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By: Candice Wiener

THIS past winter season, on a random

that he would watch my Grandfather

Dusty Davis; one of Gary Davis’s sons

weekday

sign

binding

and Gary still owns Davis Funeral

walk into a local bar/lunch spot that

agreements without ever reading the

Homes & Memorial Park, I definitely

I like to frequent and sit down in our

fine print.” He said he’d ask Louie why

found comfort in the rekindling of the

regular seat I like to sit at. A nice, older

he felt comfortable signing binding

Davis/Wiener families. It’s seemingly

gentlemen started some small talk

contracts without reading the fine

interesting to me that majority of Las

with the bartender and myself and

print and that Louie told him quite

Vegas locals have either attended

after a few minutes of discussion, he

frankly, he’d never seen a binding

a funeral of a loved one, or buried

mentioned that he lived in Wisconsin

contract that he wasn’t able to find

a loved one in the Davis Cemetery

and owned a bar out there and was

a loophole to get out of if need be.

and/or have heard about the Davis

just in town for the holidays. He told

I found that very interesting to learn

family and the wonderful impact they

me his name was Alan Davis of the

things about Poppa Lou that I wasn’t

have had on our local Las Vegas

Davis family here in Las Vegas and

aware of. Alan and I talked for hours

community for many years now. From

that his family owns Davis Funeral

and I explained to him the wealth and

incorporating recent obituaries that

Homes & Memorial Park. I told him

richness of the history between the

you can find right on their website,

that my late Grandfather was an

Wiener and the Davis families, and

Davis Funeral Homes & Memorial

investor who supposedly helped get

just how much that means to me. The

Park continues to create personal

Davis Funeral Home started in business

history of the stories alone that Alan

and individualized funerals as unique

and get the company off the ground.

and I shared were worth more than

as they come, providing professional

He asked me if my Grandfather

gold to me about his experiences of

planning for life’s certain, hardest and

was an attorney. I told him yes and

growing up in Las Vegas back in the

sad times in the event a loved one

that his name was Louis Wiener Jr.

60’s and 70’s. After our first meeting,

passes away here in our Las Vegas

His eyes lit up and he said “oh yes, I

discussions continued via text in which

community. Alan Davis and I talked

remember Louie!” He proceeded to

I sent Alan recipes from the old Alpine

about many other notable old school

tell me stories about my Grandfather.

Village Inn that my late Grandfather

Las Vegas families and I told him how

Alan told me that he was younger

Louis Wiener Jr. owned and as the

they actually named an elementary

when Louie’s law offices were out of

holidays came to an end and Alan

school after my Grandfather, as well

Channel 3 and Sunbelt Broadcasting

was planning his return to Wisconsin,

as the legal law library at UNLV. It

off of Foremaster Lane. I told Alan how

we met and had a couple more

wasn’t any surprise to me upon some

vividly I remember going to my Poppa

laughs and good conversations about

research into the Davis family to see

Lou’s office on a regular basis as a little

the Davis and Wiener families. After

that they have a park right here in

girl. He says “one thing I remember

Alan went back to Wisconsin, I would

our local community named after the

about Louie was that his secretary

continue to check in on him and see

Davis family as well. As morbid as some

would bring him in legal contracts

how he is doing. With a mutual family

might think owning and operating

to sign,” and Alan continues to state

member/friend, being his nephew,

funeral homes and a memorial park

afternoon,

I

seemingly

multiple

contractual

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being born, taxes and death. Just this past St. Patrick’s Day (which sadly marks the 13th anniversary of my late younger brother, Dustin Wiener’s

passing)

I

actually

find

comfort in visiting his mausoleum at the Davis Memorial Park on Eastern and bringing him fresh white flowers every now and again. It just so happens that I actually am able to also visit the mausoleums of my late Grandfather

and

sister,

Jasmine

Wiener, at the same time (since my Grandfather owned his own plot and chose Davis Memorial Park as his final resting place).

With 2 locations to serve Las Vegas local residents in their troubled times upon the passing of a family member or other loved one, Davis Funeral Homes & Memorial Park are well equipped and experienced to help you and/or your family in your time of need. It certainly is nice to know a long time Las Vegas family that has left a huge imprint on our local community

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We at Real Vegas magazine believe our public medical and healthcare professionals play a vital role in the overall health and well-being of our community. From Medical Doctors, to Chiropractors, Physical Therapists and more, please join us as we recognize the 2019 Greatest Medical Minds of Las Vegas!

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Dr. Alan Ikeda

Dr. Gary Flangas

Dr. Lesa Brookes

Dr. Robert Odell Jr.

Dr. Alex Isom

Dr. Geoffrey Sher

Dr. Lillie Hidaji

Dr. Robert Strimling

Dr. Gil Suarez

Dr. Lionel Handler

Dr. Ruben Alexander

Dr. Godwin Maduka

Dr. Mac Machan

Dr. Ryan Nishihara

Dr. Goesel Anson

Dr. Majid Bashy

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Dr. Gregory Bowman

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Dr. Andrew Cash

Dr. Haley Brown

Dr. Mark Severino

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Dr. Marwan Takieddine

Dr. Scott Lamprecht

Dr. Anita Gondy

Dr. Harry Zilberman

Dr. Mary Herte

Dr. Sean Palacios

Dr. Anthony Ricciardi

Dr. Jack Abrams

Dr. Michael Crovetti

Dr. Sean Su

Dr. Anthony Tabor

Dr. James Forage

Dr. Michael Edwards

Dr. Sep Bady

Dr. Archie C. Perry

Dr. Jared Utley

Dr. Michael Elkanich

Dr. Shanker Dixit

Dr. Arthur Cambeiro

Dr. Jason Garber

Dr. Michael Mall

Dr. Shazia Kirmani

Dr. Arthur Fusco

Dr. Jay Mattheis

Dr. Michael Schneier

Dr. Shiva Kershmiri

Dr. Atousa Ghaneian

Dr. Jed Feller

Dr. Michael Seiff

Dr. Souzal El-Eid

Dr. Aury Nagy

Dr. Jeffrey Levisman

Dr. Michael Tenby

Dr. Stephen Gephardt

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Dr. Jeffrey Roth

Dr. Michaela Tozzi

Dr. Steve Girisgen

Dr. Bernard Ong

Dr. Jennifer Cha

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poverty, poor health care and poor mental health

Dr. Nagy: Hi Jen

have been truly amazing. Last year we made Mountain View Hospital one of the few centers in the country to have

Jen: You were the first physician in the state to bring

placed a multidirectional deep brain stimulator to treat

transcranial magnetic stimulation technology to the

OCD into the nucleus acumbens. Our understanding of the

public of Nevada, and recently were the first to place a

functional networks in the brain, combined with advances

multidirectional deep brain stimulator for the treatment

in neuronavigation and targeting software has allowed

of obsessive compulsive disorder. You also were the first

progress like that to happen.

physician in Nevada outside of the military to perform TMS for patients with depression. It seems as though you have

Jen: How did you decide to get involved in the treatment

kept Nevada on the cutting edge of neuroscience. Can

of disorders normally thought of as within the realm of

you tell us what is on the horizon?

psychiatry?

Dr. Nagy:

We were impressed with the results that our

Dr. Nagy: A few years ago I was on the board of a Federally

first generation transcranial magnetic stimulator was able

Qualified Health Center that received a large grant to

to achieve. All of the patients we treated for depression

provide healthcare for underserved communities. In that

improved. We recently purchased the latest technology

capacity I became aware of the link between poverty,

in TMS which allows us to treat patients with depression

poor health care and poor mental health. I decided that

faster and with less pain than any machine made today.

maybe there was something I could do to help.

With this technology, we are also able to treat several other functional brain disorders including obsessive compulsive

Jen: I understand that you didn’t just become active at

disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, tinnitus and some

UMC; they made you Chief of Neurosurgery. What has that

pain disorders.

been like?

Jen: You mentioned obsessive compulsive disorder. I

Dr. Nagy: UMC maintains a strong commitment to promoting

understand you are able to treat OCD now with surgery. Is

high-quality care, with a focus on constant improvement.

that really possible?

The neurosurgery team at UMC embraces this philosophy, working tirelessly to provide successful outcomes while

Dr. Nagy: The progresses of research in the neurosciences

maintaining rigorous patient safety standards. The work we

are doing now will play a key role in our continued efforts to elevate the level of care available in southern Nevada.

Jen: I understand that you don’t just oversee quality issues for the department of Neurosurgery at UMC, you also help oversee quality issues for the entire state as a member of the Board of Medical Examiners. Can you describe that experience?

Dr. Nagy: The decisions that we make at the Board of Medical Examiners will affect a lot of people and making sure that we get things exactly right is extremely important. I feel honored to work beside so many people work so hard at the board to make sure that all sides of each case are heard and all of the evidence is weighed objectively. I am very grateful for all of the wisdom that the members who have come before me have shared.

Jen: If you could do solve one problem today in healthcare what would it be?

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Dr. Nagy: I would have to say the easiest and fastest way to improve the quality of care in Nevada would be to improve access to medical records.

Now that all records are kept digitally, it would be good to see all legislators enact laws that reduce the barriers to health data exchange. This would be particularly useful in emergency settings.

Jen: Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions, and a warm congratulations for being selected as one of Las Vegas’ Greatest Medical Minds in Health Care.

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of child abuse and neglect, including children who appear

reducing instances of shaken baby syndrome, in addition to

frightened of caregivers and unexplained injuries, in addition

other forms of abuse and neglect.

to other warning signs. The book also includes details about

how community members can report suspected child abuse Home to Nevada’s only designated pediatric trauma center,

and neglect, in addition to many other helpful tools. To access

UMC Children’s Hospital receives many of the community’s

the Child Abuse Prevention Handbook in English and Spanish,

most critically injured pediatric patients, including many

please visit www.umcsn.com/preventabuse.

victims of abuse.

“Among the many topics covered within the book, we UMC Children’s Hospital alone recorded a total of nine

included details about the importance of selecting an

fatalities attributed to child abuse in 2018, exceeding the

appropriate partner or caregiver for your child, pointing out

seven deaths experienced in 2017 among hospital patients

key behaviors typically exhibited by people who may harm

and tripling the number of abuse-related deaths in 2016.

children,” Dr. Fisher said.

The hospital recorded 31 cases of child abuse and neglect

Common warning signs among partners and caregivers can

among patients admitted to the hospital in 2018. The hospital

include becoming angry or impatient when a child cries,

cared for 32 victims of child abuse in 2017 and 23 victims in

scaring children intentionally, and calling children bad names

2016. In 2018, the victims of abuse treated by UMC Children’s

or disparaging them, in addition to a wide range of other

Hospital ranged in age from 18 days to 4 years old.

behaviors outlined in the handbook.

“Children in our community deserve to live in a safe

In April 2018, UMC Children’s Hospital introduced an

environment, and we simply cannot stand by as the death

educational video designed to warn parents about the about

toll continues to rise,” said Dr. Jay Fisher, Medical Director

the dangers associated with shaken baby syndrome, which

of the Pediatric Emergency Department at UMC Children’s

can result in severe, lifelong disabilities and death. The video

Hospital. “To help prevent these tragic injuries and deaths in

education is required for all parents of children 3 years old and

our community, UMC is focused on educating parents and

younger who receive care at the hospital, including newborns.

caregivers about the risks their children face.”

Nearly 2,700 families have viewed the educational video as In response to the continued loss of young lives in Southern

part of the hospital’s new discharge process, and not a single

Nevada, UMC Children’s Hospital launched a comprehensive

one of these pediatric patients has returned to UMC with

child abuse prevention campaign in 2018, offering a new

abuse-related injuries. The full video is also available online at

prevention handbook, an educational video and a variety of free parenting classes. Developed by the hospital’s dedicated team of medical professionals, the campaign has played a key role in preventing child abuse among families who rely on the high level of care provided by UMC Children’s Hospital.

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The video includes a wealth of information about shaken

If parents or caregivers feel stressed or frustrated by their

baby syndrome, including signs and symptoms of traumatic

child’s crying, they can reach out to UMC Children’s Hospital

injuries. In addition, the video offers details about the stresses

at 702-383-2000. Parents can also contact Prevent Child Abuse

associated with parenthood and the importance of taking

Nevada at 702-895-5053 for additional support.

a “time out” as a parent to prevent momentary lapses in judgment that can result in devastating injuries to fragile

To learn more about the resources and classes available at

children.

the Healthy Living Institute at UMC, please call 702-383-7353.

Babies can cry for as many as five hours per day; this is how

“Parents are not alone, and support is available in our

they communicate. Crying typically starts at 2 weeks of age,

community,” Runge said. “Our highly trained team at UMC

peaks at about 2 months and then starts to slow down at

offers a variety of parenting classes available at no cost,

around 4 to 6 months.

including courses focused specifically on educating new parents”.

The video offers a number of effective techniques to soothe crying babies, including:

Rocking

Walking

Feeding

Talking, singing or playing music

Diaper changes

Car rides

Swaddling

Bath time

Pacifier use

White noise (smartphone apps available)

Gentle bouncing

Family/friend support

If none of the above techniques work effectively, parents should place the baby in a safe place, like the baby’s crib, and take a break.

“As a parent, it can be incredibly stressful to care for a baby who won’t stop crying. We want parents and other caregivers to recognize the value of taking a moment and stepping away from a child during these tense situations,” said Amy Runge, RN, Clinical Supervisor of the Healthy Living Institute at UMC. “This will help you cool down and regain your composure.”

Runge said parents should also ensure that anyone who cares for their child is aware of the dangers of shaken baby syndrome. She also urges parents to speak with babysitters and other potential caregivers about coping strategies when they feel stressed.

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NEIL FINEMAN is a long time Vegas local whose company GreenONE Holdings, is shaking up the beverages and nutraceutical marketplaces. GreenONE is doing something not seen that much in the consumables marketplace: introducing ground breaking technology. Armed with three current patents in the marketplace already, that are centered around eco-friendly innovation; Neil is betting that the science behind his latest creation, is going to change the face of nutrition and hydration for the next 50 years. Neil is the creator of iDrink water; the world’s first nano-nutrient beverage on consumer shelves.

Utilizing a water-based delivery system (instead of a traditional sugar or alcohol delivery), iDrink delivers 100’s of healthy nutrients and necessary minerals into the human body that are rapidly absorbed into the cells without any taste or flavoring whatsoever. Just a high-end tasting water with uber hydration and actual nutrition. A first of its kind in a market that continually uses words like vitamins and hydration to mislead consumers into thinking their products actually provide a value beyond their unhealthy additives. Well know distributors are taking notice of this new, game changing delivery system, and the irony that this water is from Las Vegas, is not lost upon them. Nevada Beverage (Budweiser), John Lenore, Haralambos, and even Nicholas & Company, have all come to Las Vegas to sign on iDrink, and bring it back to their local partners on The West Coast and Midwestern States. Now 3 years in, The East Coast is calling, and Neil is doubling down on his bet. Having invested much of GreenONE’s capital and resources into products just as bio-available as iDrink, Neil is gambling that the consumer will want to have “ready to use” versions of iDrink in small, transportable “shots” that are made for specific purposes. An “i line” of consumer hydration and nutrient “shots” that are meant as much for the weekend warrior and dehydrating local as it is for the elite athlete and soldier.

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The first step to being able to treat the neurological

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origin was to develop a testing protocol to make

of this, many issues/injuries linger, reoccur and are

sure the patients nervous system is communicating

never resolved. With over 40 years of researching

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Neuro Efficiency testing. Years of research indicated the

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We can now identify the origin of the miscommunication and figure out what exactly is causing the symptoms. This step is called Neuro Diagnostics.

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AT JUST 28 years of age, Jonathan Marchessault has led

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the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup finals in their

Marchessault was a free agent. Though proving himself

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and was a big reason the Vegas Golden Knights became

saw more opportunity to play with the Florida Panthers,

the best first-year franchise in NHL history. Marchessault

stating “it’s not about the money…” it was about his

first came on the professional hockey scene during his

chance to play, which lead him to sign a two year, one-

initial contract with the American Hockey league, where

way contract. Too much delight of the fans, coaches,

he played as a forward for the Connecticut Whale, after

and fellow players, Jonathan played 75 games, scoring

not being drafted for the NHL entry draft in 2011. During

30 goals and 52 points during his 2016-2017 season, but

his contract with Connecticut, Marchessault led the team

was left unprotected during the expansion draft, where

with 40 assists and added 24 points total, including a

VGK then got lucky.

winning shootout goal in just his second professional game.

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Marchessault after being drafted by the Vegas Golden

player during his tenure with Connecticut, Jonathan was

Knights, led the team to extraordinary lengths during their

noticed and brought on to the Columbus Blue Jackets

inaugural season where he played 77 regular season

for two games mid-way through their 2012 season with a

games, scored 75 points, and 27 goals proving he was

three year entry level contract, however Marchessault was

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then traded to Tampa Bay Lightning just one year later.

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traded to Tampa Bay abruptly after signing with the Blue

a Vegas Golden Knights Lamborghini before games. Fans

Jackets, Jonathan finally had a chance to prove himself

of the VGK were continually left in awe of our players,

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season games, however that wasn’t the end for

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to show his commitment and perseverance to the

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Marchessault has already clocked 56 points, 24 goals, and

series becoming the third team from the NHL, NBA, and

32 assists (before the game against the Minnesota Wild).

MLB to sweep their first playoff series and the first who

Continuing on with the season, and loving Jonathan, and

accomplished it in their inaugural season leading them

the entire Vegas Golden Knights team, we can’t wait

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Though the Vegas Golden Knights lost the cup to the

the rest of the 2018-2019 regular season

Washington Capitals, Marchessaults career with the

(and hopefully post season), and what

NHL, and the Vegas Golden Knights did not end there.

the next four years holds!

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By: Andrea Dupper

IN MARCH I kicked the sugar habit. It has been the hardest thing I’ve done so far this year for my health. In January, I broke up with sodas. In February I kicked carbs to the curb. I was dreading March with every ounce of my being. I’m sure you’re thinking that with the changes I had already made sugar shouldn’t have been that big of deal… but I am here to set the record straight for anyone thinking that cutting sugar out of their diet is easy.

“Sugar is 8 times as addictive as cocaine. And what’s interesting is while cocaine and heroin activate only one spot for pleasure in the brain, sugar lights up the brain like a pinball machine.“ says Dr Mark Hyman.

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EVERYTHING contains sugar; ketchup, spaghetti sauce, sports drinks, granola and more! Avoiding sugar is almost impossible.

I focused on cutting out processed sugar, cutting out things I knew had sugar in them, and keeping the natural sugars to a minimum. I had nightmares about sugar in ingredient labels.

There are over 50 common names for sugar! Get to know them and learn to avoid them, even the ones that claim to be a healthy alternative to sugar.

The first week of no sugar, I was a raging lunatic.

I’m not

a person with a sweet tooth but I love carbs! And having to scale those back while giving up my apple juice or my morning Starbucks was $h*t!

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SUGAR IS 8 TIMES AS ADDICTIVE AS COCAINE.

I wanted to throw temper

tantrums like a two-year-old that just had their lollipop taken away! But I learned how to curb my cravings and redirect my “anger”. I’ve lost 30lbs at the time of writing this article, but for the first time, I love what I have gained… my life, my

...and what’s interesting is

health, clarity! It can be a very challenging dietary change

while cocaine and heroin

to cut out the majority of the sugars we eat in our day to day

activate only one spot for

foods; however, I am feeling the health benefits and it is a

pleasure in the brain, sugar

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fact that sometimes the sweet wouldn’t be as sweet without the sour… and in my

lights up the brain like a

dietary changes restricting and limiting

pinball machine.

sugar consumption, I am looking forward to the continued benefits reducing and eliminating sugar all together will do for my overall health.

says Dr Mark Hyman.

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By: Siloh Moses

BUT SPRING is here and with it comes the need to get your

To Justify More Shopping. You obviously don’t want to

closet in tip top shape for the new season. New season, new

counteract all the aforementioned reason to clean your

you and the beginning of spring is a great time to comb

closet with excessive shopping. But, if you really are missing

through everything in your closet and finally get rid of the

a few staple pieces to round out your closet, it is important

clothes that are just getting in your way.

to make sure there is enough room for them. And if you work better on a reward system, why not treat yourself to something

In the old days, people wore one pair of shoes until the soles got

new once your closet is cleaned and organized for spring?

worn out. They went to the cobbler, had the soles replaced, and wore the same pair of shoes until the soles got worn out

GIVE IT AWAY. When your clothes are unorganized, everything

again. Today, that isn’t the case anymore. Now a days, some

else seems to get less organized. When your closet is a mess,

of us have enough clothing in our closets to outfit six other

your room is a mess, your life starts to seem like a mess at a

families, and lets be honest; most of us have master bedroom

certain point. General rule of thumb, if you haven’t worn it in

closets that have gotten a little out of control anyway. So, in

a year, get rid of it. It doesn’t matter if it’s the most beautiful

an effort to benefit you, and your closet, I’ve come up with

dress you’ve ever seen or an old sweatshirt that you haven’t

three reasons why you should start cleaning out your closet

worn since the college days…it should go. Of course, there are

today to give you, your closet, and your winter clothing a fresh

exceptions to the rule – but if your clothing is your number one

start.

clutter issue, and that sometimes it feels like the clothes are taking over your house, it’s time to let it go.

Here are three quick reasons to why you should clean out your closet and start spring off on the right step.

“But what do I do with all of my old clothing once I empty out my closet?” Good question. How about donating them?

YOU’LL FEEL LESS STRESSED. Getting rid of clutter, whether it’s

Donating items gives you a sense of satisfaction knowing

in your closet or your kitchen pantry, will make you feel more

someone else will enjoy them as much as you have. Consider

relaxed and focused. So, when you lighten up your wardrobe,

donating clothes, shoes and bags to charitable organizations.

you’ll be lifting your spirits. You’ll look good, and you’ll feel good too.

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Also, clearing out the clutter and getting rid of things you

To get to them takes time, resources, commitment and a

no longer use is an important element of streamlining your

personalized step by step approach to help them move off of

routine, organizing your life and making you a more efficient

the streets. To donate your kids/teens clothing to Street Teens,

person. “So, what is considered a good clothing donation?”

call them at 702.215.4171.

Great question here too. To get a good understanding of what to donate to help de-clutter your closet; ask yourself the

FREEDOM OF PRAISE MINISTRIES is a grassroots church-based

following questions as you are going through your closet and

organization that provides outreach for homeless adult men

deciding what to keep or what to give away.

who have come on hard times and are working to get back on their feet again providing them with housing and job

“Does it fit?”

placement for the ones that are ready to get back on their

“Have I worn this in the last 12 months?”

feet again. To donate men’s clothing in good condition, you

“Is it likely I will ever wear this again?”

can call Freedom of Praise Ministries at 702.502.7462 – Ask for Reggie.

If your answer was the opposite of “Yes” to any of the questions above, then it’s time to give that item away.

By cleaning out your closet and by donating your used clothing, you are helping others who are perhaps less

“Are there particular items I should be looking for in my

fortunate than you gain access to quality clothing. As an

closet?” Yes, and the following make great donation items.

added bonus, you could make quite a bit of money donating

Start de-cluttering your closet by looking for and donating the

your unwanted clothes to charity. All you need is a receipt

following clothing items:

from one of the charitable organizations above saying you made the donation so that you can assign a fair market value

Belts

Jeans

Dresses

Sneakers and Old Shoes

Coats

Clothes that are too small

Tank Tops and Athletic Wear

Clothing that doesn’t fit

for the deduction. The organizations you donate to could not afford to carry out their work without your generous donated clothing items and being able to give a lot of clothing away to those in need, to those who will actually enjoy wearing them, feels great too. Donating items gives you a sense of satisfaction knowing someone else will enjoy your old clothing just as much

“Okay, I have my bags of clothing ready to go now who do I

as you have. Consider donating your clothes, shoes, sneakers,

call to gift my clothing donations to after I’ve figured out what

bedding, and jackets to local charitable organizations.

to keep and what to give away?” Another great question.

I personally only give to local organizations that I believe in

On average, American families throw out almost 70 pounds

that do not operate a thrift store to resell the items that I give

of clothes per year. More than 95% of this clothing could have

them. My personal belief of course, and you can donate your

been donated and a German study done provides ample

clothing to any of the organizations that you believe in as well.

evidence that people who give more to others-in both time

If you do not have a favorite local organization then here is a

and resources- experience greater satisfaction in life than

list of a few of my personal favorites.

people who do not. In fact, communities of people with high levels of giving tend to demonstrate greater satisfaction

DRESS FOR SUCCESS is an organization that sponsors the

within the community than groups of people who do not give.

financial independence of disadvantaged women, providing

Essentially, you’re going to be happier in your community if

not only support and career development tools but also

it’s made up of people who give to one

professional attire. They ask for new or nearly- new and

another. So, donate your clothing this spring

cleaned interview-appropriate attire. Find your closest Dress

to a charitable organization in need. Your

for Success location by calling 702.684.6412.

community, your hangers, and your closet will thank you for it later.

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» MY father lived fast and died young—56—it was calamitous. I was 26, baby-faced, fresh out of law school, out of the world’s womb, into the light of day, only to have it instantly smothered in darkness. Never mind that I was brand new to all the machinations of grownup life; I had to suddenly take over and run my dad’s business, one I knew nothing about.

When people try to console you who haven’t lost their dearest, they’ll say reassuring stuff like, “oh when I lost my fourth cousin, I was devastated.” Maybe they did lose a relative, but they haven’t lost a parent, a person who had a certain mythic presence. It’s like a nuclear reactor decimated the landscape of my life. It’s taken a long time to simply get my bearings again. Before my father died, seventeen years ago, I was comfortable; I thought tomorrow wasn’t too unpredictable, blissfully asleep to the reality that the passing day is an alive and wild phenomenon. I learned how little control I had. Nature does not consult. While I didn’t have to watch him suffer in a prolonged way, I never got the chance to say goodbye. A sudden death may be quickly absorbed, but takes a lifetime to digest.

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My mother’s death, on the other hand, was a tortured one; over time, until she succumbed over five years ago, at 63.

I flew from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale the moment I heard my mom could not get out of bed. It was her sciatica acting up, she told me. After a visit to a back doctor who saw cancer in my mother’s file,

It’s bewildering to see this process up close, the steady

who escorted us out without treatment; I knew

and quickening disintegration of vitality, an erosion of

this was a whole new ballgame. We admitted

flesh and bone in its unstoppable determination. Life

Mom to the hospital and a scan showed the

is so mighty, it contains death. One is startled into an

metastasis, or spread of the disease. She had to

acknowledgment: nature abides by her own will. We may

remain overnight for observation, leaving me to

fret and whimper, but in the end, we are beset by this

come home alone, to bear the hollow silence of her

futile tug of war, left to embrace humility. That is all we

absence, to cry in terror, to feel the truth: one night,

have left. There are people in your life that no matter how

she will not come back at all.

close at one time, have come and gone. Every once in a while, there’s a person close enough that they don’t come and go; they’re always there. Until even they’re gone.

I was sure there’d be more days and time to experience

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death

new things together. Not long before she passed, when she was still free of the tightening grip of illness, we rented bikes on the Florida beach. Mom and I were out there in the light breeze, dodging joggers and skateboarders, trying not to wipeout on our butts. We laughed hard enough to fall over. There’s so many wonderful memories of things we did together, and even those threaten to slip away. I’ve been running from the pain, but it outruns me.

It sits up on my very eyelids. I haven’t said “Mom” in five years. I used to say it every day. I can sit in a restaurant, a hotel, or in my dreams at night—anywhere at all, and an upsurge of grief can come. It doesn’t announce itself with grandiosity; it whispers. When a loved one passes, there’s an odd juxtaposition; their spirit is brought down into your heart, and in this way, they remain with you. But, at the same time, loss of their physical form has left a part of that same heart missing. But there is a way forward through the darkness, a path to follow, however difficult, until light rises again. I still struggle to accept loss, but do chip away at it, and know my parents are proud. We must be willing to touch into our wound and let it heal.

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OVER the last year Vegas locals have witnessed the exciting transformation of Chinatown as it began opening its arms to embrace culinary diversity. Enter EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine, a welcome addition to the burgeoning eclectic Spring Valley dining scene.

EDO, or Extra Day Off, occupies the former home of Chada Thai in a bustling South Jones Boulevard multiplex.

My first of many EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine experiences began at 8pm on a Saturday night. I didn’t have a reservation but somehow managed to slip in and procure the only available table in the restaurant. The ambience is warm and cozy which also implies limited seating, so do make a reservation in advance. Also allow yourself ample time for parking, it can be challenging to find a spot.

As I stepped inside I was warmly greeted by Managing Partner Roberto Liendo, strategically positioned at the front of house like a seasoned maestro leading his orchestra. Liendo’s propensity for elevating restaurants to AAA Four-Diamond and Michelin Star status and his extensive experience working under Jose Andres and Michael Mina have primed him to become a great restaurateur.

At EDO there’s an attention to detail that ordinarily is not found in Off Strip dining establishments. One glance at the table set

with a traditional tomato and garlic base that popped with

with plating tweezers, customized EDO dishes, black linen

an unexpected punch of dragon fruit and papaya. In that

napkins and gold Cutipol utensils made my heart skip a tiny

one flavor laden swallow I could taste Chef Edo’s years of

beat. I knew right then and there EDO was not going to be just

experience.

another mediocre tapas spot.

Oscar began his career in Barcelona working in the kitchen The evening began with an invigorating cocktail from the Gin

of 3 Star Michelin tapas restaurant elBulli, under the tutelage

& Tonic Cart. Gin is not my spirit of choice but when there’s an

of molecular gastronomy founding father Ferran Adrian. At

entire cart dedicated to the botanical juniper berry libation

the young age of 22 Chef Edo opened his first of multiple

you follow suit. I enjoyed the Hendricks Gin amalgamated with

restaurants in Spain, EDO is his first flagship restaurant in the US.

Q tonic, cucumber, rose petal and finished with dehydrated lemon peel.

The fresh oysters were next but don’t expect conventional sides of horseradish, red wine vinegar mignonette or Tabasco.

EDO offers a unique collection of boutique Spanish wines and

Instead you’ll find the Tokio served with trout roe pico, ponzu

fine sherries meticulously hand picked by Joe Mikulich. Since

and wasabi and the Salamanca accompanied with tobiko

they didn’t have the usual varietals I called upon Robert,

and Iberico consomme.

EDO’s sommelier, who generously offered a full tasting on a single glass. At his recommendation I landed on a Priorat 2015

Vegan friends rejoice because EDO offers a special vegan

Gine Gine Spanish Red that balanced harmoniously with all of

menu that you can request upon arrival. I sampled the

my courses.

vibrant Green Tartare with asparagus, avocado and pistachio vinaigrette and the Maitake & Shimeji Mushrooms Al Ajillo with

The first morsel that made its way to the table was an amuse

lemon verbena cauliflower cream and padron pepper oil.

bouche compliments of Chef Oscar Amador Edo, a Gazpacho

Both dishes were rich with flavor complexity.

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If you’re ready to develop a habit order the Croquetas, hot and crunchy filled with a heavenly kimchi pisto and romesco sauce. The Montadito was also a highlight, a luxurious and aromatic salmon bite layered with truffled cream cheese and honey on toasted bruschetta. I am genuinely having food flashbacks as I type. My main plate was a smoky and savory Arroz Meloso De Pescadores, or catch of the day paella, which was the perfect portion size after everything I had already consumed.

Although I was beyond satisfied I pushed myself to the limits for the love of the editorial and ended the night by sampling two desserts. The Granita was stunning, constructed with strawberry shaved ice and and a light popcorn dusted mousse that literally melts in your mouth. The second was an experimental vegan friendly Nixtamalizated Cherry Tomato with compressed watermelon, candied pecans, Lyo raspberry and sumptuous almond milk yogurt. Both paired impeccably with a chilled glass of the 2015 Late Harvest Oremus Tokaji Sweet Wine. shops to avant-garde Michelin star restaurants and EDO is the I entered EDO with zero expectations and when I left my mind

real deal. The price point is an incredible value for the attention

was blown. I’ve been fortunate enough to experience some

to detail, food quality and excellence in

of the best tapas in Barcelona from legendary mom and pop

service. EDO is a treasure, a hidden gem that won’t stay hidden for long.

» INSIDE TIP: You can sample all 4 of the Spanish cheese selections for only $13 including a deep and smoky sheep Idiazabal, a semifirm Drunken Goat with red wine rind, a tender Mahon from Menorca Island and a Cabrales blue cheese. Couple that with the Pa Amb Tomaquet for the win!

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By: Lucy Garza

HOW about turning your clutter into kindness? Meet Michele Morgan, Executive Director and founder of Dinosaurs and Roses.

Dinosaurs and Roses is a local 501©(3) non-profit organization committed to serving the disadvantaged throughout the Las Vegas community. Their mission encompasses three goals. They are big supporters of the global environment encouraging the recycling, re-using, and re-purposing of goods and materials and returning the proceeds to their community outreach programs. They continue to inspire breakthroughs in the way underprivileged children are educated. Case in point, Dinosaurs and Roses is one of only six Nevada Registered Scholarship Organizations providing a scholarship program which has to-date raised several million dollars toward granting opportunities for low income children to attend private schools.

Lastly, they strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the disadvantaged. By referral, the thrift store offers free clothing and toiletries to low-income families and those affected by some type of crisis, thus receiving a shopping experience that reflects extra kindness and dignity.

Aisles of merchandise tantalize thrift shoppers; both locals and tourists alike, to shop for antiques, vintage, books, jewelry, furniture, home decor, art work, electronics, media, clothing, shoes, children’s items, dishes, carpets, lamps and knickknacks.

Tons of hidden treasures are found on every rack. Dinosaurs and Roses receives generous donations from vendors of the World Market Center, so you can walk away with a brandnew piece of furniture incredibly-priced lower than its retail value. While you are there, you can also request a one-on-one appointment at their 20,000 sq. ft. warehouse hidden away on the east side of town. There you will find one-of-a-kind home décor/furniture inventory before it becomes available to the general public. Online re-sellers make Dinosaurs and Roses their first stop for inventory. The friendly thrift store staff love to haggle, so don’t hesitate to name your price. Because all sales benefit charity, the staff are motivated to sell, sell, sell, as each sale will help someone in need. Mention this article and receive 50% off your entire purchase.

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