pave the way for bigger opportunities.

Eventually, Colie aligned herself with Las Vegas agencies and got her start in the modeling industry with various bookings. What began as promotional events for liquor companies soon became her threshold into ad campaigns and more. By 2011, she found herself on billboards, which expanded her presence beyond just Nevada. Colie’s portfolio was filling up fast.

Besides the cover of Las Vegas Magazine, Colie could be seen in catalogs for bikini companies like Liquid & Lace and Bellyyellers or hair modeling for The Style Lounge at The Linq. She’s also had her fair share of celebrity co-workers: from presenting awards with Jay Leno to modeling for Cedric the Entertainer’s hat line, WHO CED. Colie seemed unstoppable—that is, until announcing her pregnancy.

With agencies so quick to turn down a pregnant model, Colie was suddenly made aware of the belittling and the discriminatory aspects that pregnant women (particularly models) endure. Just one day after her public pregnancy announcement via an online video, Colie was

immediately faced with an ugly side of modeling: rejection. “Whether a woman is 3 weeks along or 30 weeks along, she should never be afraid to lose her job over it,” Colie said. While Colie admits this issue was (and still appears to be) unresolved in her profession, she was not going to let this hinder her success.

Putting her best foot forward, Colie found different acting and modeling gigs that would allow her to embrace her pregnant belly, not hide it. As Colie put it, a pregnant woman “would be the ultimate trademark for any company trying to portray a good, clean image.” She wanted to show that pregnancy could still be picture perfect.

Her first venture as a pregnant actress was working with comedian Mike Hammer, in which they appeared together in a televised Penn &

Teller show. Next, Colie worked with the L.A.based agency called Expecting Models. As the company’s name suggests, this was created specifically for pregnant models. Whether appearing in a music video directed by Mark Pellington or in the upcoming 2016 movie, Arms and the Dudes (starring Jonah Hill and Miles Teller), Colie certainly found ways to keep up her impressive résumé throughout her maternity.

With a new mother’s glow, Colie’s next step is to write a book about her hardships she faced when pregnant; she hopes to show women that they even if they are independent mothers, they are not alone. In addition to her side hobbies of painting and drawing, Colie plans to continue modeling, acting, and being a spokesperson for reputable companies. It seems no bump in the road could slow down Colie—not even her baby bump. MV

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PAWS On The Patio

YOU’RE INVITED! Grab your furry friends and join us every month for fun, food and friends!

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WALK YOUR DOG WEEK

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all in Vegas is a marvelous time of the year – triple-digit temperatures are moving toward lower average temperatures in the lower 80s in October. Cooler weather entices people to go outside and be active. One activity to include in your fall lineup of outdoor activities is walking your dog. The first week of October has been designated National Walk Your Dog Week (October 1-7). The week was founded by pet lifestyle expert Colleen Paige to increase awareness about the dangers of pet obesity and to encourage people to start walking with their dogs.

Emilee & Noah Kate & Fluffy

Martha, Coco & Max

There are a number of good reasons to walk your dog – the best one is that is good for you and good for them. They make the best exercise partners. It is almost impossible to resist their exuberance when they’re waiting at the door to go for a walk with you.

This walking partner will never give you an excuse for not walking today.

There are a number of dog parks in our area to add variety to your walking routine. If you are really adventurous there are numerous hiking trails in our area.

Wishing you a marvelous fall – remember to get out and enjoy our beautiful weather and all the wonderful outdoor opportunities Vegas offers! MV Resources: www.walkyourdogweek.com http://lvpetscene.com/dog-parks/ Guidebook: Best Hikes With Dogs: Las Vegas & Beyond

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Jace, Jax & Paloma

Robin, Bill, Haoli, Oakley & Louis

Maureen & Roosevelt Rolly & Kaipo

Tiffany & Misha

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Raising Charlotte

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ringing a new baby home is a huge life change and can really turn things upside down until you get the hang of it. The same is true for your fur babies who may have a hard time adjusting to no longer being the baby of the house. When we brought home our new son, there was definitely a transition period for the dogs, and I noticed right away they were feeling left out. I immediately started to feel guilty and realized somehow we needed to find a way to include them into the new routine.

First, we were not afraid to let them really get to know the baby. As long as your dogs do not display signs of aggression and are always supervised, it is encouraged to allow them to get familiar with baby. Let them sniff and lick, but set boundaries so they know their limits. Same goes for all the new things in the house. We let our dogs explore every new baby item that comes in.

Also, while it may be difficult, try to set time aside just for them so they still feel special. Whether it’s a short walk, a game of fetch (Charlotte’s favorite), or even just some exclusive cuddle time, I make time for that when it’s my turn to sleep and hubby takes the baby. However you can make it work, just try to remember the dogs are part of the family too, and this is a big change for them as well! MV

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MY RESTAURANTS

Nothing Naked About It: Naked City Pizza texture and served with Naked City’s homemade ranch and blue cheese dips.

How does modern and sophistication fit in to this equation? Look for the daily specials that are changed out every few weeks.

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aked City Pizza on Paradise is a place we drove passed many times on our way homewithout stopping in to enjoy. All that has now changed!

Naked City Pizza is named after one of the original neighborhoods in Las Vegas. One of us being a Las Vegas native knew the neighborhood well as her mother was raised in this area of town.

This restaurant on Paradise is not your average red sauce pizza joint, but rather a classic-Italiancomfort-food-meets-sophistication-and-moderndining joint. All this in an intimate and fun setting.

The family recipes and the photos serve as a tribute to their parents and grandparents, as the owners have dedicated a wall of vintage black and white family photos. The sailor and nurse photo is a must see and the story a must tell – just ask one of the owners.

We shared The Guinea Pie (Guinea being the nickname of the chef owner), the signature pizza of Naked City and wow, what flavorful indulgence this was. Imagine this: a square pizza with a white garlic sauce base topped with fresh spinach and the chef’s grandmother’s all-beef sliced meatballs with a hint of mint, topped with mozzarella, ricotta and dusted with dried oregano. Hungry yet? Great news – all pizzas are available in 1/4 sheet, 1/2 sheet or full sheet. You will fall in love with the menu items from starters like the Garlic Buns to salads, hot and cold subs, desserts and of course, as the name suggests; pizzas for days. In the mood for Poutine Fries perhaps? Well they have that too!

We had to try the Buffalo wings, first cookedin the oven,then fried giving them an extra crispy

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We enjoyed the Tomato Confit salad which has Heirloom baby tomatoes and were marinated in extra virgin oliveoil, garlic and basil. They are then cooked until they are just blistered and were both sweet and savory.The oil was used to dress the arugula with a bit of fried baby basil that added texture and flavor. We also had the New Zealand Lamb with Lonzo, mint oil, whole grain mustard over smashed potatoes. The presentation was simple elegance, enhanced with edible flowers… And yes, we ate them. It would be remiss of us if we did not mention the quality of the ingredients that are exceptional and the value unbelievable. The lamb chops were only $11.95!

We ended with Sweet Cream Ricotta Cannolis with house made chocolate cherry ice cream.

The 50 craft beer offerings, including local Nevada ones, are so extensive they are prominently displayed on a chalkboard at the entrance. This beer menu features the name, type, price, alcohol percentage and amount in ounces. The Sharkinator, a white IPA, is a must try for a Parrothead. However, the red wine was too good to pass up this time.

This street front restaurant is a Buffalo Bills’ sports hangout with a UNLV “Rebel Yell” including furniture made by the owners. The city watcher in you will enjoy the barstool dining that faces the street; the conversationalist in you will enjoy the conference style wood tables and upholstered bench seating.

Fall will bring football Sundays, movie nights and beer tasting dinners. Be on the lookout!

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Hot New Restaurants Isabela’s Isabela’s is your exciting new restaurant for Latin-fusion style menu, vibrant cocktails, and a soon to be favorite coffee spot--- Republic Café, located inside the restaurant. Chef Beni Velazquez brings the flair of his cuisine to Desert Shores Summerlin and an electric atmosphere on the lake. Isabela’s is sure to transform your lakeside dining experience.

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Andiron The classic and contemporary new steakhouse and seafood restaurant, Andiron, in Downtown Summerlin is now open! Bone in classics, chef cuts, and neighborhood favorites are just a few of the decadent options available to guests in an open and airy setting that is very well appointed. The ambiance is on point and Andiron is known for their impeccable service. Upscale restaurant that is sure to please.

Downtown Summerlin 1720 Festival Plaza Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89135 702.685.8002 andironsteak.com

Chile Addiction Specializing in a taste of New Mexico, this Mexican restaurant is hot in Las Vegas and brings the sizzling, spicy flavors along with it! Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this restaurant is great for any time of day. Kids and adults alike will enjoy all they have to offer. With irresistible options such as specialty plates, entrées like chimichangas, or even the “Green Chile Chicken Soup,” it’s no wonder this place has “addiction” in its name.

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MY RESTAURANTS

Hot New Restaurants Fukuburger Offering All-American burgers with a Japanese twist, this place is not just a restaurant: they also have food trucks! In fact, the food and service is so good, it was named one of the “Top 10 Most Influential Food Trucks” of 2015. “Fuku” Burgers AKA “Lucky” Burgers are the main attraction here, but that is not to be outdone by the many other delicious options: the Tamago/Egg Burger, Kinoko/ Mushroom Burger, Karai/Spicy Burger, or even the NagaDog. Hawaiian Marketplace 3743 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 702.776.8928 fukuburger.com

Public School 702 School is in session! New in Downtown Summerlin, this “gastropub” plays on a schoolhouse vibe while serving artfully craft beer and must-try food. Some seasonal favorites are the Bacon Cheddar Tots and The Huntsman Burger. It’s open for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and don’t forget the happy hour at the bar and the seasonal menus.

Downtown Summerlin 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89135 702.749.3007 psontap.com

People’s Republic This sports bar is more than just a sports bar: it’s actually a beer garden/ restaurant, themed after a German-style cathedral. The casual atmosphere is matched with a stunning view of the Las Vegas CityCenter - perfect for when you want to dine outside. Whether you stop in for a late-night drink or try some of their awesome food like the carne asada fries, you’ll love all this new spot has to offer.

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Public School 702 By: Shawn Tempesta Co-Host, “The Morning Blend” KTNV-TV Las Vegas www.thedish.tv

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chool is back in session! While the thought of actually having to crack the books again might make your stomach ache a little, we found a school that will have your stomach pleasantly full.

Public School On Tap has several locations throughout the southwest, and their first location in Vegas, Public School 702, recently opened for business at Downtown Summerlin. Walking in, you’ll be greeted with the works - a chalkboard showing the new brews on tap for that day, school books and globes everywhere, and your menu is one of those old black and white “composition notebooks.”

In the end, it’s your taste buds that will be getting schooled. Beyond the immense number of rotating tap brews, their meals are equal parts creative and delicious. Bar food, done better.

Their “Huntsman” burger with the B-L-T treatment and a little Huntsman cheese was a favorite off the burger menu. Starters are delicious, with the comfort foods (bacon cheddar tots, need I say more?) complementing the more healthy options (Mezze Plate with hummus, feta, and the like).

Lunchtime brings the most culinary flare with a specials menu that will definitely pique your interest. One of those items, Eggs Benedict Pizza, brought two of my favorite things together for a dish that should be illegal it’s so good. Hopefully you catch them on a day it’s for sale.

Leave the No. 2 pencils at home, grab your ID, and belly up to Public School 702. Gastronomy class is in session. MV

Downtown Summerlin 1850 Festival Plaza Drive, Las Vegas PSonTap.com

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AVERY’S COFFEE 9440 W Sahara Ave #145, Las Vegas, NV 89117 702.476.2063 |averyscoffee.com BLUE MARTINI 6593 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89119 702.949.2583 | bluemartinilounge.com CHICAGO BREWING COMPANY 2201 S Fort Apache Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89117 702.254.3333 | WEBSITE COMING SOON! DEL FRISCO’S 3925 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169 702.796.0063 | delfriscos.com/steakhouse/las-vegas EL DORADO CANTINA 3025 S Industrial Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 702.722.2289 | eldoradovegas.com FUKUBURGER 3743 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89109 702.776.8928 | fukuburger.com ISABELA’S 2620 Regatta Dr, Las Vegas NV 89128 702.925.8333 | isabelasvegas.com ORIGIN INDIA 4480 Paradise Rd #1200, Las Vegas, NV 89169 702.734.6342 | originindiarestaurant.com PAYMONS MEDITERRANEAN CAFÉ & LOUNGE (SUMMERLIN) 8380 W. Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117 702.804.0293 | paymons.com PAYMONS MEDITERRANEAN CAFÉ & LOUNGE (CENTRAL) 4147 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89119 702.731.6030 | paymons.com PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC 3743 Las Vegas Blvd #100, Las Vegas NV 89109 702.778.8180 RICARDO’S 4930 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103 702.227.9100 | ricardosoflasvegas.com SIENA ITALIAN 9500 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117 702.360.3358 | sienaitalian.com SOUL FOOD CAFÉ 7320 S Rainbow Blvd #112, Las Vegas NV 89118 702.998.9780 | soulfoodcafelv.com STREETS OF NEW YORK 5135 S Fort Apache, Las Vegas NV 89148 702.463.1010 | streetsofnewyork.com 7570 Norman Rockwell Lane, Las Vegas NV 89143 702.221.1010 | streetsofnewyork.com

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Restaurant Review: Tapas by Alex Stratta

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ining in Las Vegas has transformed and casual is the norm. From food truck forces and local business start-ups, the term “white tablecloth” restaurant can be regarded to some as an anachronism. Yet, the highlyfavored industrial-inspired trends didn’t stop Chef Alex Stratta from serving his high quality dishes.

Without sacrificing excellence, he has combined his culinary creations to be served in a contemporary atmosphere. In fact, Tapas by Alex Stratta could possibly be the chef’s most personal endeavor to date. He was active in the decision making for the restaurant’s décor. It was intentional to have pieces that you may find in a friend’s house and features several canvases by him and his fellow chefs.

He still wanted to maintain the level of quality he’d offered in his Michelin-starred and five-star, five-diamond restaurants. The solution? Spanish tapas.

“I felt like I wanted to move away from the fussiness of fine dining, and get closer to what I call the fundamentals of flavor,” says Stratta.

Nestled in the lower level of Tivoli Village, Tapas serves “a variety of creative and contemporary ingredient focused small plates driven by the flavors of the Mediterranean with prominent Spanish accents.”

“It’s not about what they eat, but how they eat,” Stratta says. “That sense of convivial dining, as well as a sense of discovery, is the feeling I wanted to establish. I’m

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very proud of all the fine dining experiences that I’ve created. But this is how I really like to dine.”

On our visit, our server Francisco was terrific. His service was supreme with attention to detail. He was informative and interactive which made our experience even more pleasant.

We tried an array of the tapas on the menu and some of our favorites were the Medjool dates, the charred Padrón peppers, the heirloom tomato salad, the rock shrimp “al ajillo”, and of course the mixta paella, perfectly caramelized with robust flavors.

The restaurant review crew enjoyed this restaurant including the food, staff, service and impeccable ambiance.

Their staff is represented from different countries from all over the world. Tapas exceeds on many elements. In concept it goes beyond Spanish traditions, as Stratta wants to push your palate limitations to Moroccan and Tunisian flavors and techniques (chicken with apricots, lamb kebabs), as well as a bone marrow dip that comes from his ancestral Northern Italy.

The menu includes cold tapas like Chilled Tomato Gazpacho soup and flavorful Spanish ‘Charcuterie, a Serrano ham, Chorizo and Lomo. MV HOURS Happy Hour: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Everyday Mon-Thurs: 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM Friday: 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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BLUE MARTINI 6593 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 702.949.2583 | Daily 4PM – 8PM | ½ Off Drinks | Discounted Food Menu | Live Music Wednesday – Sunday | Every Friday Happy Hour | Enjoy our Complimentary Martini Tasting!

CHICAGO BREWING CO. 2201 S Fort Apache Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89117 702.254.3333 | Daily, 11:59 AM – 3AM & 3PM – 6PM $2 Draft Beer | ½ Off House wine | ½ Off Select Appetizers DEL FRISCO’S 3925 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169 | 702.796.0063 Monday-Friday - 4:30pm All bar menu items are two for the price of one. Half-off well liquors and domestic beers. $6 VIPs, $6 Red Wine and $5 White Wine.

EL DORADO CANTINA 3025 S Industrial Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | 702.722.2289 3PM – 6PM | $1 Street Tacos, ½ Off Bottled Domestics and Wells 11PM – 2AM | ½ Off All Appetizers, ½ Off Bottled Domestics and Wells FUKUBURGER 3743 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89109 702.776.8928 | fukuburger.com Monday-Friday 3PM-7PM $4 draft beer & $4 well drinks ISABELA’S 2620 Regatta Dr, Las Vegas NV 89128 702.925.8333 Tuesday-Saturday 3PM-7PM ORIGIN INDIA 4480 Paradise Rd #1200, Las Vegas, NV 89169 | 702.734.6342 Monday – Friday 5PM – 7PM Items Priced Under $6, Signature Cocktail Menu PAYMONS MEDITERRANEAN CAFÉ & LOUNGE (SUMMERLIN) 8380 W. Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117 | 702.804.0293 Hookah Lounge happy hours: 5-7pm, 7 days a week and 5pm-1am on Tuesdays | Featuring all specialty cocktails, beer, mixed drinks and lounge food at 50% off!

PAYMONS MEDITERRANEAN CAFÉ & LOUNGE (CENTRAL) 4147 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89119 | 702.731.6030 Hookah Lounge happy hours: 5-7pm, 7 days a week and 5pm-1am on Tuesdays | Featuring all specialty cocktails, beer, mixed drinks and lounge food at 50% off!

RICARDOS 4930 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89103 | 702.227.9100 Monday - Friday 3PM – 6PM & Midnight – 4AM Late Night Dining | Award Winning Margaritas plus Gaming

Pop Up Pizza

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ocated in the newly remodeled Plaza Hotel, Pop Up Pizza is a refreshing addition to Downtown Las Vegas. Tucked away inside the casino, Pop Up Pizza boasts of fresh ingredients, homemade tomato sauce paired perfectly with warm baked crust to make the pizza worth every bite. It has a simple décor with white tile behind the counter and a few tables and chairs for an intimate and cozy dining experience. Marked by with a distinctive, modern ambiance, on the wall are three colorful pieces by prolific Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, and near the entrance stands a striking life-size horse lamp created by Dutch design team Moooi that offers the perfect picture- taking opportunity.

Guests rave that Pop Up Pizza has an amazing taste with a variety of options. The local hot spot also offers one of the best tasting vegan pizzas in Las Vegas! It’s time to stop and smell the pizza…

And eat it too! MV For more information, call Pop Up Pizza at: 702.366.0049 Order online at: www.popuppizzalv.com

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Marlon Simbulan

Chef De Cuisine at NOVE Italiano FREE RECIPE! Veal NOVE Recipe

By Chef Marlon Simbulan

Ingredients: 6oz veal, pounded All purpose flour Salt Pepper Canola oil Garlic Shallots White wine Demi-glace

Lemon juice Butter Chicken stock Parsley Arugula Red onions Extra virgin olive oil Prosciutto di Parma

Directions: Season pounded veal with salt and pepper.

Dust it with all purpose flour, then pan sear in canola oil until nice and golden brown.

Flip it over, add chopped garlic, chopped shallots. Then deglaze with white wine, demiglace and lemon juice.

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arlon Simbulan is Chef de Cuisine at NOVE Italiano, Palms Casino Resort’s premier Italian restaurant. With nearly a decade of experience in the culinary industry, Chef Marlon has served in various roles at restaurants locally and in California, including the acclaimed Addison in San Diego.

In his current role, Chef Marlon oversees the entire restaurant staff and is responsible for

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all aspects of the creative development and preparation of the NOVE menu. Most recently, Chef Marlon spearheaded a revamp of the classic menu, introducing a variety of his own innovative dishes to elevate the dining experience.

Chef Marlon hails from Guam and studied culinary science at The Art Institute of CaliforniaSan Diego. MV

Reduce sauce to almost “au sec,” add butter, add chicken stock and chopped parsley.

In a bowl, mix arugula, sliced red onions, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.

Plate the veal now scaloppini style, pour the sauce over. Top it off with a fresh slice of prosciutto di Parma. Add arugula salad on the side.

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Chef Linda Says.... Want A Slim Waistline?

It’s Apple Harvest Time!

Chef Linda SAYS . . .

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utumn means a lot of things: back to school, cooler weather, and apple harvest! There are over 7,500 varieties of these crunchy, delicious fruit and the peak of the season is late August through December, depending on the variety. Although apples can be found in grocery stores all year round, autumn is the best time to find all your favorites such as Honeycrisp, Granny Smith and Gala apples.

Coming off summer, when we are outdoors exercising and being active, we slip into our comfy sweaters that hide the calories we enjoy consuming as the weather cools down. We drift towards comfort foods and forget all the fresh fruits of summer. Well, summer isn’t the only season of fantastic fruit! There is hope! An apple a day really will keep the doctor away, and your waistline will thank you. Garnish your autumn table with a bowl of bright, colorful, red and green apples as your centerpiece and for easy snacking. So many people think it’s difficult to eat well, or that it’s too much work to prepare healthy meals for their family, but an easy step to keep that fantastic figure heading into the holiday season is just to incorporate these high fiber treats into your daily routine.

Simply put, apples can ward off disease and keep you healthy and lean. Did you know that Red Delicious and Granny Smith apples are among the best antioxidants you can eat? And what is simpler than a perfect food that is just grab-n-go?

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Pack an apple as your lunch with some natural peanut butter or hummus. It will fill you up and provide lots of vitamin C, potassium and vitamin A. Believe it or not, amongst other benefits, a diet that regularly includes apples can protect against debilitating diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s as well as prevent several types of cancer and reduce your chances of adult-onset diabetes. Include apples in your clean-eating lifestyle: a combination of natural foods and a regular exercise routine will get you on your way!

FREE RECIPE! Slow Cooker Spiced Chia Apple Butter

Here’s a simple recipe to create delightful, spiced apple butter. I add chia seeds for the extra protein, fiber and omega3’s, and since the chia seeds absorb moisture, they help to thicken the butter to create a smooth, creamy butter. Use it to spread on whole grain bread or crackers, fill some buckwheat crepes, spoon over oatmeal, or even spread on lean pork tenderloin.

For more apple recipes for a clean-eating lifestyle, visit www.cheflinda.me. MV 8 apples, peeled and diced (I use a mixture of Granny Smith, Braeburn, and Fuji) ½ cup raw honey 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 /8 teaspoon mace 1 /8 t nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ cup white or black chia seeds Directions: 1. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker on low, and allow to cook overnight (you won’t believe how fantastic your home will smell!)

2. Remove softened apple mixture from slow cooker and puree in a food processor (or use a potato masher) 3. Pour into jars or Tupperware and keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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Eat, Drink and Play at Station Casinos

Concert Hot List SEPTEMBER Sept. 19 – George Thorogood & The Destroyers performs at Sunset Amphitheater at Sunset Station at 8 p.m. Tickets are $23.50, $33.50, $38.50, $50 and $60 plus tax and applicable fees for reserved seating. Guests under 21 years must be accompanied by an adult.

By Lori Nelson Station Casinos

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ne of the most fun parts of my job is getting to share and spread news about what’s happening at our hotel/casinos and to announce new offerings for our guests to enjoy. This fall is no exception, as we are busy and excited to unveil new offerings and celebrate special milestones.

New arrivals We are pleased to welcome Kids Quest to Green Valley Ranch Resort, a supervised children’s entertainment center where kids can play under the watchful eyes of professionally trained team members. Kids Quest offers an indoor play structure, arts and crafts, a tumble gym, the latest in video and arcade entertainment, and a climbing wall structure. Kids Quest is a wonderful and fun venue that allows parents to enjoy their grown-up night out at Green Valley Ranch Resort, knowing their children are in a safe and fun environment just a few steps away.

Salute set to open in Red Rock Resort Fall will usher in a new, authentic Southern Italian-inspired restaurant helmed by acclaimed, international chef Luciano Sautto who traveled throughout Italy earlier this summer, sampling all of the region’s fare to help him shape and complete the exciting and fresh menu. Salute, which literally means “to health” in Italian, will feature dishes passed down from generation to generation in the Sautto family, as well as other signature Southern Italian dishes with an emphasis (as is the chef’s forte) on freshness.

Milestones Two of Station Casinos’ most special restaurants, Hank’s Fine Steaks and Martinis at Green Valley Ranch Resort and the famed Oyster Bar at Palace Station, will celebrate their 10th and 20th anniversaries in October. Staples such as seafood pan roasts, chowders, Ciopinno, gumbos, and oysters on the half shell are favorites among the guests of the Oyster Bar, who patiently and enthusiastically wait upwards of an hour or more to snag a seat. The good news is it’s open 24/7. Hank’s features the finest dry-aged beef and finest cuts of meat, the freshest seafood, creative sides, and decadent desserts. Look for a special menu at Hank’s celebrating all of its greatest hits.

On behalf of our 12,000 team members, we look forward to ensuring you have a fun and memorable entertainment experience with us. MV

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Sept. 25 –Green River Revival – CCR & John Fogerty Tribute performs at Grand Events Center inside Green Valley Ranch Resort at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 plus tax and applicable fees for general admission. Guests under 21 years must be accompanied by an adult.

OCTOBER Oct. 15 – Boulder Blues presents Rick Estrin & The Nightcats at The Railhead inside Boulder Station. The show begins at 6 p.m. and cover is $5 at the door. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Oct. 30 – Jimmy & The Parrots – A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett performs at the Dallas Events Center inside Texas Station at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 plus tax and applicable fees for general admission. Guests under 21 years must be accompanied by an adult.

NOVEMBER Nov. 7 – Steelin’ Chicago – A Tribute to the Music of Chicago is performed at the Grand Events Center inside Green Valley Ranch Resort at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $15 plus tax and applicable fees for general admission. Guests under 21 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Nov. 13 – Diamond Rio performs at The Railhead inside Boulder Station at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22.50, $27.50, $34 and $42.50 plus tax and applicable fees for reserved seating. Guests under 21 years must be accompanied by an adult.

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love being a local and when I recommend my favorite restaurant’s to friends, I know where to take them. Osaka Japanese Bistro is my “talk of the town” for good times in Las Vegas! Start your happy hour right with FREE Sake at their Sushi Bar from 5-7pm and order an Osaka T-shirt and receive a FREE large Sake! Every time you wear your Osaka T-shirt to Osaka, you’ll get a FREE Large Sake also! Sake Good Times!

Osaka Japanese Bistro is located on W. Sahara, Henderson and in Summerlin. They’re voted the oldest and most traditional sushi restaurant in Las Vegas. Opened in 1968, the Nakanishi’s have helped thousands of families in need through charities like Three Square Meals, the Las Vegas Center for the Blind and continue to be strong members of the community.

Osaka Japanese Bistro also has Tatami Rooms and Teppanyaki Grills and caters to top notch hotels such as Caesars and M Resort which continues to pride their reputation. They’re open every day from 11-2am and also offer delivery!

Enjoy and experience your incredible sushi journey at Osaka!

Michelle “Roxy” Davis Watch Roxy’s TV Show on “Geeks R Sexy” to find out more Geeky places in Las Vegas every Friday 4-5pm on WCOBM. MV

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Inside the World of Professional Pick-Up Artists

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was recently invited to the Pick-up Artist Super Conference, held here in Las Vegas.

Love Systems, whose mission is to help men “succeed” with the ladies, hosted the conference.

The company claims their training will help men attract, date, and seduce more high-quality women. Love Systems is so confident in its techniques, the company offers a money-back guarantee. Apparently, the art of picking up women is serious business!

Men from all over the world attended the conference, consisting of various lectures and workshops. At night, the attendees go out to the Las Vegas clubs with the instructors testing their newfound pick-up artist skills. I had the pleasure of both sitting in on several daytime workshops and clubbing with the guys at night. I’m happy to report the conference was much less sleazy than it sounds.

Most of the workshops focused on building confidence and self-esteem. Men really have to put themselves out there when trying to meet a woman--not only do they have to possess the confidence to approach, but they also need to learn not to take rejection personally. One workshop taught how to raise your energetic state, suggesting an “Inner Game” routine that included working out and watching comedies to warm up before going out to meet girls or going on a date.

Almost every presentation emphasized leadership skills because women love a takecharge kind of a guy. The men also learned how to approach and communicate with women, as well as understand female psychology. The seminar on texting taught how to create deep conversation and really connect via text message.

Later, the attendees practiced skills such as storytelling and body language.

Of course, the pick-up artist super conference wouldn’t be complete without some more risqué workshops. Unfortunately, I had to leave before the “Strippers and Hired Guns” seminar. A “hired gun” is a woman whom you want to pick up but is working—i.e., waitresses, bartenders, bottle service girls. I did sit in on the most scandalous

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seminar of the weekend called “Same Night Lays.”

The instructor explained how he felt that texting a girl after you meet her to arrange a date was too much work, so he set out to be the best in the area of “same night lays.” I suppose, every pick-up artist must have a niche!

The information he presented wasn’t revolutionary—he basically advised men to approach as many women as possible and not to let rejection deter them from their goal of taking someone, anyone, home. Ultimately, one of these girls is bound to say yes, and don’t forget, you have to ask her to leave the bar with you. The terminology for whatever a man says to women to get her to leave is called a “pulling statement.” If you can’t get anyone to go home with you, you’ll be known as an “AFC,” average frustrated chump.

Aside from the “Same Night Lays” workshop, I felt the techniques being taught at the conference were positive. It seemed as though the men just want to connect with women and learn what makes them tick, and the instructors genuinely wanted to help. As I was talking to the owner of Love Systems, one man walked up with a smile so big he was glowing. He thanked the owner, gushing about what an amazing service Love Systems was providing. What I gathered from the weekend was that these men really put a lot of time, money, and effort into understanding women better, which is actually pretty endearing.

I walked away from the Pick-up Artist Super Conference realizing that women do have more power than they know. MV

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What Are You Waiting For??

Your Life Is Waiting

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ften I hear people say, when I get a partner I will travel or I will do this activity. Most often I hear it from women, which makes me wonder, why would you put your life on hold until you find your better half? We live in a beautiful world…explore it. Don’t be afraid of traveling alone. I have been doing this all my life. Summer is here…enjoy it!

Traveling to Europe, Mexico, and many states in the USA has taught me one thing: that there are amazing people in the world that you will miss out on meeting if you don’t travel and get out of your comfort zone.

For singles traveling alone, my advice is to either take a guided tour or plan your own. I usually plan my own but take many guided tours when I get to the location. Another great way to find out about the area is to speak with the concierge a few days prior to your arrival. I know it is not easy to go on your own, but what choice do you have—sit at home and wait for life to pass you by? You have got to try! Go for it!

easy for you to speak to strangers…I understand.

The odds are, when you’re out, eventually you will meet someone versus staying alone in your room. Practice makes perfect.

The next day, rent a bicycle at Santa Monica and enjoy the ocean breeze, walk on the ocean, let your stress melt away, and feel free to dream.

You never know who you are going to meet on the beach. After two days of relaxation, you will come back to Vegas refreshed and relaxed, but most importantly, you experienced something new.

Feeling lonely is an awful feeling, but somehow when you travel, seeing new scenery,

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experiencing new things, and enjoying life, the loneliness diminishes. I know it never goes away, but it does not consume you as much as when you when you are at home alone on a Saturday night.

Once you see how easy it is to travel alone, my hope is that you will broaden your horizon and spread your wings. You never know; you may meet your prince charming or princess. MV Calanit Atia info@CalanitAtia.com www.Twitter.com/CalanitAtia www.Facebook.com/Calanit Instagram: Calanit Atia

I know it is scary; therefore, I suggest starting by taking a day or two-day trip—to Malibu for example. Only 5 hours away from Vegas, you can be playing in the sand and smelling fresh sea air by 10 a.m. Leave you house at 6 a.m., drive to Venice Beach, park the car, and start walking along the famous stretch of street, filled with great little stores, restaurants, and more importantly, the very entertaining artists that are fun to watch. By 5 p.m. you will be hungry, so the perfect place is the Gladstone’s Restaurant. It is right on the beach with a breathtaking view of the ocean and incredible seafood dishes.

At night, go on Tinder or any of the dating sites, and try to find a date, go for a drink, and meet someone new…hopefully by now you signed up to at least one, as I have suggested many times.

Another option: go to the hotel bar and strike up a conversation. The idea is simple. There are very interesting people in the world…get to know them. It will make your trip much more memorable…always made mine. It may not be

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Paying It Forward with Serving Hope LV

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here’s more to Vegas than what meets the eye, beyond all the bright lights and pool parties. There are those less fortunate, worried about where they are going to get their next meals, where they will lay their heads for the night, or how they will feed their infants the next day. Awhile back, I came across my friend, Matthew Lindsey, on Facebook, and he was inviting everyone to come help serve those less fortunate during Thanksgiving. Sadly, I was leaving town and couldn’t attend. When you see people hurting, you just want to help. I always love seeing others smile, so when I came across Siloh Moses’s Facebook page and saw he was serving the homeless, I knew it was time to give back.

There’s an amazing organization, Serving Hope LV, which serves those who are underemployed, unemployed, and less fortunate. Siloh Moses, who runs the organization, started Serving Hope LV one year ago. Strangers from all walks of life and different religious beliefs come together every Monday night from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to

serve those in need. It’s an organization for the community, by the community.

Father John (no relation to the organization) started bringing PB & J sandwiches 15 years ago on the same streets we serve at today, and he still serves them to this day. As a matter of fact, Serving Hope LV doesn’t even serve anyone until he blesses the meal. Serving Hope LV is not affiliated with any church organization, and this allows every volunteer to know that we are all there for the same purpose: to give back to those hurting the most.

I’ve been volunteering for a month now, and to see the smiles on those faces every Monday at the “Give Back Mondays” event is priceless. It’s enough to bring me and over 70 volunteers back every week. No one is paid to show up, nor will anyone ask you for cash to support the organization. You donate whatever you can whether it is new or used clothing, snacks, or a homemade meal you cooked. We all started out as strangers who showed up because we felt the

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need to do so, and we end up leaving united as one and as an extended family.

Serving Hope LV has been able to serve close to 1,000 less fortunate friends per week here in the valley and will continue to do so every Monday night. To date, Serving Hope LV has served over 22,500 individual plates of food, over 17,000 articles of clothing, and over 13,000 bottles of water - in just under one year. Serving Hope LV has been blessed to have Starbucks and CiCi’s Pizza join the team as corporate sponsors, and we’ve also had support from our Las Vegas Outlaws football players. We hope to double our efforts and serve 43,000 families by 2016. Pay It Forward! MV

If you too would like to get involved, visit the Serving Hope LV Facebook page. We meet every Monday at 701 W. McWilliams Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89106.

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The Deacon Jones Foundation: Forever Changing the Game

By Brooke Dillman

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o say Deacon Jones was a football phenomenon would be an understatement. As an NFL legend in the Hall of Fame who coined the term “sack,” this defensive lineman impacted football history in countless ways. In Deacon’s fourteen years in the NFL, he played for the Los Angeles Rams, the San Diego Chargers, and the Washington Redskins.

Not surprisingly, Sports Illustrated named him “Defensive End of the Century.” While he undoubtedly left his mark in the world of football and changed the course of the game, there is one milestone of his that did not take place on the field but off it.

Deacon was more than a football star; he was also a role model for underprivileged youth. In 1997, he and his wife, Elizabeth, formed the Deacon Jones Foundation in California. Together, they guided students through a seven-year program that would eventually lead to college and bright futures. Using his own disadvantaged upbringing as motivation, Deacon developed a charity that provided resources to students who would not have received them otherwise.

In return for these opportunities, the chosen students were expected to help out in their own communities, thus creating a cycle of service. The program’s many offerings included: mentoring, networking with large corporations, internships, college expenses, and much more.

“In short, we gave them everything that most of us give to our own children without thinking about it, but for these students it was something they never had and never expected,” Elizabeth says. The Deacon Jones Foundation succeeded beyond belief. Young students matured into high-achieving adults, ultimately coming out of the program with exceptional careers and promising futures. However, after Deacon’s passing in 2013, Elizabeth was faced with a tough choice: to continue the Foundation or to end it.

Deciding to preserve Deacon’s mission proved to be the right choice. After relocating to Las Vegas, Elizabeth was determined to take the Foundation’s original ideas and alter them to fit the Vegas valley. Pulling a few strings and using her connections, Elizabeth reestablished the

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Deacon Jones Foundation with a new twist: a one-of-a-kind art program benefitting inner-city youth. Today, the program is officially licensed by the NFL, which means the famous trademarks are featured in the production and distribution of the artwork. Although the venture has changed, the goal remains the same: helping students reach their full potential and fulfill their dreams. Given the support of the NFL and today’s most talented artists, the program now has a line of footballinspired prints that are exclusively offered through the Foundation.

The charitable pieces of art are all special-edition reproductions of the finest works. With highquality materials, each painting is reproduced into giclée prints on archival canvas. Featured on the market are renowned artists like Edgar Brown, Tony Capparelli, and Jota Leal—just to name a few. The NFL-related art depicts some

of the most influential players and memorable moments in football history. Proceeds from the sales of these unique prints go toward the development of various inner-city school programs throughout Las Vegas. To make a difference in the lives of underprivileged youth, sports fans and art collectors alike can purchase these valuable pieces through the Foundation’s online shop or by arranging an offline transaction. New paintings are being added to the collection constantly, further exemplifying how the game is always changing when it comes to Deacon Jones. “Just like my husband, I cannot accept anything but success, and I will work day and night to achieve it,” Elizabeth says. Through his wife’s continuation of his namesake charity, Deacon’s passion lives on. He will forever be a hero both on and off the field. MV

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uests of Outrigger Resorts in Waikiki come to Hawaii for more than surf and sunshine – though these are two of the islands’ most generous resources. Visitors are also lured by Hawaii’s transcendent culture, a product of the legendary spirit of aloha which

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Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort rises above a white sand shoreline that was once a gathering place for Hawaiian royalty. Here, even the trade wind breeze is soothed by the gentle harmonies of the island’s most renowned musicians, who serenade the resort day and night. It’s an

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There are also opportunities to hear storytellers evoking Hawaii’s great myths and legends; to learn age-old Hawaiian arts and crafts like petroglyph printing or lei stringing; to sample the latest in local-style cuisine at the poolside Kani Ka Pila Grille; and to renew marriage vows in an authentic Hawaiian ceremony by the sea (available to guests at both resorts).

Against the backdrop of Diamond Head Crater, Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort is a living symbol of authentic Hawaiian beach lifestyle – from food and fashion to music and sport. Here in

this oceanfront paradise, local culture is alive and ever present. Live Hawaiian music – both traditional and contemporary – is as continuous and calming as Waikiki wave breaks. Beach boys still hang out at Duke’s Waikiki, the resort’s legendary, open-air restaurant. And, in addition to classes in ukulele, hula, and Hawaiian crafts, you can immerse yourself in the exhilaration of surfboarding, body boarding, or outrigger canoe surfing – all just a stroll (and a splash) away.

Best of all, both Waikiki resorts are home to Ke `Ano Wa`a (or The Outrigger Way) – a genuine expression of hospitality that establishes a lasting, heart-felt bond between guest, host,

and the culture of the local community. Today, every Outrigger property – from the Pacific Rim to the Indian Ocean – embodies the same values, without sacrificing its own distinctive sense of place and culture. The benefit for guests is a sense of family in an intimate atmosphere that inspires rejuvenation, discovery and unbounded joy. MV

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It’s A Freakin’ Frenzy!

Fantasy Football Time!

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ith summer behind us, and the arrival of cooler weather, the levels of anticipation for the 2016 football season are well underway. Fantasy football is ever emerging once again and with over 56.8 million Americans participating in the game of drafting your own football team and tracking their stats all season, it’s fair to say that Vegas has its fair share of loyal locals who participate in this American phenomenon. According to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, fantasy sports players are younger, better educated, with higher household incomes and more likely to have fulltime employment and the stats on fsta.org show just that.

For those who aren’t familiar how fantasy works, let me help break down the basics for you.

Trust me, you don’t have to be a sports aficionado to play fantasy football or enjoy it. Years ago when I joined the Vegas ViXXXens all girls’ league, I had no idea what I was in for. However, with my competitive nature, I was thoroughly enthralled before the draft had even begun. 12 ladies who rarely are able to all get together, drinks, with breaks every 15-20 minutes make for a long draft party, but I was hooked. I wanted certain players and I researched players and stats like no other to come in 2nd or 3rd the 1st season, but getting my glorious 1st place the 2nd season I played.

Some leagues have a buy in and some play for the love of the game. It’s at the discretion of the league owner or commissioner… but when in Vegas! We played for the money and the fun.

For me, the most enjoyable part of playing on the league was the camaraderie with the ladies.

We would get together most Monday nights at Red Rock sports bar to watch MNF and track our players, which rarely would happen or be a priority during off season.

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There are various different league types and websites that allow you to input your league info online after the draft is complete. We used espn.com. It was very user friendly and simple to navigate in order to set your line up. Naturally they also have an app for that, which was especially convenient for me being that I couldn’t guarantee where I would be before kickoff, which is when you have to have your line set each week and both the website and mobile app gives you the ability to track your players’ scores in real time.

The idea is to draft a team of players that is

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virtually impossible in real life. For instance, you may be rooting for your favorite team who’s playing against your fantasy football defensive team (who you also want to do well and score points), all while rooting for a quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and a kicker all on different teams. You also have to take into consideration bye weeks and injured players. For instance, if you have the Steelers as your defensive and don’t have a back up defense team, you will have to pick up a free agent (team or player that isn’t on another player in your league’s team) in order to get any points from your defensive position on the Steelers’ bye week. The point of the game is for each of your players to score as many points as possible, based on their performance on the field each week in order to make it into the playoffs, and be compete for the Championship. You also have the ability to drop players, pick up free agents and trade players with other fantasy owners in the league. Every move you make all season basically indicates how you would stack up as a Coach.

Fantasy football is a lot of fun all season and yes, fantasy football players literally yearn for it to start all year. Visit MYVEGASMag.com online for details about upcoming viewing parties we will be hosting this season, and bring your team and your A-game to next season’s draft party! MV

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e offer five hot topics that are sure to liven up your round of golf:

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Summertime Movies.

No summer is complete without box office blockbusters on the big screen and the movies this year did not disappoint. Talking about your favorite flick is always good conversation for the green. From spies in “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” and “Spy” to awesome super heroes, dinosaurs in “Jurassic World” and acca-excuse me… don’t forget about the singing beauties of “Pitch Perfect.” There was something for everyone. Marvel had a strong presence with both “Ant-man” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” For the kiddos, both ‘Inside Out’ and ‘Minions’ were little people pleasers. And talking about the little people…

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Back to School.

There is no denying the cosmic shift that happens when your kids go back to school.

It’s a total transformation of the household schedule. This is a great opportunity to get some insight from your golfing buddies on how they (or their wives) are managing.

Also, worth discussing are what after-school programs they are participating in and which ones work best for their families. It could result in the answer for that question of what activity you have wanted to put your kids in to help them stay active.

Are You Ready for some Football?!

Lions, Tigers and Bears…. And Packers, Steelers and Cowboys! The NFL season is upon us and no matter what team you represent, most everyone is a fan of this time of year. Another fun thing you can participate with your friends is Fantasy Football. Just make sure you are up to date on all of your injury reports and trades.

It is a coveted time of year where we all barbecue a little more and yell at the TV.

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Presidential Election.

Hillary Clinton, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and businessman Donald Trump are probably the biggest candidates in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary fields, respectively. Trump, meanwhile, has seen a remarkable reversal in both his support and popularity in the state since May. On the Democratic side, Clinton’s support has seen some decline but we have a long race ahead.

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Work to Network Make yourself a force on the course. A different but just as effective “tee time” to get together and drive some business to your business. Golfing is the best time to network yourself. Use your same great work etiquette in a golfing capacity.

You already know the basics of golf so instead of totally focusing on your own score use the common ground of golfing as a platform to take potential clients or someone you are interested in doing business with. Keep in mind for these golf sessions that the real motivation is to build relationships in a relaxed environment. MV

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Movers and Shakers

Bunker Hill Bradley

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Bunker Hill Bradley has transitioned from world renowned, award winning car designer to the new fashion icon of Las Vegas. He is the creative force and co-owner of Cobra Couture Fashion.

Bunker is passionate about creating designs that enhance a woman’s body as he believes that every woman deserves to look and feel beautiful.

Harout Massoyan is the Vice President of Antique Oriental Rugs Center in Las Vegas. He not only oversees the operations at the new Summerlin location, but he also assists customers and interior designers in choosing high-quality, antique and oriental rugs.

Massoyan has a keen eye for one-of-a-kind furnishings and rugs and can estimate values on the spot.

With his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance, Harout has exceeded sales expectations for his store. In his spare time, he’s an avid basketball player and is currently competing with his team in the finals.

Carrying on the 14 year tradition started by a Priest, #ServingHopeLV was formed by Siloh Moses, a bowl of spaghetti and a growing group of young Las Vegas volunteers, reaching out every Monday night to serve over 300-500 less fortunate people. These ‘friends serving future friends,’ are not affiliated with any church or organization, but donate food and clothing every week for a great cause. To learn more about Siloh and their mission, contact: servinghopeLV@gmail.com

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Thom Madro is a world-renowned artist and sculptor with his signature MadJenNation, IlluminARTi, Rainbow Critters, Vibrant Expressions and abstract art collections being sold and sought after by collectors and galleries throughout the world. Based in Las Vegas, he owns ThoMADro Studios, with galleries located in Hawaii, Taiwan and soon, Taipei. For more information on his work, commissions or for private studio tours, contact Thom at (702) 8919797 or www.MADro.co

Stephen Manley is a veteran actor of film and television for over 40 years, best known as “Young Spock” in “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.” As a child he worked on shows such as “All in the Family” and “Emergency” and then as a teen on “The Love Boat” and “Little House on the Prairie.”

After graduating with a degree in film from Pasadena Art Center, he continues to work as an actor.

Professional Latin dance champion Vartan Zakhariants is the owner of VZ Dance Studios, a leading dance studio in Las Vegas. Based on studio gross and students’ competition scores from more than 4,000 independent ballroom dance studios, VZ Dance Studios ranks number one in the nation. Zakhariants, who has danced with many of the “Dancing With The Stars” dancers, owes the studio’s success to a talented staff of instructors and continuous training from world dance champions.

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“Who Knew” With Carrot Top 1. First thing I do in the morning is... Roll over to see my dog lying next to me with her ball in her mouth, waiting for me to throw it in the pool…but first coffee!

2. One thing I like to do after work is… review the show.

What went good, what went bad, then go get sushi.

3. One of my favorite Las Vegas restaurants is… Honey Salt – great food, great vibe.

4. One of my favorite Las Vegas shows is… Elton John. He’s a true icon, and how often do you get to watch a living icon perform?

5. I wish I knew how to… sing like Freddy Mercury and dance like Michael Jackson.

6. A person who inspires me the most is… someone who has totally mastered their craft. I saw Billy Crystal on Broadway in 700 Sundays, and I thought I should just quit after - he was that good.

7. When I leave Las Vegas I like to go to… go home to Florida.

8. I wish I could quit… playing with my hair. My friends always call me out for touching it like 800 times during my show.

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9. On my day off I like to… Relax at home with my girlfriend, enjoying a homecooked meal. She owns her own catering company, AnyThyme Catering, so it’s always delicious.

10. One thing I wish I were better at… filling out this questionnaire.

11. One thing I can’t live without is… my crew. They have been with me from day one, and they are like family.

12. My one strange habit is… I spend hours every morning plucking body hair…well you asked for strange.

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