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A Nevada tradition, “Sheep Dip” is a bath in which sheep are literally dipped. In the Sheep Dip Show, local news-makers, politicians and the

like are “dipped” in the satirical “Vat of Sheep Dip” to cleanse them of their past deeds.

This annual comedy show – now in its 49th year – is an evening of skits, songs and dance performed by locals, including members of the

media and even a few of our famous (and infamous) politicians.

Sheep Dip, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. To date, over $410,000 has been donated to local

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I liked PlumasRe “Road conditions” (Green, Dec. 27):

What dangerous conditions onPlumas? Is there any proof or statisticon that? The end result is there isnow only one northbound lane forcars. The traffic flow is now horrible.Morning and evening rush hours areridiculous. There are side streets tothe east of Plumas that are safe andcould have been used by bikers.Stupidity, a waste of money andanother example of a tiny minorityadversely impacting the daily lives ofthe rest of us for no logical reason.

Mark BucklerReno

By the numbersThe Congressional Research Servicehas recently released an analysistitled “Taxes and the Economy.” Ibelieve that this study and its conclu-sions should receive more publicity.

The study, whose initial method-ology was revised in response toRepublican objections, concludes onpage 17 that: 1. The top statutoryincome tax rates have decreased con-siderably since the end of World WarII; 2. Statutory tax rates affecting tax-payers at the top of the incomedistribution are currently at theirlowest level since the end of thesecond World War; 3. Changes overthe past 65 years in the top marginaltax rate do not appear correlated witheconomic growth; 4. The top tax ratesappear to have little or no relation tothe size of the economic pie; and 5.The top tax rate reductions appear tobe correlated with the increasing con-centration of income at the top of theincome distribution.

It appears that a reasoned analysisof the nation’s economy since WorldWar II contradicts Mitt Romney’s andthe Republicans’ recent campaignrhetoric. It seems as though HouseRepublicans, who just gutted theSpeaker of the House, are motivatedby something other than reasonedeconomic analysis. Could it be thatthey are trying to ensure having suffi-cient campaign contributions fromthe top 1 percent or 2 percent toensure their reelection in 2014? Will

today’s Republican Party split in two,i.e. the moderate Republicans and theTea Party Republicans?

Donald SchreiberIncline Village

The nonviolent ’60sRe “Horror in Sandy Hook”(Editorial, Dec. 20):

We learned, far too late, the motherof the Newtown shooter was veryfrightened of her son, that she told ababysitter “don’t turn your back on theboy.” We learned that in 2010, shedecided to take up “target shooting.”Other stories indicate that it wassomething over which she and her soncould “bond.” I understand that inorder to purchase a gun, you need tofill out a federal form that askswhether you, the purchaser, have everhad a mental condition that would pre-vent you from being a responsible gunowner. Does the form also include thequestion, “Is there currently anyoneliving in your household that youwould consider unqualified to haveeasy access to firearms?” Maybe theform does, and she just lied.

Recently, we had a young Sparksman kill his 13-year-old sister “by acci-dent” with a rifle that he purchased onthe black market. He was described as a“gang banger wannnabe.” He and hissister would take turns aiming the gunat each other and pulling the trigger.This last time, the safety wasn’t on.When I was a young boy, I learned thatyou always keep a gun pointed down atthe ground and never at a target unlessyou planned to use it. I have knownmany hunters, retired highway patrolmen, sheriffs, etc., who keep their gunsat easy access, with their children in thehouse. They never had an incidentbecause they took the time to teach theirkids about the proper use of firearms.

I understand that in the “olddays” 1940s-60s, they used to teachhandling a gun in school, and kidsbrought their own shotguns and riflesto class and there was never a schoolshooting.

I believe that we need moreweapons training, not less. There arearmed drug gangs using assaultweapons on our southern border, andpeaceful people will need to be armed

with the same weaponry to keepthemselves safe because sometimesthat violence spills over the border.DON’T arm the teachers because it istoo easy for an undisciplined studentto try to take it from one.

When I went to school in SouthernCalifornia in the ’60s and ’70’s, wenever needed “armed guards” at ourschools. Armed patrol men on ourschools may be the only way to keepthe kids safe. It seems to have workedwith sky marshals on commercialflights. But tell me something? Whatthe hell has changed in the past 40years to make life so cheap?

Bill ThibaultSparks

Great terrain robberyRe “In the dark” (News, Dec. 20):

Thanks to Dennis Myers for shed-ding some needed light on the MiningLaw of 1872, established during theadministration of Ulysses Grant.Multinational gold mining conglomer-ates doing business in Nevada don’twant the law amended simply becauseunder the law they pay no federalmineral royalties whatsoever. And ofcourse, the corporations miningNevada’s gold pay no Nevada statecorporate income tax and have aneffective mining tax rate of 1 percent.

As Myers points out, the GeneralAccounting Office reports that multi-national gold mining conglomeratesrefuse to provide figures for the amountof gold and other minerals they takefrom public lands belonging to all thepeople. But it is estimated that at least$2.4 billion hardrock metals alone aretaken from public lands every year.

Perhaps the most egregious corpo-rate giveaway under the 1872 MiningLaw occurred in 1994, when the largestgold mining corporation in the world,Canada-based Barrick Gold, paid $5per acre for 1,791 acres of public land inNevada that contained over $10 billionin recoverable gold reserves. It is nowthe second largest and among the mostprofitable gold mines in the world.

It’s far past time for this great ter-rain robbery to end.

Bob FulkersonProgressive Leadership

Alliance of Nevada

Paradigm shiftRe “Horror in Sandy Hook”(Editorial, Dec. 20):

The common denominator in allcowardly shootings, including thetragedy that took place inConnecticut, is they took place in agun free zone. Shooters made thesafe assumption that their evil planshad a probability of succeedingbecause the majority, if not all of thecitizens there, would be unarmed.They were sitting ducks. How manycowards attack a police station orarmy base?

Let’s consider the ketchupbottle. For years, the ketchup bottlewould sit on the shelf and gravitywould draw all the ketchup to thebottom of the bottle. Then, when aperson needed ketchup, they had towork to get it out of the bottle.Finally, someone said, “Why don’twe just flip it over and put the lid onthe bottom?” Now, the ketchup isthere when you need it. Why didn’tthey think of this before? They weretrained in a particular way of think-ing, and they had to movethemselves away from it.

That is called a paradigm shift. Aparadigm is “a particular mental setof particulars.” It is a powerful set ofbeliefs. The paradigm ketchup bottledesigners fought against was that lidsgo on top. It made sense at one time,before silicon seals that preventedleakage. But now, there is a powerfulshift in thinking that has changed theway people buy ketchup.

What does this have to do withgun-free zones? I am looking for aparadigm shift. The current para-digm is that guns are bad, they killpeople and they should not beallowed in certain places likeschools and malls. I not only wantgun-free zones abolished, but I wantgun ownership and concealed-carryencouraged and teachers, adminis-trators and school employees trainedto protect our kids. What’s wrongwith a teacher being trained annu-ally and having a firearm locked intheir desk?

Mike ArpReno

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Guns and clubsWelcome to this week’s RenoNews & Review.

You guys rememberwhen I wrote about gettingmy concealed weapon per-mit back in the day (The GunClub, July 6, 2006)? I stillhave one. I mention this to

deter all thecommentaryI expect toget whenthis columnhitsnewsprint

that I hate guns.I personally believe that

reasonable gun legislationcould be agreed upon in thiscountry, even though what Ithink of as reasonable, oth-ers might think of as radi-cal. But I’d be willing to takeit as far as it needs to go.

I think the simplest wayto reduce gun massacres isban automatic and semi-automatic guns. The govern-ment can buy them off thestreet with tax rebates. In10 years, make it illegal forprivate citizens to own them(including guns purchasedbefore the ban). I won’t like-ly ever need more than sixbullets to defend myself inthe sort of situation whereI’d use a gun—and I don’tsay that with any false cer-tainty that I’d prevail. That’snot really how it works.

In this country, anyonewho’s coming after anotherhuman being legally is goingto outgun them by 100-to-1with fully automaticweapons, gas, tanks andeven helicopters. That’s thetruth of the matter.

This concept of gun-freezones is ludicrous. I can’tbelieve that anyone thinksthat maniacs will leave chil-dren alone. Attacking chil-dren is inconceivable, but Ithink that’s why they targetthem. Killers know thatthere’s no better way tospread despair.

If the SecondAmendment is the only thingthat stands in the way ofreasonable gun laws in thiscountry, then we shouldrepeal it—exactly the waywe repealed the 18thAmendment withAmendment 21.

So, let’s talk about it.Wouldn’t more reasonablegun laws make more sensethan a repeal?

—D. Brian Burghartbr ianb@newsrev iew.com

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THIS MODERN WORLD BY TOM TOMORROWBIG HE ADERS GIZA 25pt 25k SMALL HE ADERS GIZA 15pt 55k (60% OF BIG HE AD)

It’s not like the big brains at the Reno News & Review towrite two “things that make you go ‘Huh,’” editorialsin row, but it’s the end of the year, the beginning of anera, and many things have come together to makepeople all over this city, state and country re-examinesome of our most cherished ideals.

Our society is embarking on a re-examination offundamental political thought in a way not seen sincethe 1960s: Poverty/wealth, health care/pathology,equality/elitism, freedom/servitude and their relation-ships are all being reconsidered.

It’s as though the flimsy veil offalse political discourse has beenmomentarily brushed aside for all uscitizens to see.

Maybe it was the unintendedconsequences of the Citizens UnitedSupreme Court decision and this election. Maybe itwas the smoke and mirrors of the fiscal cliff. Maybe itwas one gun-related tragedy after the next. Maybe itwas the greedy financial excesses that took us to thebrink. But it was something. And something feels likeit’s changing.

There are no all-or-nothing propositions in thiscountry. The people who present things in such a wayare either liars or misinformed.

Maybe that’s the major evil in this country: Theproposal that we can only argue polar extremes. Andmaybe that’s how we can identify evil in this country:People who falsely posture discussions of complicatedthings as sports challenges with everyone either awinner or a loser. There is always a middle ground,and the middle ground is where everyone wins.

It’s easy to use the gun-control debate as an example.The argument in this country has been presented as polar-ized: Either no new laws or severe restrictions to gunownership.

But the vast majority of people in this country could re-frame the argument themselves if they just stated what theywant succinctly and went from there: We want to preserveliberty, we want to ensure personal security, and we want tominimize gun violence.

Any discussion on any topic should begin with thedesired outcome, and then anything thatdistracts from that goal can be set aside.And then, everyone can say, “This iswhat I’m willing to give up to reach themost beneficial outcome for everyone.”We simply can’t allow the radicals todefine the discussions any more in this

country; we’re smarter than that.But resolving our country’s biggest quandaries has to

start with the individual. We all have to participate in thediscussion. We have to be able to say why we think theway we do and back those statements up with real facts.We have to be able to restate our opponents’/collaborators’points of view. We have to fit the whole issue into ourheads in order to find the most beneficial path. The talk-to-the-hand syllogism is obsolete.

It’s got to start with you, and it’s got to start with us. Wemust recognize unthinking intransigence in ourselves first.As much as possible, eliminate closed-minded people fromthe discussions, but don’t use that concept as a rationale toremove unlike-minded people from your pool of thought.

The marketplace of ideas is a meditation. All ideas mustbe considered before the lesser ones can be dismissed. Ω

Open your mind

There are no all-or-nothing propositionsin this country.

BIG HE ADERS GIZA 25pt 25k SMALL HE Should marijuana

be legal?Asked at Yellow Submarine, 920 Holman, Sparks

Leslie LeedsRetired teacher

I believe it should be, especially formedical reasons for people. I think that’svery important. I think it would cutdown on crime.

Marlee PenmanRestaurant server

I think so, yes. I think it would help usget out of debt, a lot. I feel like if theymade it legal, it would help people stayoff the streets and stay out of jail. Wecould tax it and make money off it.

Jessica HoldenRestaurant server

Hell, yes. I think it should be. I mean,we can make taxes off of it. Why not?Make money, make everyone happy. It’ssafer than alcohol to drive with. All thatprison time would be saved.

Tony MarkWarehouse worker

Yes, I think so. I think it would reduceorganized crime. I mean, it’s not really asbad as any of the other drugs that are outthere, either, like heroin or cocaine of anyof that crap, you know. Legalize it andthen find a way to regulate it and tax it.

Damian SosaRestaurant server

I think it should be. I think it mightdeter drug dealers and help the economya bit. I think making the separationbetween hard drugs and marijuana[clear] would be helpful.

by Dennis Myers

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2013 could be a watershed year.Ignoring the national political

stalemate, consider the political pos-sibilities closer to home of lots ofnew energy injected into the RenoCity Council and the NevadaLegislature. While term limits haverobbed us of experience and knowl-edge and given far too much powerto the executive branch of govern-ment, at least we have some newfaces who could live up—or down—to our expectations.

Consider a few suggestions to getthe year off to a progressive start.

Governor Brian Sandoval: Setaside your national ambitions thisyear and lead Nevada. Use yourState of the State speech to have anhonest conversation with Nevadansabout our future. Ask us if we wantto remain a colony of the multi-national mining industry, or demandthese profiteers compensate us fairlyfor the gold they remove from ourpublic lands. Explain why corpora-tions should no longer get a free rideand avoid the kind of corporate taxes

they pay in every surrounding state,while our children go to under-resourced schools and drop out at ahigher rate than anywhere else. Stopmuzzling state administrators withbudget needs. Please quit pretendingeverything is just fine and tell thetruth about our situation.

Secretary of State Ross Miller: Byall means, submit a bill requesting theLegislature fund electronic upgradesto our voting records so we can havesame-day registration, but drop thesolution-without-a-problem of photoID. As you have noted, there is novoter fraud in Nevada. Don’t buy intothe paranoia and misinformation ofpeople who want nothing more thanto discourage low-income citizensand minorities from exercising theirvoice. While you’re at it, how aboutfiguring out a way for people to voteon Election Day at any designatedpublic site? If we can manage thatduring early voting, why not onElection Day?

Nevada Legislature: It’s refreshingto hear all the talk about bi-partisan-ship and how this year is going to bedifferent, with new leadership and arenewed sense of action. Key wordhere: action. Discussion of tax reformfrom Day 1 is not going to be enough.You don’t need more studies, or evenvery many hearings, to understand thelimited options before you. Fix ourflawed revenue streams and setNevada on a path to predictability andprosperity. Send the right message bypassing SJR 15 early in the sessionand let voters decide if they want toend mining’s sweetheart deal andreturn tax policy to the Legislaturewhere it belongs.

Reno and Sparks City Councils:Stop violating the Voting Rights Actand start the process to change yourcity charters to allow for ward voting.Instead of waiting for the inevitablelawsuit that will consume scarceresources needed for basic services,do the right thing and comply. Let thepeople elect their neighborhood repre-sentatives. And please, no more grandcorporate welfare schemes disguised

as job generators or economicrenewal. Our schools and public serv-ices have suffered immeasurably. Stopgiving our money away.

Finally, a resolution for voters. Letthis be the year we insist on accounta-bility from our elected officials. Don’tbe a silent, seething citizen. Expressyour views loudly and often and standup for yourself. Your responsibilitydoesn’t end on Election Day.

As our leading Western intellec-tual, Rebecca Solnit, wrote in heryear-end essay last month:“[P]aradises are always partial and,when you look backward, it’s worthtrying to see the whole picture. Therights gained over the past 35 yearswere fought for, hard, while so muchof what was neglected—includingpublic education, tuition, wages, bank-ing regulation, corporate power, andworking hours—slid into hell. Whenyou fight, you sometimes win; whenyou don’t, you always lose.” Ω

You can’t win if you don’t fight

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bySheila Leslie

LEFT FOOT FORWARD

Think Free

Think Free

In the wake of the Newtown, Conn., shooting,America has been ablaze with ques-tions. What caused Adam Lanza tokill 27 people, 20 of whom were ele-mentary-aged children? How couldsuch an atrocity have been pre-vented? And, most importantly, whatare we going to do from here on outto make sure it doesn’t happen again?The list of “culprits” for the incidentseems to be endless: violent filmsand video games, a poor mentalhealth care system, a media glorifica-tion of violent perpetrators, a lack ofsecurity in schools, or, the big one,lax gun control. While the real reasonfor Lanza’s violence is perhaps acombination of complex causes, it ison the last point of gun control that Ihope to expose a red herring.

The biggest school massacre thatever happened in the United Statesoccurred in 1927 in Bath Township,Mich. The murderer, Andrew Kehoe,

by blowing up their school buildingwith dynamite, killed 39 elementaryschool students in addition to sixadults, and injured 58 others. Theattack was one of revenge, as he hadbeen recently informed that his farmwas to be foreclosed and that he hadalso been publicly defeated for a townclerk position. Not a single gun wasused in this massacre. The same couldbe said of the Oklahoma City bomb-ing, where 19 children were killed inan explosion. The lesson to be takenfrom these devastating mass murdersis this: If someone is intent on hurtingothers, then whether they possess afirearm is of little consequence.Therefore, is it efficient to deprivelaw-abiding citizens of their constitu-tionally protected right to bear arms inself-defense?

If we look back on the major massshootings that have occurred in recentdecades, a pattern emerges: nearlyevery single one occurred in a “gun-free zone.” From Aurora to Columbine

to Virginia Tech, unarmed civilianswere targeted and massacred by angry,mentally unstable individuals whowere looking for easy pickings.Although it is difficult to knowwhether the presence of a concealedcarry weapon would have made a dif-ference in these instances, I think wecan safely say that criminals are lesslikely to go after individuals who havea means of forcefully protecting them-selves and others.

At the University of Nevada, Reno,firearms are currently not allowedwithout the explicit permission fromthe university president. However,there is currently a bill on the 2013Nevada legislative agenda called theNevada Campus Protection Act thatwill enable students, staff, faculty andvisitors to carry on campus. Althoughthe university has not historically beensubject to the kind of aforementionedmass killings, there have been cases ofstudents being raped and/or murderedwithin the last five years, cases that

could have been avoided with the ear-lier institution of permissible CCWpermits on campus. In states wheresuch laws have been instituted, someuniversities have taken extra measuresto ensure student safety aroundfirearms, such as in Wisconsin, whereposted signs prohibit firearms fromcertain buildings or in Mississippi,where students can take a voluntaryfirearm safety course.

Gun control and gun rights havealways been difficult subjects tobreach. When violence occurs, espe-cially such devastating violence as themurders of elementary school-agedchildren, it’s easy to point at theweapon and say, “There. That objectis the reason for our suffering andpain.” But if firearms are not allowedto be put into the hands of responsiblecitizens, then the only people whopossess them will be criminals andauthoritarian powers. We should notuse tragedy as an excuse for the viola-tion of our rights. Ω

Nevada Legislature to take aim at gun restrictions

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enacted by the Legislature, irre-spective of my personal beliefs.”

But some agencies might nottake that view. Nevadans in 2000voted 381,947 to 202,211 in favor ofmedical marijuana, but some localpolice still cooperate with federalagents in enforcing U.S. law overstate law. There are, in fact, twocases involving medical marijuanabefore the Nevada Supreme Court,though state voters supposedly set-tled the issue in 2000 by approvingmedical uses.

Haley said knowing how hewould handle decriminalizationnow is difficult because local andfederal law enforcement is so inter-twined.

“It’s a little bit complicatedbecause I have people from myorganization who are deputized asfederal marshals, federal DEA, fed-eral FBI,” he said. “They actuallycarry federal credentials. …Obviously, if the [decriminaliza-tion] law were to pass in NevadaI’m bound to abide by that law, andI would, but it would set up aconundrum for me. I’m also chairof HIDTA [High Intensity DrugTrafficking Administration], and wehave a marijuana initiative withinHIDTA. So I would abide byNevada law, and I would look tomy federal partners because itwould still be federally prohibited.”

He pointed to the talks going onin Seattle between local police andfederal officials to determine how

that state’s legalization of mari-juana will be handled.

“The chief of police there indi-cated that it was a very complicateddiscussion, one that would requirerestraint on the side of the publicsafety officer or sheriff to see howtheir federal counterparts weregoing to deal with the issue.”

The actions of Colorado andWashington voters making mari-juana legal under state law have insome cases cut across party andideological lines, with some conser-vatives urging respect for statedecisions.

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, aColorado Democrat, has introducedH.R. 6606 to give state laws onmarijuana primacy over federal law.Rep. Mike Coffman, a ColoradoRepublican and opponent of legal-ization, is nevertheless a cosponsorof DeGette’s bill.

“I voted against Amendment 64[Colorado marijuana legalization],and I strongly oppose the legalizationof marijuana, but I also have an obli-gation to respect the will of the votersgiven the passage of this initiative,and so I feel obligated to support thislegislation,” Coffman said.

Troy Eid, a George W. Bushappointee as U.S. attorney inColorado, recently wrote in aDenver Post guest essay, “Lettingstates ‘opt out’ of the ControlledSubstances Act’s prohibitionagainst marijuana ought to be seri-ously considered.”

Last timeDuring federal alcohol prohibitionin the 1920s, states were expectedto join the federal government in“concurrent enforcement.” InNevada in 1918, 59 percent ofvoters approved alcohol prohibitionin a statewide election. That ballotmeasure also put enforcementunder the authority of the NevadaState Police, an agency that nolonger exists.

But the allure of prohibitionfaded fast, and the NevadaLegislature later repealed the voter-approved law, replacing it with adifferent enforcement measure thatseemed designed to be overturned bythe courts, which it was. Nevada wasout of the business of enforcing pro-hibition, leaving the task to federalofficials.

In 1923, President Coolidgecalled state governors—includingNevada’s James Scrugham—to theWhite House to jawbone them onhelping out with enforcement.

Assemblymember Tick Segerblom, a ClarkCounty Democrat, will introducelegislation at the 2013 NevadaLegislature to decriminalize mari-juana. Assembly Republican leaderPat Hickey is open to the idea.

While a Colorado- orWashington-style legalization isnot likely in the cards—at leastthrough the Legislature—decrimi-nalization could lead to somesubstantial policy changes andshifting of resources in lawenforcement if police agenciesabided by the policy shift.

Because the federal DrugEnforcement Agency does not havethe resources to deal with bothsmall users and big traffickers, adecision by the Legislature to endNevada’s police enforcement ofmarijuana possession cases wouldeffectively create de facto legalmarijuana.

Washoe County Sheriff MikeHaley avoided expressing his ownview of decriminalization, but didsay, “I have to enforce the laws

An indication of the endurance of the marijuanaissue—this 1970s protest in front of the NevadaLegislature, which in 2013 will have to grapplewith it again.

byDennis Myers

“It would set up acondundrum for me.”

Mike HaleyWashoe County sheriff

DecriminalizationCan Nevada turn marijuanaenforcement over to the feds?

School violence in sharp diveTwenty children were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School inConnecticut on Dec. 14.

On average, more than 20 children are killed off school groundsevery week, all year long.

But both those statistics—children killed in school and childrenkilled overall—are showing sharp declines.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, “From 1994 to2010, the rate of serious violent crime occurring on school groundsdeclined by 62 percent, and the rate of serious violent crime atnonschool locations declined by 83 percent.”

In other words, incidents like Sandy Hook are freakish. In mostyears, the number of people of all ages killed by lightning strikes is aboutdouble the number of children killed on school. School is the safest ofthe places children frequent. Yet there are debates going on all over thenation about how to fix the problem. They are not debates about how todeal with the far more numerous killings of children in the home andother non-school locations. These debates are aimed at the exception,not the norm. As a result, they could interfere with progress that hasbeen made in reducing violence against the young.

Jobless pay threatenedNotices went out last week to almost 25,000 Nevadans that theirunemployment compensation will be cut off unless Congress actsthis week to keep the Emergency Unemployment Compensation(EUC) program funded.

“On Jan. 2, 2013, the EUC program will expire, unless Congressvotes to extend the federal benefits as it has done in the past,”according to a prepared statement issued by the NevadaEmployment Security Division. “As a result, about 25,000 Nevadanscurrently receiving EUC will be abruptly cut off and each weekanother 1,000 claimants who are receiving regular unemployment,(which allows for a maximum of 26 weeks), will exhaust theirbenefits and not be able to move to the EUC program. However,claimants should continue to file their weekly claims so that benefitscan be paid as quickly as possible if Congress does vote in favor ofextending the EUC program.”

Nevada unemployment is at 10.8 percent, which reflects onlythose out of work who are receiving jobless pay.

PassingsTwo colorful Reno figures have died.

• Ed Carlson, known as “the Waver,” died on Dec. 27 at age 75in Iowa.

Carlson became well known in Reno starting in the 1970s by walkingalong streets and waving at passing drivers. It continued for years,intermittently. He would disappear for months or even years at a time.He was doing the same thing in other communities. Though Renoitesthought of him as a local icon, other areas described him the same way.David Jensen of Arizona, a Science magazine writer, called him “one ofSedona’s more unusual residents, a fellow we simply call ‘The Waver’.”

Carlson was author of the book I Walked to the Moon and AlmostEverybody Waved. He lived in Cedar Rapids.

A “Final Wave for Ed,” organized by Willie Puchert, was held indowntown Reno this week. “He made people happy with something sosimple,” said participant Carol Cizauskas.

• Former Reno radio personality “Wild Bill” Cody died on Christmasin Colorado. He was 62 and had been experiencing heart problems.

During a 35-year career, Cody had worked at KWNZ in Reno, WBBMin Chicago, KLCA in Tahoe city, KWNZ in Lovelock, KJMP in Fort Collins,Colo., KIGN in Burns, Wy., KSXY in Shelton, Wa., and WYGY in Cincinatti.

Most recently, he worked at Cheyenne’s KING. That station’swebsite carries a tribute from his colleague Gailen Sprague:

“Bill breathed, ate and lived for radio. It was his obsession. Manytimes people would simply shake their heads and proclaim that “He’sCRAZY”! Yup, that was our Bill! A very creative man behind acartoonish voice. [He] was the essence of what radio was and quitepossibly still should be.”

—Dennis Myers

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Gary Meckler, volunteer for Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, tosses another tree on the recycle pile. The cost is $3 andthe mulch is used throughout the parks in Washoe County. You can still recycle your tinsel-less tree at Bartley Ranch,Rancho San Rafael Park or Shadow Mountain Park in Sparks until mid-January. Last date to recycle is Jan. 13. The moneycollected goes to support Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful.

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Scrugham returned to Nevada wherehe, in turn, called local officials to ameeting in Elko on how to help withenforcement. Whether it was donemerely for show is not clear, but itcame to little. In two ballot meas-ures in 1926, Nevadans votedoverwhelmingly against alcohol pro-hibition.

Some observers have expressedsurprise that a state with a “liber-tarian strain” like Nevada has notembraced marijuana. But there islittle in Nevada’s history of adven-turous lawmaking that suggests thestate is libertarian. The state’snovel legislative enactments werepassed not as an expression of lib-ertarianism but as efforts togenerate commerce in a resource-poor state. The Nevada Legislaturemade prizefighting legal in 1897during the long state economicdepression that followed thedecline of the Comstock Lodemining boom. Six-week divorcesand legal gambling were approvedby the legislature in 1931 duringthe Great Depression.

Today, the state seems less will-ing to offend the nation’ssensibilities in a quest for jobs thanit was in the 1890s or 1930s. Itsofficials now treat respectabilityamong the states and within thefinancial community as a highervalue than being on the cutting

edge—hardly a libertarian stance(“Has Nevada lost its nerve?”RN&R, July 14, 2011).

Many citizens cite the taxationpossibilities of marijuana (see“Streetalk,” page 5) and the moneythat would be saved if it weremade legal. How much moneywould be saved from decriminal-ization is not yet known, but whenSegerblom’s bill is introduced, afiscal note will be prepared on it.These notes are researched when abill would cost the state or localgovernment money, even thoughthe overall effect of the bill wouldsave money. In the case ofSegerblom’s measure, at leastsome money would be lost becausesome fines would no longer be col-lected. But the fiscal note willlikely also explore how muchmoney would be saved. Ω

“Letting states opt out of theprohibition againstmarijuana ought to beseriously considered.”

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“After extensive environmental analysis, consideration of public comments, and application of perti-nent federal laws and policies, the Department of the Interior has decided to grant the SNWA aright-of-way for the construction, operation, maintenance, and termination of the mainline water pipeline,main power lines, pump stations, regulating tanks, water treatment facility and other ancillary facilities ofthe project,” said a statement released by the BLM.

Clark County’s water situation is dire, especially after a foreboding report highlighting the limitations ofthe Colorado River (“A river runs through it,” Dec. 20) but experts say that strict conservation, ratherthan water transportation, could help ease the problem. Other large Western cities, including Los Angelesand Phoenix, have been able to meet lower water usage standards through efforts like xeriscaping, whichreplaces thirsty lawns with desert-thriving plants.

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“The BLM’s own environmental impact statement, in thousands of pages of analysis and disclosures,confirms that, if implemented, the project would result in certain devastation for the environment,ranching families, Native American people and rural communi-ties,” said Great Basin Water Network president Abby Johnsonin a statement.

Several organizations, including the Center for BiologicalDiversity, plan to dispute the decision on the grounds of riskto local species.

Off the ropeDespite a positive meeting with the Nevada Department of Agriculture, local horse advocates were dis-mayed to learn that 41 Virginia Range horses are still scheduled to be auctioned at the Fallon LivestockMarketing Auction on Jan. 9. Members of Reno-based nonprofit Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection fearthat the auction would allow the horses to be slaughtered.

In an open letter to Gov. Brian Sandoval, the nonprofit asks for the NDoA to “Stop sending all NevadaVirginia Range wild horses to the livestock auction immediately. ... Stop the random trapping of thesehorses. ... Re-engage the cooperative agreements previously entered in to between NdoA and wild horseadvocate groups. ... Re-engage wild horse advocates willing to assist in the on-going management of theNevada horses. ... Encourage and support new legislation and departmental policies that will protect andpreserve the Nevada Virginia Range horses.” The letter will be delivered to Gov. Sandoval on Jan. 4.

—Ashley Henneferashleyh@newsrev iew.com

January is National Radon Action Month,and several information sessions forhomeowners will be held throughout themonth. Radon is a naturally occurringradioactive gas that, if undetected, can beharmful to humans. The sessions will beheld on Jan. 3, Washoe County Universityof Nevada Cooperative Extension Office, 6p.m.; Jan. 10, Incline Village Library, InclineVillage, 6:30 p.m.; Jan. 26, North ValleysLibrary, 12 p.m.; and Jan. 30, South ValleysLibrary, 6 p.m. For more information, visitwww.RadonNV.com.

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According to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, reducing the 72 percent of fine sediment polluting Lake Tahoe’s water requires an entire infrastructure over-haul—and as a result, several efforts to improve the Tahoe Basin’s waterquality, marshes and regional transportation were approved by Lake Tahoeboard members in mid-December. The plans include the Lake TahoeRegional Plan, which will work with property owners to reduce pollution,and “Mobility 2035,” intended to establish sustainable transportation inTahoe towns.

“The biggest problem in the basin is pollution from the sediment of stormwater,” says Jeff Cowen, community liaison of the TRPA. “[The Lake TahoeRegional Plan] is a water quality restoration plan that focuses on the lake’spollutant fine sediment—like the ground-up road sand carried around thebasin. What we designed was a plan that would address people to do BMPs[best management practice of erosion].”

To enact BMPs, such as putting in gravel under drip lines beneath ahouse, the plan will revise “rules that have been on the books since the1980s,” Cowen says. “The regulatory system in Tahoe is so strong, so robust,but we’re not changing the caps to growth.”

Because many Tahoe properties are older, BMPs are currently happeningonly “when property owners do a project, remodel a house—when they teardown a house or rebuild a new one.” Thus, the plan is “an incentive to domore remodeling and environmental redevelopment,” Cowen says, by offer-ing perks. For instance, if a property owner has a BMP certificate, they canbuild a 500-square-feet deck.

“Currently, there’s a limit to land cover on parcels,” says Cowen. “Thisplan has real economic benefits for property owners.”

Another option to reduce pollution is to remove some of the 8,300 struc-tures built on marshlands. Cowen says that knocking down or moving at leasta couple hundred of these will prevent further pollution, and the structures,like old cabins, can be re-purposed in town for community resources.

But tackling the outdated town centers, especially the shopping centerswhich have “not seen a significant level of investment since the 1950s,”Cowen says, is a much bigger project. To prevent water pollution, vaultsmust be installed under parking lots and filter the water. This kind of projectcan cost up to $1 million, and doesn’t ensure that the filtration meets the highinfiltration standards.

So the TRPA will approach this redevelopment in a different way, Cowensays, by improving town centers. Moving town centers up, not out—such asincreasing building height—will help create denser towns with more sustain-able transportation. Mobility 2035—which signifies the year TRPA plans tomeet the goal—will create more walking and biking paths connected fromtown to town.

The regional and transportation plans will go into effect on Feb. 10.Cowen says progress on residential properties may happen in the near future,but other, larger projects will take longer depending on county involvementand public response.

“The town center projects will take further down the line,” he says.“Those require local area plans, smaller scale local area plans that show envi-ronmental improvement.” Ω

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We see themhuddled on thestreet corners,searching for cans in the garbage, holding signsaside the freeway, resting in the grass of anearby park. In nearly all metropolitan areas,homelessness is a f ixture of life. For most ofus, the homeless man or woman or family wesee on the way to work every morning is noth-ing more than part of our daily routine.

As of 2011, the nation’s homeless populationwas 636,000. In the Reno area, it’s estimated thatthere are 869 homeless. Over the past severalweeks, we visited Reno’s most populated homelessareas. We sat down with the homeless. We askedthem about their everyday lives, their struggles,their pasts, their futures. Soon enough, peoplebegan to emerge out of the statistics.

Everyone knows that being homeless isdiff icult. Here are eight things you may havenot known about your neighbors’ struggles inthe community.

1 . H O M E L E S S P E O P L EA R E P E O P L E , T O O .

“Do not cuss!” Gena scolds her hus-band, Tommy.

Though it’s about 40 degrees out-side, Tommy wears only ashort-sleeved shirt and jeans. Hedoesn’t mind the cold—especiallyafter a couple of drinks.

“I try to teach him not to cuss,”Gena explains. “Cussing is not a goodthing in public. It tells people thatyou’re illiterate and a degenerate.”

Gena Mercer and Thomas Burketthave been together for 22 years; mar-ried 13. They’re happy. And they’rehomeless.

“Everybody looks at us like we’redoing wrong, but I know my husbandand I,” says Mercer. “In the morningwhen I pick my stuff up, I make sureall my stuff is taken care of. All mytrash, everything we’ve got. Somepeople don’t think that way. But I dothink that way. In the morning, if youwalk over here, you’re not gonna findno beer cans, you’re not gonna findany of my groceries. I make sure Iclean up after myself, but there’s a lotof people out here who don’t have thatconsideration.”

Mercer and Burkett have beenliving in the Record Street homelessshelters and on the streets of down-town Reno for the past three years.Sometimes, if they go canning all day,they can cash in enough cans to buy asix-pack of beer. In exchange for thebeer, they’ll be allowed to crash on thefloor of a friend’s apartment or hotelroom. Or, they’ll just drink the beerthemselves.

“I find myself drinking a lot morenow,” Mercer says. “It’s easier to dealwith all this out here when you’redrunk. It’s so much easier to be warmat night when you have a littlewhiskey. Right now I’m freezing. If Ihad enough money, I’d go buy me ahalf pint right now, and I woulddrink it, and I would be able to sleepfor the night.”

Though Mercer and Burkett haveno children together, Mercer has a sonwho lives in California. She says hemakes good money, enough to gether off the street. But she won’tstand for that. She doesn’t want herson to know that most nights, despitethe bitter cold, she sleeps on the con-crete sidewalk outside the shelter,instead of inside it.

“I don’t want him to be mysavior,” she says. “It’s not his place.It’s my place to save him, not the otherway around. I have a grandchild I’veseen once in his three years of lifebecause I don’t want my son comingup here.”

2 . HOMELESS PEOPLEFEAR HARASSMENT BYLAW ENFORCEMENT

Burkett says he was recently releasedafter serving a 37-day stint at theWashoe County Detention Facilitylocated on Parr Boulevard. He wasarrested for violating the city’s opencontainer law, he says.

“They’ve got a cure for home-lessness in Reno—it’s called Parr,”Burkett says.

Echoes of Burkett’s sentiment canbe heard all over Record Street, wheremany of Reno’s homeless facilities arelocated. Many of Reno’s homeless,especially those living on the streets,feel that law enforcement officialstake unfair advantage of the home-less in Reno.

“The city or the county or what-ever, they get money for every person

they put in jail,” says JJ Bailey, a manwho is occasionally homeless but cur-rently living in an apartment. “Theyget paid $75 dollars a night forevery person they put in jail. I thinkit’s sad. Can’t they make moneyanother way?”

Bailey says that regardless ofwhether the crime is a misdemeanor ora felony, the law enforcement officialis provided a $75 dollar compensationfor every arrest made.

“We’re all about the Benjamins tothose cops,” says Burkett.

For fear of being arrested, one ofMercer’s biggest worries is whereshe’ll will use the restroom each night.The gate to the Record Street women’sshelter closes at 9 p.m., she says, andthat’s where she normally uses rest-room facilities.

Until recently, Mercer says she andmany of the other unsheltered home-less living on Record Street wereusing the restroom at the 4th StreetRTC Bus Station, just a block away.But bus station employees put an end


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“HOMELESS” continued on page 14

Jeff Brooks, a WashoeCounty animal controlofficer, investigates adogfight that tookplace outside the fenceat the Record Streetcomplex.

BYBethany Deines

When our intern hit the streets to investigate homelessness, she learned poverty by the numbers

to such use, reserving their facilities forpaying customers only.

“We have nowhere to go to the bath-room,” says Mercer. “In the middle of thenight, where are we supposed to go? So weget caught going behind a Dumpster andour asses are in jail. Do you know howdegrading that is? But it’s the circumstancesof life right now.”

3 . B E I N G M A R R I E D I SE V E N H A R D E R O N T H E S T R E E T S

Another visit to Parr Boulevard isn’t evenMercer and Burkett’s biggest concern.

“Our problem right now is that we’resleeping on the sidewalk,” says Mercer.“We get woke up every morning by thepolice. Between 5:30 and 6 every morning,they wake us up, and we have to get ourbutts up and move.”

Though there’s both a men’s shelter anda women’s shelter within a hundred feet ofwhere Mercer and Burkett have made campon Record Street, the couple chooses tosleep on the sidewalk most nights. They doso simply because they want to be together.The shelters do not permit cohabitation,except the Family Shelter, which is reservedfor families with children.

“They don’t consider us a familybecause we have no young children,” saysMercer. “My husband and I have beentogether for 22 years. But because we donot have children, we can’t be together.”

Community Relations and DevelopmentOfficer Sandy Isham says the CommunityAssistance Center simply can’t let couplessleep together in the shelters.

“You’re going to see men and womenseparated by gender at pretty much everyshelter,” says Isham. “It’s dorm-style sleep-ing quarters so we can’t allow cohabitation.They sleep on bunk beds.”

But homeless couples in Reno feelunfairly discriminated against. Like Mercerand Burkett, many choose to sleep together

out in the cold rather than separated in thewarmth of shelters.

“I know a lot of couples who won’tcome to the shelter because of the fact thatthey have to be separated,” says Mercer.

Bailey says that the shelters not allowingcouples to cohabitate may have subversiveimplications, however.

“That rule is causing people to breaklaws,” says Bailey. “They’d rather not, butthey’re doing it to stay together. It’s practi-cally understandable crime. These peoplewould rather not commit crimes, but they’retaking the best of two evils.”

Mercer says she knows many couplesthat sell their food stamps so they’re able toget a room together for a week. Or, shesays, they’ll return stolen items to storeslike Walmart, where no receipt isrequired for the return of less-expensivemerchandise.

“I don’t want to be a guilty man,”says Burkett. “I’m an honest, decentman. It hurts me to have to hurt thecourts like that.”

But Burkett says it’s hard to stay withinthe confines of the law, given the circum-stances presented by homeless life.

4 . I T ’ S T O U G H T O H A V E A P E T, T O O

The lack of a fence or a defined householdboundaries can present large problems forhomeless owners with pets. Kari Hartman,another Record Street resident, owns a 3-year-old male pit-bull named Dozer. Thedog is Hartman’s constant companion, trav-eling with her every moment of the day andsleeping in her tent at night. Like Mercerand Burkett, Hartman refuses to sleep inshelter, but she does so because animalsaren’t permitted inside.

“He’s not an official service dog, but ifshe had to do without that dog, I don’tknow what she’d do,” says Mercer.“Dozer’s like her son.”

A few weeks ago, Dozer was involvedin a dog fight when another homelesswoman and her dog passed by Hartman’stent on Record Street.

Animal control was called to the scene.Dozer was unharmed, but he bit off half theother dog’s ear. Both dog owners wereinconsolable after the fight.

The other owner managed to stop theheavy bleeding from her dog’s ear withpieces of her own clothing. She sat on thecorner of Record and Fourth streets with afriend, blood staining her shirt, while theanimal control officer interviewed her aboutthe incident.

“He used to look at me with his earspointed up every morning,” she said. “Hecan’t do that no more.”

Hartman, Dozer’s owner, is unable tostop crying, worried about losing Dozer toanimal control.

“They’re gonna take away my baby,they’re gonna take away my baby,” she saidbetween sobs.

Despite the day’s incident, animalcontrol officer Jeff Brooks saysinstances of dog attacks or fightshappen on rare occasion.

“We deal with a lot of homelesspeople with pets,” he said. “In my experi-ence, they tend to take real good care ofthem. It’s companionship and a means ofstaying warm.”

5 . W I N T E R O V E R F L O W ST H E S H E LT E R S

It gets really, really cold in Reno. Andthough some homeless people such asMercer, Burkett and Hartman make thechoice to sleep outside instead of in thewarmth of the shelters, there are a numberof homeless forced into unsheltered circum-stances when the Record Street shelters fillto capacity.

“I know guys who go up there five orsix days in a row to try and get a bed, andthey’ll finally get one,” says Mercer. “Andthese are elderly guys. There’s guys inwheelchairs, there’s guys on canes that goin there, and they have to wait. There’s justnot enough resources.”

With nighttime temperatures droppingbelow freezing, the winter months are espe-cially hard for Reno’s unsheltered homelesspopulation. For this reason, an overflowshelter is opened each year to combat theproblems posed to Reno’s homeless by theharsh winter conditions, says Isham.

The overflow center houses only men,Isham says, as they’ve traditionally been thehomeless subpopulation in need of an over-flow facility. It’s a simple warehouse linedwith cots and blankets, she says, a basicovernight set-up just to get the men off thestreets and out of the cold.

“Last year, we used a voucher system toput them up in hotels, but we found that thewarehouse keeps the overflow simple andmore streamlined,” Isham says. “It’s justeasier to keep track of everyone whenthey’re all in one place.”

Like the Record Street shelters, the over-flow facility has two staff members present24-hours-per-day.

6 . R E C O R D S T R E E T I SR E N O ’ S H O M E L E S SS E R V I C E S

Record Street is the hub of homeless assis-tance centers in Reno. Volunteers ofAmerica, a national non-profit organization,and Project ReStart, a community programto end homelessness in Reno, have joinedtogether to create the CommunityAssistance Center in downtown Reno.

The Community Assistance Center iscomprised of three separate shelters: amen’s shelter, a woman’s shelter, and afamily shelter. There is also the Day Area,an outdoor arena with shade pavilions,benches and trees, where homeless peoplecan go during daytime hours under the pro-tection of security service.

Isham says the goal of the CommunityAssistance Center is to provide comprehen-sive support services to those residing in theshelters, helping the homeless to regainstable lives and living situations.

Through the ReStart program, theCommunity Assistance Center providesmental health support services for homelessindividuals, and provides a homeless pre-vention program to help individuals andfamilies before they have need of a shelteror resign to the streets.

“With all of these services locatedtogether we have a one-stop comprehensivecollection of services to help people exit outof homelessness and continue on to a moreproductive and prosperous life,” says Isham.

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Nevada has the secondhighest rate in thenation of severe housingcost burden.

This dog took thebrunt of the attackoutside of the RecordStreet complex. He lost half an ear.

7. I T ’ S H A R D T O G O H U N G R Y I N R E N O

The Catholic Charities of NorthernNevada’s St. Vincent facilities, located justeast of the Record Street campus, work toprovide food to Reno’s homeless andimpoverished residents. St. Vincent’sDining Room and St. Vincent’s FoodPantry, and St. Vincent’s Thrift Shop, aswell as a number of additional services.

Scott Cooksley, the food pantry man-ager, had an exceptionally busy morning onDec. 8 as St. Vincent’s held a special holi-day giveaway event, handing out holidayhams, complete with fixings, to nearly athousand needy families in the Reno area.

After the lines died down, Cooksley andhis team of volunteers were able to take abreather, relaxing from the hectic, butrewarding, morning event.

Though the holiday ham giveaway mayseem like a laborious, intensive process, butfor Cooksley and the St. Vincent’s staff, it’sjust another morning.

“This is a great event, but this is whatwe do every day,” said Cooksley of the hol-iday ham giveaway. “We’re open six days aweek. This is normal.”

Cooksley was homeless once. And hispast has given him an acute awareness ofthe number of families and individuals whoare homeless or on the verge of homeless-ness in the Reno area.

“The way things are now in this dayand age, a family or a person is one checkaway,” he says. “They get sick for a week,they don’t get paid for a week, they’re onthe street. They’re child gets sick that week,

they can’t work that week, they’re on thestreet. Somebody misses a child supportpayment or an alimony payment, they’reon the street.”

Cooksley said St. Vincent’s really enjoysholding the ham giveaway event because itscomes at a time of year when the commu-nity is more aware of its needy population.But the need is ever-present in Reno,Cooksley says, it’s not strictly a holidaydilemma.

“We like doing this because we werelucky enough to get a couple nice dona-tions” Cooksley said.

Other groups—We Care, Rise andLoving Hearts Club—feed homeless peopleat the Record Street site almost every night.

8 . H O M E L E S S N E S S I S B I G I N N E V A D A

Although the total homeless population hasdecreased by 1 percent between 2009 and2011, the number of unsheltered people hasincreased, according to a report conductedby the National Alliance to EndHomelessness. People living on the streets,in cars, or in abandoned buildings increasedby 2 percent between 2009 and 2011.

And, although the homeless populationdid decrease on a national level, it didincrease in nearly half of all U.S. states, andby 20 percent or more in 11 states.

Although Nevada’s total homeless popu-lation decreased by 27 percent, Nevada’slevel of unsheltered homelessness decreasedby just 10 percent.

The “doubled up” population (people

who live withfriends, family orother nonrelativesfor economic rea-sons) increased by13 percent from 6million in 2009 to6.8 million in 2010.The doubled uppopulationincreased by morethan 50 percentfrom 2005 to 2010.

According tothe report,Nevada has thefourth highestrate of homeless-ness among all 50U.S. states.

Nevada has thesecond highest ratein the nation ofsevere housing costburden. Housing isconsidered afford-able when itaccounts for 30 percent or less of monthlyhousehold income.

This means, in Nevada, of the house-holds living below the poverty line, 81percent are spending half, or much more, oftheir income on rent alone, leaving thehouseholds severely housing cost burdened,meaning they spend 50 percent or more oftheir monthly income for housing. Whenhousing accounts for 50 percent or more ofa household’s resources, any unexpected

financial crisis could jeopardize housing sta-bility and lead to an increased risk ofhomelessness.

Nevada’s unemployment rate ranks thehighest in the country at 14.9 percent.

Between 2009 and 2011 1 in every 11houses were foreclosed upon. Ω


Eric Powers, KariHartman, Dozer andTom Burkett bravethe cold outside theRecord Street homeless complex.

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With New Year’s resolutions in full swing, manypeople are newly resolved to loseweight lose and get in shape.Following the start of a new year,gyms famously see a spike in bothnew memberships, and fuller classsizes of existing members.

But this time around, one local gymwon’t be seeing any increases. Not dueto resolutionists choosing to focus onsomething like, say, going green in2013 instead, but because they will beclosing their doors after almost 15 NewYears past.

Fitness Millennium, which heardthe whirling sound of treadmills for thefinal time on Dec. 27, is choosing tolay its weights to rest after battling amultitude of obstacles throughout itssolid run—all while keeping goodform, of course.

Kit Brady, sole owner since June of2005, took over from his business part-ner Leslee Bender, developer of theworkout gem the Bender Ball. Bradysays that what once was a thrivinglittle aerobic oasis, Fitness Millenniumhas been seeing problems arise sincethe economy crashed.

“As much as my core memberslove this gym, it also takes anotherlayer outside of them,” Brady says ofcustomers other than his regular fitnessfanatics, whose average age hovers inthe 40-plus zone, and many of whichhave been members for up to 10 years.

“Since 2007, when the recessionhit, that outside layer shrunk. I went

from 575 members to about420. And I saw a con-

stant drop inmy mem-bers everymonth

since—espe-cially through

the summer of thisyear and the fall.” With the opening oflarger, corporate money-backed gymscoming into play as well, Brady sayshe got pushed further and further offthe field. “I couldn’t recruit, whatever Itried … Boutique, neighborhood gymslike mine are fading. It’s kind of the

end of an era. In their places aregoing the discount gyms, the 24-houraccess gyms, places like that I’mcompeting against.”

Fitness Millennium saw a member-ship deficit that ultimately created afinancial situation that wasn’t exactlygolden—and led to occasional monthswhen Brady says his rent paymentssaw the backlash.

The perks of being a small businessin a community-oriented neighbor-hood, is that occasionally one can landin the hands of a local property ownerwho understands the plight of the littleguy, and is willing to perhaps, on occa-sion, overlook a couple of latepayments. However, when FitnessMillennium’s shopping center went toauction earlier this year, and was thenput into the hands of an out-of-stateproperty management group, Texas-based C3 Capital, that leniencychanged, according to Brady.

“After the economy went down, Icouldn’t always make payments ontime in full but the previous ownerswere very understanding,” Brady says.

But when the gym’s lease came upfor renewal the end of March, the leasenegotiations began, and taking intoconsideration the ups and downs of itsfinancial rollercoaster—without thebenefit of having a local take on thegym sticking it out for close to 15 yearsthus far—certain stipulations came intoplay which ultimately led to Brady’sdecision to unplug the treadmills forthe gym’s final lap of 2012.

“You do a little bit of a dance whenyou do lease negations,” Brady says.“We did that for a few months. Butthey wanted me to do a few things Iwasn’t comfortable with doing, and Ithink they were a little strong in someof their requests.”

Those included requests such asan additional $4,000 security deposit(on top of the current $2,000) and thesigning of a personal guaranteeversus a corporate guarantee—a sign-ing that would put personal assets,along with the business itself, up forgrabs if it failed. A representative of

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the property management groupdeclined to comment.

So Brady enlisted the help of oneof his five-year members turned friendturned business attorney, BarryBreslow, and after some discussion,and taking the Thanksgiving holidayto mull it over, decided it was best toclose the gym.

“I couldn’t save this gym forhim. The economics weren’t cominginto play,” Breslow explains. “[Thenew property owners] don’t knowhim, they’re just looking at num-bers. They’re not Nevadans—theydon’t live here.”

DON’T MESSAROUND WITH GYMBrady admits the leasing negotiationswere only part of the equation thatadded up to the decision to shut thedoors. It was also the long hours—hewas not only the owner, but one ofjust two employees in charge of clean-ing, repairing and managing thegym—regularly putting in 60 hourwork weeks—and, at 56, theapproaching of his retirement age.Still, the decision didn’t come easy.

“The hardest thing in my mindwas how was I going to tell the Debs,the Lindseys, the Marshas and thePeggys … the Barrys and the Bretts,”Brady recalls breaking the news tohis core members. “I went throughmy head their reaction to what I wasgoing to tell them, that their com-fortable old shoe of a gym wasgoing to close.”

Nothing prepared Brady for thereaction his members did have how-ever. There were tears and personalsentiments Brady says surprised himdespite being known among membersas the Cheers of gyms, thanks to itsclose-knit, community atmosphere.

“People I thought I had very littleor no impact on got teary-eyed—I wasshocked,” Brady says. “I was sowrapped up in hours and finances, dis-tractions of day-to-day operations, that

I didn’t see how much of an impact Ihad on people.”

One such impact for which he wasunprepared was the fundraiser, startedby Breslow, from which his memberspooled together to raise money for ahip replacement surgery for Brady inSeptember. It was an operation he’dneeded for a degenerative hip condi-tion that’d been noticeably worsening.

“We noticed him limping around[the gym], but the cost of the surgerywas too high for him to meet,”Breslow says of himself and hisfellow members. So he printed fliersasking members to attend a fundraiserdinner at Eclipse Pizza, with Bradybeing the unsuspecting guest of honor.“People donated whatever they couldafford. We raised $3,200, and he gotthe surgery. We told him, ‘Kit, wedidn’t do this for you—you raised allthis goodwill yourself. We just helpedyou cash it in.’”

There are other gyms on the circuitthat Fitness Millenium’s members willbe able to switch to. But the coremembers, who have become like afamily to one another over the years,say they’re most upset about losingthat personal connection and the com-fort of seeing the same faces close tofive days a week.

“I started there in September of1999,” Marsha Aymar, an 88-year-oldmember says. “We’re all going toleave and go to different places, butwe made such close friends downthere. Everyone seems to know youwhen you walk in, and I’ll miss that.”

There may not be a trophy at theend of Fitness Millennium’s race, butthey had a solid run filled with goldenmemories to take home. As forBrady’s personal resolution for 2013?

“I’m gonna go join another gym,”he says with a grin, in regards toadding himself to the ranks of spikedgym memberships in the new year.“And let someone else clean andrepair and worry.” Ω


Fitness Millennium owner Christopher "Kit" Brady with gym regulars Marcia Aymar and Deb LindseyBrady.

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Dear Readers: My muchos apologies for this BestOf edition—I’m still in the ranchogetting faded on the Herradura andstuffed with tamales, pozole, birriaand empanadas. But this is an oldie-but-goodie: a 2007 piece rippingapart former CNN personality LouDobbs, who I hear does magicshows at Tea Party events now topay the bills. What’s amazing aboutthis is that Know Nothings still citethe discredited stats mentioned hereas proof of Reconquista.

Dear Mexican: Is Lou Dobbs rightwhen he says that close to 80 hospi-tals in California have been closedbecause of the illegals, or is he lying?

Dobbs is right to a certain point, inspite of his idiocy. The father of twohalf-wabs spouted off his closed-hos-pitals claim at least three times: in aDec. 11, 2006, interview with CharlieRose; an Oct. 18, 2006, CNN broad-cast (in which he incorrectly attributed

the figure to a 2006 issue of The NewEngland Journal of Medicine); and aMay 1, 2006, special on that year’samnesty marches. During that Mayspecial, Dobbs said, “Well, just for therecord, it’s about 60 hospitals and clin-ics in California have had to close[because of uninsured illegal aliens],and in Texas. This is not a new phe-nomenon, and it’s just one of thehidden costs that the national, themainstream news media, hidebound bypolitical correctness, doesn’t want todeal with.”

Know Nothing blogs, radio brosand activists repeat Dobbs’ assertion asgospel. Dobbs first discussedCalifornia’s shuttered hospitals in aJune 8, 2005, interview withMadeleine Cosman, who had just pub-lished “Illegal Aliens and AmericanMedicine,” an essay in the Journal ofAmerican Physicians and Surgeons.Dobbs identified her as a “leadingmedical attorney,” but the SouthernPoverty Law Center later exposed her

as little more than a résumé-paddingracist who once said of Mexicanimmigrants, “Most of these bastardsmolest girls under 12, though somespecialize in boys, and some in nuns.”

Cosman’s paper claimed that 60California hospitals shut downbetween 1993 and 2003 and that “84California hospitals are closing theirdoors,” using a Sept. 24, 2004, LosAngeles Times article as citation forthe latter stat. Problema is, Timesreporter Jia-Rui Chong never wrotesuch a thing and didn’t even mentionimmigrants in her piece. Cosman, bythe way, is the same “expert” whoclaimed illegal immigrants introduced7,000 leprosy cases to the UnitedStates over the past three years, a fal-lacy repeated as fact on Dobbs’ showthat he later retracted. And earlier thisyear, the pendejo stated on Lou DobbsTonight, “We would never have used[Cosman] as a source if we had knownof her controversial background” whenhe aired her leprous lie.

The loco-est part of this mess isthat both Cosman and her parakeetDobbs have their figures relativelyright: According to the CaliforniaHospital Association (CHA), 82 hospi-tals in the Golden State folded from1996 to 2006. But in an interview withThe New England Journal ofMedicine, CHA vice president ofexternal affairs Jan Emerson noted, “Itwould not be fair to place the blamesolely on undocumented immigrants,but certainly, they are a contributingfactor.” The article by contributingeditor Susan Okie, M.D., also revealedthat illegals make up only about 20percent of the country’s residents wholack medical insurance and about 10percent of the “uncompensated care inCalifornia hospitals”—10 percent toomuch, sí, but hardly the invasion thenow-dead Cosman and still-whiningDobbs want Americans to believe.Strangely, Dobbs has yet to mentionOkie’s article. Ω

Lou down dirty shameIn one of his greatest hits, The Mexican takes on TV commentator Lou Dobbs

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well as bringing in acclaimed chefs fromdifferent regions of Italy to teach, demon-strate, prepare and serve traditional meals.For the next culinary event, on Feb. 3-5,Paolo Sari, executive chef at Monte-CarloBeach Hotel, will present meals in honor ofthe “culinary traditions” of three baseballplayers: Joe DiMaggio, Tony Lazzeri andFrank Cosetti.

Arte Italia is based in a 1914 homedesigned by Frederic DeLongchamps. Thebuilding more recently housed a series ofrestaurants, notably Hardy House, Pyreneesand the Aero Club. The E. L. WiegendFoundation took over the building in 2004,and, after extensive renovations, Arte Italiahas operated out of the building since 2008.The ground floor contains the state-of-the-art kitchen and dining room. Upstairs aretwo art galleries which, befitting the Italiantheme, are called the Michelangelo andLeonardo Da Vinci galleries.

The walls of those galleries are currentlylined with hundreds of archival photos, vin-tage baseball cards, autographed balls,detailed, informative text panels and uni-

forms, caps and mitts used by famous play-ers. There’s a computer database withstatistics and information about more than450 Italian-American baseball players.There’s a framed copy of the June 22, 1970,issue of Sports Illustrated with Red Soxoutfielder Tony Conigliaro on the coversporting a nasty black eye.

On one wall there’s a timeline of theyears 1845 to 2012 and covering importantpoints in the histories of baseball and Italianimmigration into the United States, and,most especially, the times in which thosetwo histories intersect. For example, thisentry for 1955: “Joe DiMaggio becomes the

first Italian American to beinducted into the NationalBaseball Hall of Fame.”

DiMaggio, along withhis brothers, Dom andVince, are among the starsof the exhibition. The infi-nitely quotable Yogi Berrais another star. But thereare also places highlightingplayers and managers likePhil Rizzuto, Tony Lazeri,Tommy Lasorda, Joe Torreand Tony La Russa, andformer baseball commis-sioner Bart Giamatti.

“For them, it was a wayto integrate into the

American way of life,” says Annie Turner,the Arte Italia program director.

The exhibition was originally curated bythe Museo Italo Americano, the ItalianAmerican Museum of San Francisco, so theshow has a heavy emphasis on Bay Areateams, but this provides a great ending forthe exhibition, which is arranged chrono-logically: an autographed cap and jerseyworn by San Francisco Giants left-handerBarry Zito, who pitched Game 1 of the 2012World Series, a crucial part of the Giants’sweeping victory. Ω

Arte Italia program director AnnieTurner discusses the ItalianAmericans at Bat exhibition.

Home platesItalian Americans at Bat

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For baseball fans, winter is indeed the darkest, coldestseason. During the long stretch between theWorld Series and spring training, baseballfans have an itch that can’t always bescratched by other sports. But the winteroffers time to brush up on the history of thesport—reading books, marathon viewingsof Ken Burns’ Baseball documentaryseries, and even trips to a local art galleryto scope out some memorabilia.

In that sense, Italian Americans at Bat:From Sand Lots to the Major League, aninformation-rich exhibition of baseballmemorabilia celebrating the contributionsof Italians-Americans to the national pas-time, is perfectly timed. It’s on exhibit Jan.17 through May 19 at Arte Italia, 442 FlintSt., at the corner of Flint Street andCalifornia Avenue.

Funded and operated by the E.L.Wiegand Foundation, Arte Italia is a cul-tural center celebrating Italy, particularly itsvisual art and food, as well as the tiesamong Italy, the American West andNorthern Nevada. The organizations pres-ents multiple art exhibitions annually, as

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If you have had the pleasure of sitting at a tablein one of Chef Paul Abowd’s manyrestaurants over the years, you havehad the experience of food royalty. At85, Abowd, currently the chef at StoneHouse Café, is likely the oldest cook-ing chef in the state of Nevada.

“I’ve never tried to sell myself,”he said. “I felt I had a responsibilitynot to disappoint my customers withwhat I put on a plate.”

His mantra has always been “findways to always make it better.”During our interview, he told me hehad to correct the way a balsamicdressing was being made that morningbecause “it wasn’t right.”

“I enjoy people,” he said. “Myideas for food and my desire tochange my menus are because this isnot a boring job. I like the challenges,and I’ve been that way since I was akid. To me, work is not a penalty, it’sa blessing. Retirement is an end, andI’m not there yet, and I know Adelewould not want me to, either. But notthe hectic pace. I’m taking more timefor myself.”

Adele was Abowd’s wife for 54years; she passed away in 2004, buteveryone who knew her remembersher as a classy, proper lady—“therock” in all of Abowd’s ventures. Andwhen you visit the Stone House Café,you’ll see the living tribute to an orig-inal, Adele Abowd.

Right after he was discharged fromthe Marine Corps at age 20, Abowdopened his first restaurant in ElCerrito, Calif., called EAT, a namethat said it all. Some of the biggest

names in show biz—Sinatra, Crosby,Benny—all frequented the place. Hecreated Peg’s Glorified Eggs and Hamin the Bay Area and brought it to Renoand sold the name and concept a fewyears ago. He moved to Carson City in1977, and opened Adele’s. Charlie,Paul’s son, still operates Adele’s inCarson City, and like-father-like-son,Charlie has displayed his talents at theiconic James Beard House in New

York City.Abowd’s French toast is

made the old fashioned way. Itgoes on the grill first, then intothe “French” fryer, and thenback onto the grill, and fin-ished off with a banana rumsauce and pecans—a wowfactor. The breakfast pricesrun from $5.95 to $15. There’sa full lunch menu with tradi-tional burgers, combo plates,pasta, wraps, soups, salads andMexican fare. And then thereare the sandwiches, like theeggplant and portabella mush-room with sautéed roasted redpeppers, onions and Gruyere.Luncheon prices run from$5.95 to $18.

The dinner menu is anoverwhelming frustration inpleasure. The choices cover

the gambit of cuisine so I’ll mentionmy preferences. True Sand Dabs arehard to find, and Abowd’s are pan-sautéed in lemon with butter andalmonds. He offers a baked avocadoand crab topped with Hollandaise andserved in a puffed pastry shell. Forbeef, there’s a mustard steak andsautéed calf sweet breads. There arechicken livers sautéed with shallots,garlic, and a blend of wild forestmushrooms. Dinners run from $8 to$40 for steak and lobster, and all areserved with vegetable and a starch.There’s a full bar and a modest, butwell suited, wine list. It seats 42 inside,with linens at dinner, and patio diningis set for 84 in the summer.

The father of chefdom, AugusteEscoffier, noted, “In all professionswithout a doubt, but certainly in cook-ing, one is a student all his life,” that isPaul. And like Escoffier, Paul has cre-ated his own legacy: master of themenu … food royalty … king ofNevada kitchens. Ω

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Is Quentin Tarantino repeating himself a bit in his latestfilm, Django Unchained? I certainly think so.

Tarantino got off on revisionist historywith Inglourious Basterds, changing theevents of World War II for entertainment’ssake. He got away with it because the moviewas stylistically awesome, and Eli Rothwowed with his baseball bat.

This time, Tarantino has taken his crazypen to the subject of African-American slav-ery, and the result is an uncomfortable, yetsomewhat entertaining, mixed bag.

The movie has all of the Tarantino-isms:super violence, awesome music choices,cutesy monologues—but it gave me that “beenthere, done that” feeling at times. For the firsttime ever during a Tarantino movie, I foundmyself a little bored during some stretches.

Christoph Waltz, who played the evil NaziHans Landa in Basterds, returns to TarantinoLand as Dr. King Schultz, a German bounty

hunter wandering around the southern U.S.two years before the Civil War. Schultz hasthe same ingenuity and flair for words that theLanda had, but he’s a much nicer humanbeing. That is, unless you are one of his tar-gets. Then, he will shoot you down in a sprayof brains and intestines.

His character despises slavery, but pur-chases a slave named Django (Jamie Foxx)because he has heard the man has seen somewanted men he needs to shoot. As it turns out,Django is a crack shot, the two become part-ners, and lots of evil crackers are going to dieviolent deaths.

Django’s wife, Broomhilda (KerryWashington) has been sold to an evil slaveowner named Calvin Candie (a slitheryLeonardo DiCaprio), and Schultz agrees toaccompany Django on a mission to rescue her.When DiCaprio enters the fray, the movie hitsits highest heights. Tarantino allows the usu-ally virtuous actor a chance to be trulydisgusting, and DiCaprio jumps happily at theopportunity.

The movie is long (two hours and 45 min-utes), as are some other Tarantino films, butthis is the first Tarantino film that “felt” longto me. Maybe that has something to do withthe fact that this is the first Tarantino film notto be edited by the late Sally Menke. Menkewas a big part of the Tarantino universe, andher cuts were magical. Perhaps Menkewould’ve made this gun-and-pony show fly byeffortlessly, as did all of her other Tarantinoprojects.

DjangoUnchained is a spo-radically entertainingfilm that feels a littleoff. It also feels likeTarantino’s mostsadistic film to date,and I say this whileremembering the“Bring out theGimp!” scene fromPulp Fiction. Again,maybe Menke had away of presentingTarantino’s crazedvisions that his cur-rent editor can’tsummon up. The sortof stuff that is justplain nauseating herewas actually kind offunny in pastTarantino efforts.

Waltz is terrific, and it’s refreshing to seehim playing a crazy guy with a big heart. He’susually such a prick in movies, so it’s nice tosee him in a heroic role. DiCaprio gives hispart of the film a funny and sinister edge,although his monologue about the inner work-ings of a slave’s skull is a bit much. Foxxmakes for a decent enough hero.

Django Unchained is mediocre Tarantinoat best, and I can only give the slightest of rec-ommendations. See it for Waltz and DiCaprio.I’m hoping it signifies the end of Tarantino’srevisionist history and exploitation/grindhousephase. Maybe he should tackle science fictionor romantic comedy the next time out.

Unfortunately, I just read a story where heteased an idea for a sequel to Basterds, sototally new and innovative ideas fromTarantino might be far away. Ω

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2The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyOh damn, this one hurts to write. Damn! Iwaited and waited for Peter Jackson to

return to Middle-earth. I so wanted to see thisfilm that its previous lack of existence in my lifehas probably contributed to a myriad of socialproblems I just can’t explain right now. Andafter all that waiting, we get this, a nearlythree-hour mess that lacks focus and anythingresembling pizzazz. Jackson, as we all know bynow, has stretched a relatively small book intowhat will be somewhere in the neighborhood ofnine hours after three films and, so far, it’s abig mistake. Martin Freeman is fine as BilboBaggins, the little hobbit who decides to go onan adventure. In the book, that adventure is aquick, crisp, wonderful thing. In this movie, it’s abunch of indistinguishable dwarves acting allgoofy and stuffing their faces for half the run-ning time, and then a bunch of battles that haveno sense of meaning. Smaug the dragon doesn’treally factor yet—Jackson is leaving that forPart Two—and Bilbo gets lost in the shuffle. Themovie achieves its only true great heights whenGollum (Andy Serkis) finally shows up for agame of riddles. Until then, the movie doesn’tcatch fire, it meanders. And, brother, I’m heart-broken over it. I watched this in standard 3-D.I’ll try to see it in the much debated 48fps—twice the normal film speed and definition—andgive an update on how this looks at a later date.

3Jack ReacherTom Cruise brings the popular actionnovel title character to the big screen,

and while he isn’t as physically big andimposing as the Reacher portrayed in thenovels, boy howdy, is he ever mean. Whencivilians are disturbingly shot by a sniper, itseems to be an open-and-shut case. That is,until the suspect summons investigator JackReacher, who has an unorthodox approach tohomicide investigation that occasionallyinvolves the snapping of somebody’s leg. Thisis Cruise in nasty mode, but he mixes in somegood humor that makes Reacher a wellrounded character for him. Rosamund Pikedelivers a memorable performance as theattorney representing the accused sniper, asdoes Richard Jenkins as her father. On top ofthe good performances, this is a decent mys-tery that will keep you guessing. This is a vio-lent one, so know what you are getting intowhen you go to see it.

5Les MiserablesThis is a grand, beautifully shot adapta-tion of the legendary musical, directed

by Tom Hooper and starring Hugh Jackman inthe heavy-lifting role of persecuted breadthief Jean Valjean. Set in 19th century France,the musical calls for nearly every word to besung, and it’s a major undertaking. Hooperhad his cast sing live on the set rather thanprerecording in a sound booth, and thisresults in a moving musical experience.Jackman has a spectacular voice, and you getat true sense that he and his costars areacting these songs, rather than lip-synching.Anne Hathaway will probably win an Oscarfor her work as Fantine, singing her big num-ber in one take and summoning honest,heart-wrenching tears. Russell Crowe, asValjean’s lawman nemesis Javert, doesn’thave half of Jackman’s voice, but there’ssomething about his interpretation that’sappropriate and amplifies the character’sloneliness. Every number is treated with amajestic grace that makes this one of thegreatest movie musicals I’ve ever seen.

5Life of PiThis is an amazing achievement in film-making. It’s one of the year’s best

movies, and easily one of the best uses of the3-D medium. Director Ang Lee is a creativeforce that cannot be deterred or stopped. Lifeof Pi is his most splendorous and enchantingfilm to date, and this is the guy who gave usCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Suraj Sharmaplays Pi, a young man who winds up on alifeboat with a tiger after a storm sinks a shipcarrying his family and its zoo animals. Pi

must learn to appease the tiger, the tiger mustaccept or eat him, and that’s the plot of themovie. The story is told in flashback with anolder Pi (Irrfan Khan) being interviewed by awriter (Rafe Spall). This is a great screenadventure full of countless magical momentsand a sure contender for Best Picture.

2LincolnI love Steven Spielberg, I love DanielDay-Lewis, but I do not love this movie.

In fact, I don’t even like it. While Day-Lewis isastoundingly good in the title role, the moviearound him is a drab, lifeless retelling of thefinal days of Abraham Lincoln’s life. Spielbergmakes this a darkened room political potboil-er, chronicling how Lincoln and his staff man-aged to get slavery abolished in the waningdays of the Civil War. Sally Field is cast asLincoln’s troubled wife. While Mary Todd’splight deserves a movie of its own, it’s notgiven much consideration here, nor is the lifeof Lincoln’s eldest son (an utterly wastedJoseph Gordon-Levitt). The movie’s final acttreats the death of Lincoln like a strangeafterthought. They would’ve been better offending the film before his assassination. Iexpect Day-Lewis to be in the Oscar hunt. Hecould actually win for this movie, a film thatdoesn’t live up to his magnificence.

4Silver Linings PlaybookBradley Cooper is on fire as Pat, a trou-bled man recently out of a mental insti-

tution and obsessed with his ex-wife. He’s soobsessed hat he can’t see the value in Tiffany(Jennifer Lawrence), a recently widowedneighbor trying to befriend him. Directed byDavid O. Russell, the movie is a funny, slicktreatment of people with real problems thatworks because Russell and his performersfind the right balance. Robert De Niro doeshis best work in years as Pat’s obsessivefather, and Chris Tucker gets big laughs asPat’s former mental institution buddy.Cooper and Lawrence make for one of theyear’s most interesting screen couples. Theyare certainly unique. Russell is establishinghimself as one of the industry’s most reliableand innovative directors.

4SkyfallThis officially stands as my all-timefavorite Bond film. That’s coming from

somebody who really hasn’t cared much forthe Bond films. Daniel Craig had been myfavorite Bond since Sean Connery and, withthis fine entry, has actually become myfavorite Bond. Sam Mendes directs thisinstallment with a depth and level of excite-ment I haven’t detected before in theseries—although Casino Royale came close—and Javier Bardem, as a former British agentgone bonkers, is a Bond villain for the ages.Great action scenes, fun homages to theseries and a nice supporting turn from JudiDench as M make this a Bond to be reckonedwith, and truly enjoyed. Also stars RalphFiennes and a decent song from Adele. I don’tknow how many Bond films Craig has left inhim, but I hope it’s a lot.

4This Is 40Writer-director Judd Apatow spins offhis own Knocked Up with the further

family adventures of Pete (Paul Rudd) andDebbie (Leslie Mann, Apatow’s real-life wife).The two characters prove worthy of theirown movie thanks to the appeal of Rudd andMann, who make for a great screen couple.Debbie is not interested in being 40 on her40th birthday, and Pete wants to eat cup-cakes without persecution while trying to gethis independent music label up and running.Apatow pits the two against each other, andgreat comedic arguing ensues. Rudd is alwaysa pleasure to have around, while Mann con-tinues to prove herself as one of Hollywood’sfunniest actresses. The supporting castincludes Melissa McCarthy (who steals themovie in her few scenes, including a hilariousclosing credit outtake), Jason Segel, AlbertBrooks and John Lithgow. They are all in topform, as is Apatow.

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When the long fingers of Alex Miller’s hand curlaround the neck of his electricguitar, accompanied by the scurryingof the pick in the other hand, thenotes that peal out are as meticu-lously made as when a spiderweaves its web for one purpose—only in the case of Clock’s MagicBandits lead guitarist, it’s not blood,but the sustainability of sound he’shunting.

The sound is complicated todescribe. It has the ability to bothtransport the unsuspecting listenerinto a ’60s style, smoke-filled bluesbar, and the DJ booth of a modern,light-flashing dance club. The soundcreates the paradox of a classic PinkPanther in an electronic video game.

As for how one would go aboutcategorizing the local trio, Millerand his fellow bandmates, bassistMac Esposito and drummer AaronEdgcomb, aren’t too sure them-selves. The band’s original tunesare created to work like jazz, inthe sense of crafting a set melodyfor the beginning and end of thesong, while relying on improvisa-tion for the middle.

“If you were to just play [one ofour songs] through, it might takelike 40 seconds, and we turn thatinto a six-minute performance,”Miller explains of how his band’ssongs appear on paper, before thelikes of rolling drum solos.

“If jazz is a process of improvis-ing around a form and playing solosand melodies, then, yeah, that’s howour music works,” he concedes ofthe genre label.

But Clock’s Magic Bandits ismuch too complicated to sum up sosimply. They’re heavily influenced byelectronic music, according to Miller,and regularly work in covers of suchartists as ’90s one-man-band AphexTwin—who rose to fame with hisinventive computer controlled sounds.

The process of recreating elec-tronically generated instrumentals initself is no easy feat, but complica-tion, if nothing else, can be used todefine this ambitious trio.

“I’m sitting there transcribing[Aphex Twin’s] computer music andwriting it out for basic guitar anddrums,” Miller says. “It’s the same aslearning a solo from a real instru-ment’s recording, except you have touse your imagination because it’s acomputer, it doesn’t sound like ahuman being playing a sax, it soundslike dots on a screen.”

As a result, the members havelearned to improvise in a second senseas well. Creating a variety of soundstypically necessary of multiple musi-cians, but crammed into only three.

“I use a lot of effects on theguitar,” says Miller. “I’ve devel-oped a technique so I can get akeyboard sound—and Aaron andMac play drums and electric bassimitating dub samples.”

Partial responsibility for the musi-cians’ intricate skill sets can beattributed to education. Miller gradu-ated in 2011 from the University ofNevada, Reno with a degree inmusic, while both Edgcomb andEsposito are currently working fortheirs.

Being the first member to obtainhis degree, Miller initially took off totry his skills in Portland, Ore., and atouring acoustic gypsy rock band.

Upon returning to Reno, hetapped Edgcomb and Esposito toround-out Clock’s Magic Bandits—an opportunity for Miller to try outhis hand as a bandleader.

His experiences have trapped inhis mind’s web one main impression.

“I’ve seen music happen in thegrimy basements of a house show,and I’ve played in upper class hallswhere you have to be wearing asuit,” says Miller. “It’s given me anopportunity to clarify what I am andam not interested in doing. I knowI’m not interested in being successfulin a way that puts success above sub-stance. Playing should be what it’sall about.” Ω

Time outClock’s Magic Bandits

byLaura Davis

Complicated guys:Aaron Edgcomb, Alex

Miller are MacEsposito Clock’s Magic

Bandits.

For more information,visit www.facebook.com/

ClocksMagicBandits.

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THE ALLEY906 Victorian Ave., Sparks; (775) 358-8891

BAR-M-BAR816 Highway 40 West, Verdi; (775) 351-3206

THE BLACK TANGERINE9825 S. Virginia St., (775) 853-5003

CEOL IRISH PUB538 S. Virginia St., (775) 329-5558

CHAPEL TAVERN1099 S. Virginia St., (775) 324-2244

COMMROW255 N. Virginia St., (775) 398-54001) Cargo 2) Centric 3) Main Floor

DAVIDSON’S DISTILLERY275 E. Fourth St., (775) 324-1917

FUEGO170 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-1800

GRATE THYME KITCHEN150 E. Main St., Fernley; (775) 575-5220

THE GRID BAR & GRILL8545 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach; (530) 546-0300

HARRY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL1100 E. Plumb Ln., (775) 828-7665

JAVA JUNGLE246 W. First St., (775) 329-4484

JAZZ, A LOUISIANA KITCHEN1180 Scheels Dr., Sparks; (775) 657-8659

JUB JUB’S THIRST PARLOR71 S. Wells Ave., (775) 384-1652

KNITTING FACTORY CONCERT HOUSE211 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-56481) Main Stage 2) Top Shelf Lounge

PIZZA BARON1155 W. Fourth St., (775) 329-4481

THE POINT3001 W. Fourth St., (775) 322-3001

POLO LOUNGE1559 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-8864

PONDEROSA SALOON106 S. C St., Virginia City; (775) 847-7210

RED ROCK BAR241 S. Sierra St., (775) 324-2468

RISE NIGHTCLUB210 N. Sierra St., (775) 786-0833

RUBEN’S CANTINA1483 E. Fourth St., (775) 622-9424

RYAN’S SALOON924 S. Wells Ave., (775) 323-4142

SHEA’S TAVERN715 S. Virginia St., (775) 786-4774

SIDELINES BAR & NIGHTCLUB1237 Baring Blvd., Sparks; (775) 355-1030

SIERRA GOLD680 S. Meadows Pkwy., (775) 850-1112

ST. JAMES INFIRMARY445 California Ave., (775) 657-8484

STREGA BAR310 S. Arlington Ave., (775) 348-9911

STUDIO ON 4TH432 E. Fourth St., (775) 410-5993

VASSAR LOUNGE1545 Vassar St., (775) 348-7197

WALDEN’S COFFEEHOUSE3940 Mayberry Dr., (775) 787-3307

WILD RIVER GRILLE17 S. Virginia St., (775) 284-7455

Sunday Jazz, 2pm, no cover

Mason Frey, 7pm, no cover Reno Music Project Acoustic Open Mic, 6:30pm, no cover

Rick Hammond Band, 8pm, no cover Rock’N J Entertainment, 8pm, no cover First Take featuring Rick Metz, 6pm, W, no cover

Allfree & Davis, 8pm, no cover INTERZONE w/DJs Endif, TV1,Hyperkarma, 9pm, $3

DJ Boggan, DJ Stensen, DJ (530), DJ BPhree, 9pm, $5-$7

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

Karaoke with Steve Starr, 9pm, no cover

Sunday Night Strega Mic, 9pm, no cover Ladies Night w/DJ, 9pm, W, no cover

Elephant Rifle, Handsome Vultures,Cathedral Ghost, 9pm, no cover

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

Jamie Rollins, 9pm, no cover

Live music, 9:30pm, no cover Live music, 9:30pm, no cover Black and Blues Jam, 8:30pm, Tu, no cover

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

Hip Hop and R&B Night, 10pm, $5, nocover charge for women before midnight

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

Student Night, 10pm, $10, $5 w/collegestudent ID after 11pm Rise Culture Night, 10pm, $10

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

Karaoke w/Rockin’ Steel, 7:30pm, no cover Live music, 8pm, no cover

Gemini, 9pm, no cover Gemini, 9pm, no cover Corky Bennett, 7pm, W, no cover

Karaoke hosted by Gina Jones, 7pm, no cover



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

Acoustic Open Mic hosted by RogerScime, 8pm, no cover Steve Starr Karaoke, 9pm, W, no cover

2) Boggan, 11:30pm, no cover1) Camp Green Sol presents (530) vs Kronyak, 8pm, $6 2) Mike Madnuss, 11:30pm, no cover

1) Crush: New World Album ReleaseShow, 7:30pm, $6 2) Erik Lobe, 11:30pm, no cover

Open mic, 9pm, M, no cover

Live jazz w/First Take featuring RickMetz, 6pm, no cover Bill Davis, 6pm, no cover Keith Alan Hartranft, 1pm, no cover

Sunday Music Showcase, 7pm, no cover Open mic, 7pm, M, no cover

Open mic, 7pm, no cover

Karaoke w/Andrew, 9pm, no cover Bass Heavy, 9pm, W, $TBA

Thursday Night Jazz Jam w/First Takefeaturing Rick Metz, 6pm, no cover

Live flamenco guitar music, 5:30pm, no cover

The Rattlers, 9:30pm, no cover Nuke Vegas, 9:30pm, no cover Karaoke, 9pm Tu, no cover Open mic, 9pm, W, no cover

2) DJ Double B, 10pm, no cover 2) DJ Double B, 10pm, no cover

Sonic Mass w/DJ Tigerbunny, 7pm, no cover

Good Friday with rotating DJs, 10pm, no cover

Pub Quiz Trivia Night, 8pm, no cover Sean McGuinness, 9pm, no cover The Cat-Like Reflexes, 9pm, no cover Celtic Sessiuns, 7pm, Tu, no cover

Bike Night Blues Jam w/live music, 7pm, no cover

Freestyle firespinning, 9pm, no cover

Sunday Night Acoustics/Open Mic, 8pm, no cover

Monday Night Open Mic, 8pm, M, no cover

Strangeworld, Head Trip, Na NaNonchalant, 8:30pm, no cover

Arden Park Roots, Stranger, 8:30pm, $10

Blues jam w/Blue Haven, 9:30pm, no cover Rumble, 9pm, no cover Moon Gravy, 8pm, no cover DG Kicks, 9pm, Tu, no cover

EDM Thursday, 10pm, no cover EDM Night, 10pm, no cover ’90s Night, 10pm, no cover 1up Wednesday, 10pm, W, no cover

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The SpazmaticsJan. 4, 9 p.m.Grand Sierra Resort2500 E. Second St.789-2000

New MonsoonJan. 5, 10 p.m.Crystal Bay Club14 Highway 28Crystal Bay833-6333

David John and theComstock Cowboys

Jan. 5, 8 p.m.John Ascuaga’s Nugget1100 Nugget Ave.Sparks356-3300

3rd Street, 125 W. Third St., 323-5005:Comedy Night & Improv w/Wayne Walsh, W, 9pm, no cover

Catch a Rising Star, Silver Legacy, 407 N.Virginia St., 329-4777: Adam Hunter, Th,Su, 7:30pm, $15.95; F, 7:30pm, 9:30pm,$15.95; Sa, 7:30pm, 9:30pm, $17.95; TBA, Tu, W, 7:30pm, $15.95

The Improv at Harveys Cabaret, HarveysLake Tahoe, Stateline, (800) 553-1022:Brian Dunkleman, Carlie & Doni, Th-F, Su,9pm, $25; Sa, 8pm, 10pm, $30; CharlesFleischer, W, 9pm, $25

Comedy

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ATLANTIS CASINO RESORT SPA3800 S. Virginia St., (775) 825-47001) Grand Ballroom Stage 2) Cabaret

CARSON VALLEY INN1627 Hwy. 395, Minden; (775) 782-97111) Valley Ballroom 2) Cabaret Lounge

CIRCUS CIRCUS500 N. Sierra St., (775) 329-0711

CRYSTAL BAY CLUB14 Hwy. 28, Crystal Bay; (775) 833-63331) Crown Room 2) Red Room

ELDORADO HOTEL CASINO345 N. Virginia St., (775) 786-57001) Showroom 2) Brew Brothers3) BuBinga Lounge 4) Roxy’s Bar & Lounge

GRAND SIERRA RESORT2500 E. Second St., (775) 789-20001) Grand Theater 2) WET Ultra Lounge3) Xtreme Sports Bar 4) Mustangs 5) 2500 East6) The Beach 7) Summit Pavilion

HARRAH’S LAKE TAHOE15 Hwy. 50, Stateline; (775) 588-66111) South Shore Room2) Casino Center Stage 3) VEX

HARRAH’S RENO219 N. Center St., (775) 788-29001) Sammy’s Showroom 2) The Zone 3) Sapphire Lounge 4) Plaza 5) Convention Center

JOHN ASCUAGA’S NUGGET1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks; (775) 356-33001) Showroom 2) Cabaret 3) Orozko4) Rose Ballroom 5) Trader Dick’s

MONTBLEU RESORT55 Hwy. 50, Stateline; (800) 648-33531) Theatre 2) Opal 3) Blu4) Onsen Beach & Nightclub 5) Convention Center 6) Outdoor Event Center

PEPPERMILL RESORT SPA CASINO2707 S. Virginia St., (775) 826-21211) Tuscany Ballroom 2) Terrace Lounge3) Edge 4) Capri Ballroom

SILVER LEGACY407 N. Virginia St., (775) 325-74011) Grand Exposition Hall 2) Rum Bullions3) Aura Ultra Lounge 4) Silver Baron Ballroom5) Drinx Lounge

3) Ladies Night & Karaoke, 7pm, no cover 4) Dueling Pianos, 9pm, no cover

3) Dance party w/DJ Teddy P, 9pm, no cover 4) Dueling Pianos, 9pm, no cover

2) Recovery Sundays, 10pm, no cover3) Midnight Mass, 9pm, no cover

2) Gong Show Karaoke, 8pm, Tu, no cover 3) Sin Biggest Little LocalsNight, 4pm, M, no cover, Step This Way(dubstep, house), 8pm, W, no cover

2) Milton Merlos, 7pm, no cover 3) Bad Girl Thursdays, 10pm, no covercharge for women

2) Mike Furlong, 9pm, no cover ;3) Salsa dancing, 7pm, $10 after 8pm,DJ Chris English, 10pm, $20

2) Mike Furlong, 9pm, no cover3) Rogue Saturdays, 10pm, $20 2) Kyle Williams, 7pm, no cover 2) Kyle Williams, 7pm, M, Tu, W, no cover

2) DJ David Aaron, 10pm, $TBA 2) DJ David Aaron, 10pm, $TBA 2) DJ David Aaron, 10pm, $TBA 2) DJ David Aaron, 10pm, $TBA 2) Local guest DJs, 10pm, W, no cover

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

1) David John and The ComstockCowboys, 8pm, $15

1) Lin Phillips Annual Jam Sessionw/Collin Raye, Lacy J. Dalton, 4pm, $25

1) The Magic of Eli Kerr, 8pm, $25, $352) Chaparral, 9pm, no cover3) Club Sapphire w/DJ I, 9pm, no cover

1) The Magic of Eli Kerr, 8pm, $25, $352) Chaparral, 9pm, no cover 3) Club Sapphire w/DJ I, 9pm, no cover

3) DJ/dancing, 10:30pm, $20 1) Tainted Love, 7:30pm, $223) DJ/dancing, 10:30pm, $20

4) Chris Gardner Band, 9pm, no cover 2) The Spazmatics, 9pm, no cover4) Chris Gardner Band, 9pm, no cover 4) Chris Gardner Band, 9pm, no cover

1) Aladdin, 7pm, $19.95-$24.95 2) The Crashers, 10pm, no cover 4) Live piano, jazz, 4:30pm, no cover

1) Aladdin, 5:30pm, 8pm, $19.95-$24.952) The Crashers, 10:30pm, no cover3) Skyy High Fridays, 9pm, $10

1) Aladdin, 3pm, 7pm, $19.95-$24.952) The Crashers, 10:30pm, no cover3) Addiction Saturdays, 9pm, $10

1) Aladdin, 3pm, 7pm, $19.95-$24.952) The Crashers, 10pm, no cover4) Live piano, jazz, 4:30pm, no cover

2) Live Band Karaoke, 10pm, M, DJ ChrisEnglish, 10pm, Tu, Left of Centre, 10pm, W,no cover 4) Live piano, 4:30pm, W, no cover

1) Zongo Junction, 10pm, no cover2) Boggan, Hephany, 11:30pm, no cover 1) New Monsoon, 10pm, no cover 1) Mustache Harbor, 8pm, Tu, no cover

Kick, 10pm, no cover Kick, 10pm, no cover

2) The Motifs, 7pm, no cover 2) The Motifs, 8pm, no cover 2) The Motifs, 8pm, no cover

2) Soul Experience, 10pm, no cover 2) Soul Experience, 10pm, no cover 2) Soul Experience, 8pm, no cover 2) Midnight Riders, 8pm, M, Tu, W, no cover

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Tainted LoveJan. 5, 7:30 p.m.Harrah’s Lake Tahoe15 Highway 50Stateline588-6611

Bottoms Up Saloon, 1923 Prater Way,Sparks, 359-3677: Th-Sa, 9pm, no cover

Elbow Room Bar, 2002 Victorian Ave., Sparks,359-3526: F, Tu, 7pm; Su, 2pm, no cover

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

Flowing Tide Pub, 465 S. Meadows Pkwy.,Ste. 5, 284-7707; 4690 Longley Lane, Ste.30, (775) 284-7610: Karaoke, Sa, 9pm, no cover

Red’s Golden Eagle Grill, 5800 Home RunDrive, Spanish Springs, (775) 626-6551:Karaoke w/Manny, F, 8pm, no cover

Sneakers Bar & Grill, 3923 S. McCarranBlvd., 829-8770: Karaoke w/Mark, Sa,8:30pm, no cover

Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille, 1475 E. PraterWay, Sparks, 356-6000: Music & Karaoke,F, 9pm; Lovely Karaoke, Sa, 9pm, no cover

Washoe Club, 112 S. C St., Virginia City, 847-4467: Gothic Productions Karaoke, Sa, Tu,8pm, no cover

Karaoke

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EventsBURTON MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL: Enjoy a day of

on-snow entertainment, including Burton2013 product demos, live music, sponsorgiveaways and mini park for the smallestsnowboarders. The festival features theTest Ride, Riglet (children’s snowboardingarea), after-party at TC’s Pub and more.F, 1/4, 8am-5pm; Sa, 1/5, 8am-5pm; Su, 1/6,8am-5pm. Free. Northstar CaliforniaResort, 3001 Northstar Drive, Truckee,Calif., (866) 466-6784, www.northstarattahoe.com/info/calendar/calen-darevent.burton_tour.item.asp.

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING: Keep TruckeeMeadows Beautiful holds its annualtree recycling program. Drop off treesat Bartley Ranch Regional Park and

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park inReno and Shadow Mountain SportsComplex in Sparks. Volunteers areneeded to unload trees, keep trafficmoving in the drop-off areas and col-lect donations. Trees must be free ofdecorations and not flocked. Recycledtrees are chipped into mulch to beused year-round for weed abatementprojects and to prevent soil erosion inpark, river and open space projects.Mulch can also be picked up for freeby residents. M-Su, 9am-4:30pmthrough 1/13. $3 donation. Call or visitwebsite for details, (775) 851-5185,www.ktmb.org.

FIRST THURSDAY: Grab a beer, listen tomusic by Jelly Bread and check out thegalleries at Nevada Museum of Art’smonthly event. Th, 1/3, 5-7pm. $8-$10;free for NMA members. NevadaMuseum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775)329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

LIVE SKYTONIGHT TALK: Learn about thenighttime sky during this informalpresentation with the aid of state-of-the-art digital technology, followed bytelescope viewing (weather permitting)at Rancho San Rafael Park. First F ofevery month, 6pm. $6 adults; $4 children,seniors. Fleischmann Planetarium andScience Center, 1650 N. Virginia St.north of Lawlor Events Center, (775)784-4812, http://planetarium.unr.edu.

NEVADA WOMEN'S LOBBY MEETING: MichonMartin, chief deputy attorney general,will give an overview of the SexTrafficking Bill Draft Request that isdesigned to protect victims of sexualexploitation. RSVP is required. Tu, 1/8,11:30am-1pm. $20 members, $25 non-members. Rapscallion Seafood Houseand Bar, 1555 S. Wells Ave., (775) 853-7120, http://nevadawomenslobby.org.

OPEN HOUSE & TELESCOPE CLINIC: Visitorscan explore the observatory at theirleisure, ask questions of observatoryvolunteers, learn how telescopes workand even learn how to image celestialobjects. Guests are encouraged tobring their own telescopes and use theobservation deck to view the eveningsky. First Sa of every month, 7pm. Free.Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2699 VanPatten Drive, Carson City, (775) 445-3240, www.wnc.edu/observatory.

RENO WINTER BACHATA FESTIVAL: William“BB” Flanders and Roberto Ramirez ofthe Latin DanceFest present the RenoWinter Bachata Festival. The festivalfeatures dance workshops during theday, evening dance showcases andevening dance parties all night long. Thefestival is open to dancers of all levels.W-Su through 1/6. Opens 1/2. $250. SilverLegacy, 407 N. Virginia St., (775) 813-1143,www.latindancefest.com.

All AgesBARNES & NOBLE STORYTIMES: Staff mem-bers and guest readers tell stories tochildren. Sa, 10am. Free. Barnes & Noble,5555 S. Virginia St., (775) 826-8882.

PARENTS OF PREMATURE INFANTS: This groupis for all parents of premature infantsand children who were born prematurely.The group meets in the lower auditori-ums of the Saint Mary’s Regional MedicalCenter. First Sa of every month, 10am-noon.Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, 235W. Sixth St., (775) 826-7850, www.supportsaintmarys.org/inthenews/195174.

SOUTH VALLEYS TODDLER TIME: This event isdesigned to encourage a love for booksand stories, listening skills and interac-tion with others. Stories, songs, fingerplays and wiggle action are part of thefun. For children ages 18 months to 3years. Th, F, 10:30-11am through 2/15.Free. South Valleys Library, 15650AWedge Parkway, (775) 851-5190,www.washoe.lib.nv.us.

SPANISH SPRINGS STORYTIME: Stories andactivities especially for the preschoolchild. M, 10:30-11am through 1/28. Free.Spanish Springs Library, 7100A PyramidLake Highway located at Lazy 5 RegionalPark, Spanish Springs, (775) 424-1800.

SPANISH SPRINGS TODDLER TIME: This eventis designed to encourage a love forbooks and stories, listening skills andinteraction with others. Stories,songs, finger plays and wiggle actionare part of the fun. For children ages18 months to 3 years. Th, 10:30-10:50amthrough 1/31. Free. Spanish SpringsLibrary, 7100A Pyramid Lake Highwaylocated at Lazy 5 Regional Park,Spanish Springs, (775) 424-1800.

WINTER BREAK MOVIE: Watch the Disney ani-mated film Brave. Sa, 1/5, 10:30am-noon.Free. South Valleys Library, 15650AWedge Parkway, (775) 851-5190,www.washoe.lib.nv.us.

ArtBUSINESS RESOURCE INNOVATION CENTER (THE

BRIC): BRIC Art 3. Capital City ArtsInitiatives exhibition features JillAltmann's fiber art, Steve Davis pho-tography, Andy Gallian's prints, MimiPatrick’s ceramics, Stephen Reid'sdrawings and watercolors and GusBundy's paintings. M-Su. 108 E. ProctorSt., Carson City, (775) 283-7123.

CCAI COURTHOUSE GALLERY: Living in ElNorte. The Capital City Arts Initiativepresents Blanco de San Roman’s exhibitfeaturing large oil on canvas portraitsof two of Blanco’s friends, Alma andRamiro, both of whom have lived withthe difficulties of immigration status.Blanco’s paintings continue the cen-turies-long Spanish tradition ofmonumental portrait painting with afew contemporary substitutions: Almain the Nevada landscape and Ramiro infront of classical architecture at theUniversity of Nevada Reno. M-F through1/18. Carson City Courthouse, 885 E.Musser St., www.arts-initiative.org.

HOLLAND PROJECT GALLERY: Basement Eyes.The exhibit features wok by JaronCoxson, Denali Lowder, Aubrey Banksand Joshua Dean Hageman. The openingreception is Dec. 21. Tu-F, 3-6pm through1/4. Free. Contact Sarah Lillegard (775)742-1858, [email protected],www.hollandreno.org for details on thisexhibit. These Truths. The HollandProject Gallery hallway will featurebooks by local artist Megan Matthers.Comprised into three hand boundbooks, These Truths showcases a col-lection of both images and selectedwritings from the artists journals doc-umented over the past two years.Working in analog and Polaroid photog-raphy, Matthers work expresses atender and poignant perspective ofNevada and the longing of exploration.The opening reception is on Dec. 21. Tu-F,3-6pm through 1/4. Free. Contact SarahLillegard (775) 742-1858, [email protected], www.hollandreno.org fordetails on this exhibit. 140 Vesta St.,(775) 742-1858, www.hollandreno.org.

NEVER ENDER: The 39th Parallel. JaneKenoyer’s paintings are on display. Th,1/3, 6-8pm. Free. Contact Melanie orAmber (775) 348-9440,[email protected],http://myneverender.com for details onthis exhibit. 119 Thoma St., (775) 348-9440.

SIERRA ARTS GALLERY: Peter Goin: Codicesof Nevada and Beyond. Sierra ArtsGallery presents the work of photogra-pher Peter Goin. Goin’s current body ofwork deals with the development ofsymbol and language. The visual narra-tive panels of Nevada Codices arechronicles of the evolution of a visuallanguage. Interpreting the style, formatand seriousness of pre-Columbianbook-style codices, Nevada Codices arepanels printed on high qualityHahnamuhle watercolor paper, 44” x60” or larger. M-F through 1/3. Free. 17 S.Virginia St., Ste. 120, (775) 329-2787,www.sierra-arts.org.

MuseumsNEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: Juvenile-In-

Justice: Photographs by Richard Ross,W-Su through 1/13. $1-$10. Ciel Bergman:Sea of Clouds What Can I Do, W-Suthrough 2/10. $1-$10. Hoor Al Qasimi: OffRoad, W-Su through 1/27. $1-$10. The WayWe Live: American Indian Art of theGreat Basin and the Sierra Nevada, W-Su through 3/3. $1-$10. Rebeca Méndez:At Any Given Moment, W-Su through1/20. $1-$10. Jorinde Voigt: Systematic

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IF YOU’RE SUFFERINGFROM THEWINTER BLUES,get out of the house andenjoy an evening of bluegrassthis weekend. NorthernNevada Bluegrass Associationkicks off the “Come in fromthe Cold” family entertain-ment series at Bartley RanchRegional Park on Jan. 5. Theannual winter program fea-tures a variety of entertain-ment ranging from big bandjazz to cowboy poetry onSaturday evenings throughMarch 9. The lineup forJanuary includes cowboypoet Larry Maurice on Jan.12, the Mountain Girls on Jan.19 and the Gabardine SistersRadio Show on Jan. 26. Theshows begin at 7 p.m. Seatingis limited to 280 people, soshow up early at the WesternHeritage Interpretive Centerat Bartley Ranch RegionalPark, 6000 Bartley RanchRoad. Admission is a $3 dona-tion to help support theseries. Call 828-6612.

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FilmIMPACT EARTH AND UNIVERSE: Learn from recent

NASA explorations how asteroid hunters seeknew objects in the solar system, how ground-penetrating radar finds meteorites embeddedin the Earth, and how these sky fliers can posepotential dangers to life on Earth in this full-dome digital show by Houston Museum ofNatural Science. M-F, 2 & 4pm through 1/4; Sa,Su, 12, 2 & 4pm through 1/6. $7 adults; $5 kidsages 3-12; seniors age 60 and older.Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center,1650 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4812, www.planetarium.unr.edu.

PERFECT LITTLE PLANET: This full-dome digitalshow by Clark Planetarium Productionstakes viewers over Pluto, through the ringsof Saturn, across the storms of Jupiter andother destinations. Sa, Su, 11am through 1/6.$7 adults; $5 kids ages 3-12, seniors age 60and older. Fleischmann Planetarium andScience Center, 1650 N. Virginia St., north ofLawlor Events Center, (775) 784-4812,www.planetarium.unr.edu.

PINK FLOYD'S DARK SIDE OF THE MOON: This full-dome music and light show by StarlightProductions presents the legendary rockmusic masterpiece in immersive HD anima-tion and surround-sound. F, Sa, 8pm through1/5. $7 adults; $5 kids age 3-12, seniors age60 and older. Fleischmann Planetarium andScience Center, 1650 N. Virginia St. north ofLawlor Events Center, (775) 784-4812,www.planetarium.unr.edu.

SEASON OF LIGHT: A full-dome digital star showby Loch Ness Productions. Narrated byNational Public Radio’s Noah Adams, Seasonof Light celebrates many of the world’s holi-day customs and explores how diversecultures light up the season. M-Su, 6pmthrough 1/6. $7 adults; $5 children ages 3-12,seniors age 60 and older. FleischmannPlanetarium and Science Center, 1650 N.Virginia St., north of Lawlor Events Center,(775) 784-4812, www.planetarium.unr.edu.

SOLAR MAX: This full-dome digital feature filmby John Weiley, back by popular demand,explores the vastness and power of ourclosest star using footage of the Earth’s suncaptured from international sites, includingthe European Space Agency/NASA SolarHeliospheric Observatory (SOHO). F, Sa, 7pmthrough 1/5; M-Su, 1, 3 & 5pm through 1/6. $7

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adults, $5 children ages 3-12, seniors age 60and older. Fleischmann Planetarium andScience Center, 1650 N. Virginia St., north ofLawlor Events Center, (775) 784-4812,www.planetarium.unr.edu.

MusicLIN PHILLIPS ANNUAL JAM SESSION: Local musi-

cians will play the night away—all genres ofmusic ranging from jazz to rock ‘n’ roll. Theevent will also feature guest performancesby Collin Raye and Lacy J. Dalton. All moneyraised at the Lin Phillips Jam Session will goto Cancer Awareness Nevada, a non-profitlocal organization. Su, 1/6, 4pm. $25. JohnAscuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks,(775) 356-3300, www.linphillips.com.

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

Sports & Fitness30/30 (CARDIO MAT/STRETCHING): Thirty minutes

of Cardio Mat Pilates and 30 minutes ofintensive stretching. Intermediate-levelstrength, stamina and flexibility arerequired for this class which emphasizes theprinciple of fluidity. Call to reserve yourspot. M, 4:30pm through 12/30. $16 per class.Mind Body & Pilates, 615 Sierra Rose Drive,Ste. 2B, (775) 745-4151, www.yogareno.com.

ADAPTIVE & CHAIR YOGA: This yoga program is forpeople living with heart disease, cancer,chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, arthritis, mul-tiple sclerosis and other debilitatingdiseases. The class teaches breathing tech-niques, relaxation, guided meditation andvisualization. Please call before attending. Tu,2-3:15pm. $8 per class. Yoga Loka, 6135Lakeside Drive, Ste. 121, (775) 337-2990,www.yogalokareno.com.

CLASSIC INTERMEDIATE MAT PILATES: Studentslearn to build on the basic mat routine.Modified intermediate to intermediate exer-cises will be added to the repertoire asstudents progress. Maximum of 10 peopleper class. Call to reserve your spot. Tu, 8:30-9:20am through 12/31. $16 per class. MindBody & Pilates, 615 Sierra Rose Drive, Ste. 2B,(775) 745-4151, www.pilatesreno.com.

DAWN PATROL: Dawn Patrol is a unique earlymorning mountain experience that includesexclusive access to untouched corduroy orfresh powder, depending on the weather.Dawn Patrollers arrive before the generalpublic and take the Tram to High Campbefore anyone else. Sa, Su, 7:40am through3/24. $12-$29. Squaw Valley USA, 1960 SquawValley Road, Olympic Valley, (800) 403-0206,www.squaw.com.

EXPRESS MAT PILATES: A quick 45-minute MatPilates class to get the body moving with con-centration, control, centering. All levelswelcome. M, W F, 12:15-1pm through 12/30. $16drop-in fee. Mind Body & Pilates, 615 SierraRose Drive, Ste. 2B, www.yogareno.com.

PILATES FUNDAMENTALS: This mat class focuseson three Pilates principles for the sevenexercises in the modified basic and basicmat routines. Recommended for studentswith no previous classic Pilates experience.Call to reserve your spot. Th, 5:15-6:05pmthrough 12/26. $16 per class. Mind Body &Pilates, 615 Sierra Rose Drive, Ste. 2B, (775)745-4151, www.yogareno.com.

PRANA FLOW YOGA: Morning yoga that stretchesand strengthens the body from the insideout. This class will start your blood flowingand help you body remain toned and flexible.M, W, 8:30-9:45am through 12/30. $16 drop-infee. Mind Body & Pilates, 615 Sierra RoseDrive, Ste. 2B, (775) 745-4151,www.yogareno.com.

RENO BIGHORNS: The development league basket-ball team plays the Sioux Falls Skyforce onJan. 4 and Iowa Energy on Jan. 5. F, 1/4, 7pm;Sa, 1/5, 7pm. $8-$125. Reno Events Center, 400N. Center St., (775) 284-2622, www.reno-bighorns.com.

RINK ON THE RIVER: Operation of the ice skatingrink is dependent on weather and ice condi-tions. Call the Rink on the River Hotline priorto visiting the rink to ensure that it is openand operating. Holiday hours may vary. M-Suthrough 2/3. $7.50 ages 13-54; $5.50 kids ages3-12, seniors age 55+. Reno City Plaza, 10 N.Virginia St., (775) 334-6268, www.reno.gov.

STARGAZING SNOWSHOE TOURS: Come take advan-tage of the dark skies in Tahoe this winterwith star guide and poet Tony Berendsen. Sa,1/5, 5-7:30pm; Sa, 2/9, 5-7:30pm; Sa, 3/2, 5-7:30pm. $50 adults; $35 children; $15 rentals.Northstar California Resort, 3001 NorthstarDrive, Truckee, (866) 466-6784, www.north-starattahoe.com/info/ski/stargazing_snowshoe_tours.asp.

TURTLENECK TUESDAY SKATE NIGHTS: Hear yourfavorite grooves from the 70s and 80s whileyou skate round the 9,000 square-foot rink.Tu, 6-9pm through 3/19. Free admission; $15for skate rentals. The Village at Northstar,3001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, Calif., (866) 466-6784, www.northstarattahoe.com/info/calendar/calendarevent.turtleneck_tuesdays.item.asp.

WOLF PACK WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: The Universityof Nevada, Reno plays California StateUniversity Bakersfield. Sa, 1/5, 4pm. $8adults; $5 seniors, youth. Lawlor EventsCenter, 1500 N. Virginia St., (775) 348-7225,www.nevadawolfpack.com.

YOGA ALL LEVELS: Classes teach the fundamentalprinciples and therapeutic application of ahealthy yoga practice. Classes are designedto give you the time and support to under-stand the proper alignment of yoga postures(asana) and breathing techniques. M, 5:30-6:30pm through 12/30. $16 drop-in fee. MindBody & Pilates, 615 Sierra Rose Drive, Ste. 2B,(775) 745-4151, www.yogareno.com.

YOGA FLOW: This class is designed to get a quick45-minute workout in over your lunch break.Instructors will help students master form,understand how to breathe and help thembuild confidence in the postures and explorethe wonders of yoga. Tu, Th, 12:15-1pm through

12/31. $16 drop-in fee. Mind Body & Pilates,615 Sierra Rose Drive, Ste. 2B, (775) 745-4151,www.yogareno.com.

OnstageDREAMGIRLS: Broadway Comes to Reno continues

its 2012-2013 season with the Tony- andAcademy Award-winning musical that tells thestory of an up-and-coming 1960s singing girlgroup and the triumphs and tribulations thatcome with fame and fortune. F, 1/4, 8pm; Sa, 1/5,2 & 8pm; Su, 1/6, 2 & 7pm. $44-$79. PioneerCenter for the Performing Arts, 100 S. VirginiaSt., (775) 686-6600, www.pioneercenter.com.

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK: Nevada Opera pres-ents Jack and the Beanstalk. Written by DanHenry Boehler, this production features mem-bers of Nevada Opera’s Chorus in addition toparticipants of NVO’s International YoungArtist Program. Jack and the Beanstalk incor-porates video technology that allows theanimated Giant to interact with live singers. F,1/4, 5:30 & 7pm; Sa, 1/5, 2 & 3:30pm; Su, 1/6, 2 &3:30pm. $20 adults; $10 seniors, children. RenoLittle Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 786-4046,www.nevadaopera.org.

RLT SOLICITS DIRECTOR PROPOSALS FOR 2013: RenoLittle Theater requests directors and playproposals for RLTs 2013-14 season, bothmain-stage and fringe shows of any genre,preferably ones which have not been per-formed in Reno recently or at all. Submissiondeadline is Jan. 11. M-Su through 1/11. Free.Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775)348-7091, www.renolittletheater.org.

ClassesTHE BREASTFEEDING FORUM: Breast-feeding

mothers are invited to join this breast-feed-ing support group. Mothers exchange theirexperiences and discuss concerns such asmilk supply, pumping, going back to work,sleeping or lack of sleep, etc. RSVP athttp://doodle.com/cy5nrur23mbg6pie. Tu, 4-5pm. $10 drop in; free for first-timeattendees. Renown South Meadows MedicalCenter, 10101 Double R Blvd., (775) 240-9916,www.wellnourishedbaby.com.

E-BOOK HELP: Learn how to download e-booksand audiobooks for your iPad, Kindle, Nook,smartphone or tablet. Bring your USB cordand device. Sa, 1/5, 11am-noon. Free. SierraView Library, 4001 S. Virginia St., locatedinside Reno Town Mall, (775) 827-3232,www.washoe.lib.nv.us.

E-READER CAFÉ: Learn how to download librarye-books and audiobooks to your electronicdevice. Please bring your library card,device with USB cable and a basic under-standing of how to use your device. Call toschedule your 30-minute appointment. Th, 4-5pm through 3/28. Sparks Library, 1125 12thSt., Sparks, (775) 352-3200.

PAINT AND SIP: Suellen Johnson guides you intransforming a Arthur Dove painting intoyour own 16” x 20” acrylic masterpiece. Thisclass is open to all levels. Art supplies areincluded. Bring your own wine/beverage and

snacks. Register online or call. Tu, 1/8, 5:30-8:30pm. $30 for three hours. VSA Nevada atLake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100ext. 3, www.vsanevada.org.

RENO PORTRAIT SOCIETY: There will be a livemodel for artists to paint or draw in themedium of their choice. No formal instruc-tion, but participants can learn fromexperienced artists. The event is open to allages and abilities. W, 9am-12:30pm. $10.Nevada Fine Arts, 1301 S. Virginia St., (775)786-1128, www.nvfinearts.com.

SELF-HELP FORMS COMPLETION CLINIC: NevadaLegal Services offers general instructionsand assistance on completing self-helpforms. An attorney will be present toanswer questions for qualifying clients. Anotary will also be available at all clinics.First Th of every month, 4:30-6:30pm; Second Wof every month, 11am-1pm; Third Th of everymonth, 4:30-6:30pm; Fourth W of every month,11am-1pm. Free. Nevada Legal Services, 654Tahoe St., (775) 284-3491 ext. 214.

CommunityBEADS AND BOOKS!: Learn basic beading tech-

niques with volunteer beading expert Jamie,and work on projects with other beaders.First Su of every month, 1-3pm. Free. SpanishSprings Library, 7100A Pyramid LakeHighway, located at Lazy 5 Regional Park,Spanish Springs, (775) 424-1800.

BREAST CANCER—ON WITH LIFE: This supportgroup provides a highly educationalapproach to looking at breast cancer. Thelatest research is discussed, along withalternative therapies, side effects ofchemotherapy, reconstruction and commu-nity services. The group meets on Tuesdaysat Saint Mary’s Center for Health’sRadiation Oncology Department. Tu, 4:30-6pm. Free. Saint Mary's Center for Health &Fitness, 645 N. Arlington Ave., Ste. 100, (775)722-1222, www.supportsaintmarys.org.

CLICKETS KNITTING GROUP: Jean Peters guides thisclass for knitters of all ages and levels. Yarnand needles are available. First and Third Su ofevery month, 1:30-3pm. Free. Spanish SpringsLibrary, 7100A Pyramid Lake Highway, Lazy 5Regional Park, Spanish Springs, (775) 424-1800.

CONVERSATION CAFE: The drop-in conversationprogram meets on the first Saturday ofeach month. First Sa of every month, 2-4pm.Free. Sparks Library, 1125 12th St., Sparks,(775) 352-3200.

CROCHET CONNECTION: Learn to crochet or sharetips with other crochet enthusiasts. Th, 4-5:45pm. Opens 1/3. Free. Spanish SpringsLibrary, 7100A Pyramid Lake Highway, Lazy 5Regional Park, Spanish Springs, (775) 424-1800.

FOUR SEASONS BOOK CLUB: The book club meetsthe first Saturday of each month. Call tofind out each month’s book title. First Sa ofevery month, 1-2pm. Free. Sparks Library,1125 12th St., Sparks, (775) 352-3203.

FRIDAY NIGHT BALLROOM DANCING: Every Fridaynight The Senior Dance Club of Nevada pres-ents ballroom dancing featuring live musicby the Ninth Street Band. Singles and begin-ners are welcome. F, 8-10:30pm. $7 members;$9 non-members. Washoe County SeniorCenter, 1155 E. Ninth St., (775) 828-1993,[email protected].

MYSTERY SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP: Solve some pop-ular mystery books. Meetings are held onthe second Tuesday of the month. January’stitle is Son of Stone by Stuart Woods. Tu, 1/8,6pm. Free. North Valleys Library, 1075 N. HillsBlvd., Ste. 340, North Hills Shopping Center,Golden Valley, (775) 972-0281.

NEW MOTHERS SUPPORT GROUP: This group offerssupport to first-time mothers in dealingwith the changes and issues that come withhaving a new baby. Th, 10-11:30am. SaintMary’s Regional Medical Center, 235 W. SixthSt., (775) 770-3843, www.supportsaint-marys.org/inthenews/195174.

RENO DOWNTOWNERS TOASTMASTERS: Weeklymeetings provide a forum for developingand practicing public speaking skills in asupportive environment. Participants rangefrom experienced speakers to novices. Tu,12:15-1:15pm through 3/6. Free for first-timevisit. Round Table Pizza, 4007 S. Virginia St.,(775) 750-5256.

RENO SKI & RECREATION CLUB: Hear the mostcurrent information about the Reno Ski &Recreation Club, upcoming trips and activi-ties at the group’s general meeting. SecondTu of every month, 6pm. Free. Cantina LosTres Hombres, 926 Victorian Ave., Sparks,(775) 747-0233, www.renoskiandrec.com.

ROSICRUCIAN ORDER OPEN MEETING: Meet withlocal Rosicrucian students to learn moreabout the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC. Theorder teaches its students about naturallaws that enable people to achieve theirhighest potential in all areas of life. F, 1/4,6:30-7:30pm; F, 2/1, 6:30-7:30pm. Free. WashoeMasonic Hall No. 35, 601 W. Peckham Lane,(775) 376-1278, http://washoe35.org.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): In 2013, I pledgeto conspire with you to increase your mas-tery of the art of friendship. Together we willconcentrate on making you an even strongerally than you already are. We will upgradeyour skill at expressing your feelings withopen-hearted clarity, and in ways that don’tmake people defensive. We will also inspireyou to help others communicate effectivelyin your presence. I hope you understand thatdoing this work will empower you to accom-plish feats that were never before possiblefor you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Chickens andalligators share a common ancestor. Seventymillion years ago, they were botharchosaurs. That’s why chickens possess agene that has the ability to grow teeth. A fewyears ago, a biological researcher at theUniversity of Wisconsin managed to activatethis capacity, inducing a few mutant chickensto sprout alligator teeth. I predict there willbe a metaphorically comparable event hap-pening for you in 2013, Taurus. The “chicken”part of you will acquire some of the gravitasof an alligator.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “People wishto learn to swim and at the same time tokeep one foot on the ground,” said Frenchnovelist Marcel Proust. An attitude like thatis always a barrier to growth, of course, butin 2013 it would be especially ill-advised foryou Geminis. In order to win full possessionof the many blessings that will be offeringthemselves to you, you will have to give upyour solid footing and dive into the depthsover and over again. That may sometimes bea bit nerve-racking. But it should also gener-ate the most fun you’ve had in years.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Here’s thehoroscope I hope to be able to write for youa year from now: You escaped the chainsthat kept you enslaved to your primarysource of suffering. You broke the trance itkept you in, and you freed yourself from itsdemoralizing curse. Now you have forged aresilient new relationship with your primarysource of suffering—a relationship thatallows you to deal with it only when it’shealthy for you to do so and only when youfeel strong enough to do it. Very nicely done!Congratulations! Excellent work!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “In this world,” saidOscar Wilde, “there are only two tragedies.One is not getting what one wants, and theother is getting it.” I’m counting on you torefute the last part of that questionableassertion, Leo. According to my analysis ofthe long-term astrological omens, you willdefinitely be getting what you want in thenext six months. You will receive your prize,you will earn your badge, you will win a biggame or claim your birthright or find yourtreasure. When that happens, I trust you willmake sure it is an enduring blessing. Therewill be no sadness involved!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): English poetAlfred Tennyson wrote so many memorablelines that he is among the top 10 most fre-quently cited authors in The OxfordDictionary of Quotations. One of his mostfamous passages was, “’Tis better to haveloved and lost / Than never to have loved atall.” When he was on his death bed at age 83,his enigmatic last words were, “I haveopened it.” Let’s make that declaration yourmantra for the coming year, Virgo. In yourcase, it will have nothing to do with death,but just the opposite. It will be your way ofannouncing your entrance into a brighter,lustier, more fertile phase of your life. Trysaying it right now: “I have opened it!”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Back in 1830, itwas expensive to stay up and do things inyour room after dark. To earn enough moneyto pay for the whale oil that would light yourlamp for an hour, you had to work for 5.4hours. And today? It’s cheaper. You have toput in less than a second of hard labor toafford an hour’s worth of light. I suspect thatin 2013 there will be a similar boost in yourease at getting the light you need to illumi-nate your journey. I’m speakingmetaphorically here, as in the insight that

arises from your intuition, the emotionalenergy that comes from those you careabout, and the grace of the Divine Wow. Allthat good stuff will be increasing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “I’ve beenabsolutely terrified every moment of my life,”said Scorpio painter Georgia O’Keeffe, “andI’ve never let it keep me from doing a singlething I wanted to do.” I think her declarationis excellent medicine for you. In 2013, you willhave great potential for upgrading your rela-tionship with your fears—not necessarilysuppressing them or smashing them, butrather using them more consistently as aspringboard, capitalizing on the emotionsthey unleash and riding the power they moti-vate you to summon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):“Ambition can creep as well as soar,” saidIrish philosopher Edmund Burke. That will begood for you to remember throughout 2013,Sagittarius. Later this year, the time maycome for your ambition to soar—in themonth of April, for example, and again in themonth of August. But for the foreseeablefuture, I think your ambition will operate bestif you keep it contained and intense, movingslowly and gradually, attending to the grittydetails with supreme focus.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In TomRobbins’ book Skinny Legs and All, one of thecharacters, Ellen Cherry, has a conversationwith a voice in her head. The voice gives her apiece of advice: “The trick is this: keep youreye on the ball. Even when you can’t see theball.” I think that happens to be excellentcounsel for you to heed during the next sixmonths, Capricorn. You may not always beable to figure out what the hell is going on,but that shouldn’t affect your commitmentto doing the right thing. Your job is to keepyour own karma clean and pure—and notworry about anyone else’s karma.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I’ll be boldand predict that 2013 will be a time whenyou’ll discover more about the art of happi-ness than you have in years. Here are someclues to get you started. 1. “It is not easy tofind happiness in ourselves, and it is not pos-sible to find it elsewhere.” —Agnes Repplier.2. “There is only one way to happiness andthat is to cease worrying about things thatare beyond the power of our will.” —Epictetus. 3. “For the rational, healthyperson, the desire for pleasure is the desireto celebrate his control over reality. For theneurotic, the desire for pleasure is the desireto escape from reality.” —NathanielBranden. 4. “Our happiness springs mainlyfrom moderate troubles, which afford themind a healthful stimulus, and are followedby a reaction which produces a cheerful flowof spirits.” —E. Wigglesworth. 5. “Happinessis essentially a state of going somewhere,wholeheartedly, one-directionally, withoutregret or reservation.” —William H. Sheldon.6. “We act as though comfort and luxurywere the chief requirements of life, when allthat we need to make us really happy issomething to be enthusiastic about.” —Charles Kingsley.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In 2013, Ipledge to help you feel at peace and in lovewith your body; I will do everything in mypower to encourage you to triumph overmedia-induced delusions that tempt you towish you were different from who you actu-ally are. My goal is to be one of yourresourceful supporters in the comingmonths—to be a member of your extensiveteam of allies. And I will be working with youto ensure that this team grows to just theright size and provides you with just theright foundation. If all goes well, your extrahelp will ensure that you finish almost every-thing you start in the coming year. You willregularly conquer everyday chaos and be amaster of artful resolutions.

BY ROB BREZSNY

30 | RN&R | JANUARY 3, 2013

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Piece bypieceJoseph DeLappe teaches digitalmedia at the University of Nevada,Reno and is also an artist andactivist who’s had his work exhibit-ed around the world. Recently, his17-foot cardboard sculpture ofGandhi was on display in theMathewson-IGT Knowledge Centeron the UNR campus.

Tell me about the process ofbuilding Gandhi. It’s an involved process, that. I did a proj-ect that reenacts Gandhi’s salt march inSecond Life [a virtual reality game]. Iwalked 240 miles [over 26 days] on atreadmill on the anniversary date of themarch. My avatar was Gandhi, so I creat-ed this avatar in Second Life and essen-tially wandered. I’ve always been a builderand sculptor. This was part of that wholeproject, bringing a physical body to life.When I finished that, I found myself reallymissing my avatar Gandhi, and a numberof factors came into play, but I was reallyinterested in bringing Gandhi physically toreal life. I was appropriating the 3-D datafrom Second Life and had to figure outhow to use that in physical space. Thereare 3-D prints of Gandhi using the samedata, but making the cardboard versionwas something entirely different. I wantedto make this monumental statue out of

this data from Second Life as a way tophysically represent how amazing he wasand this experience was sort of living vic-ariously as Gandhi. It was a very strangeexperience, and the attachment to myavatar was much more visceral than Iimagined. I used Pepakura, a Japaneseshareware program that costs around$30, used mostly by anime enthusiasts todevelop versions of their characters withpapercraft. It involves printing designs onpaper with an inkjet printer. It’s a veryintricate process. I thought it was amaz-ing. It’s essentially a poor man’s 3-D print-er. I love that. ... I spent six weeks at theend of my residency engineering andbuilding a way to make this Gandhi out ofcardboard that was 17-feet tall, the samesize as Michelangelo’s David, anotherDavid and Goliath scenario.

I saw you’ve constructed a gunsculpture in a similar fashion.What are you working on?It’s an AK-47. ... It’s a new piece. What I findinteresting is this evolution of first-persongames. When they first came out, they weremostly science fiction, like Star TrekVoyager or Halo. And they were all fantasy.But then it was like, OK, now there’s WorldWar II shooters, so you have these peoplerunning around playing as Nazis. That’s pret-ty wild, right? Then you had Battlefield:Vietnam which to me was like, shocking.Now, we have contemporary shooters, andit fascinates me that 50 percent of theseplayers are essentially playing as terrorists.You’d don’t even think about it. Think of thecontext we live in, with the “war on terror,”and I really thought it was important some-how to investigate that creatively. What I’mdoing is with this game that came out twoyears ago, a somewhat Medal of Honortype game set in Afghanistan that was verycontroversial. It really intrigued me that youwere essentially able to play as a Talibanwith these beautifully modeled characters.And I honed in on that particular Taliban fig-ure, and I’m in the process of building a 12-foot tall version directly from that 3-D data.It will be orange. There’s a lot of symbolismwith the color orange, through jumpsuitsand threat levels, and it’s a pretty color. I’mnot exactly sure what it’s going to be, but Ithink it’s important to make real some ofthese fantasies. It just weirds me out a littlebit. ... We’re spending so much time in theseonline spaces that it’s important to repre-sent what these places are about. It’s ournew landscape. Ω

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by Ashley Hennefer

Brain waves and hand wavesWalter Isaacson wrote the verypopular biography of Steve Jobs. Healso wrote a very nice bio of AlbertEinstein. Walter seems to preferworld-changers for his subjects.

In his Einstein book, Isaacsonreminds that the most famous equa-tion in science, namely E=mc2, whereE is energy, m is mass, and c is thespeed of light, assures us that thefollowing is true—the energy con-tained in one raisin could power NewYork City for one day.

This seems, of course, giganticallypreposterous. But the accuracy ofthe equation has been proven beyondquestion. When you work out that thespeed of light squared is a ratherlarge number (about 55 billion), yourealize that you’re going to be dealingwith a very large amount of “E,” nomatter how small your “m.”

Anyway, one of the things thisbrain-boggling reality does is remindus that when it comes to energy pro-curement, efficiency and utilization,we really are still rather ape-like.

That may be a bit harsh. Let’s sayinstead that we’re in about thefourth grade in the School of EnergyHarnessing. It reminds us that wehave a ways to go until we graduatefrom this particular high school.

Another nice quote from theEinstein bio is one from a contempo-rary of Albert’s, the great Danishphysicist Niels Bohr, who once told acolleague, “Your theory is crazy, butit’s not crazy enough to be true.”

That one leads me, predictablyenough, to one of my all-time faves,uncorked by British geneticist J. B.S.Haldane in 1927. “My own suspicion isthat the universe is not only queererthan we suppose, but queerer thanwe can suppose” (probably the bestever use of the word “queerer”).

•••Just a quick mention on behalf of

Ed the Waver, who recently died inIowa at age 75.

Ed’s existence is proof that youcan make your mark on this Earth inmany ways, and not all of them

involve egomani-acal power-trip-ping. I mean, Godbless the guy, hebasically madehis name bywalking around waving pleasantly atpeople, our local happy face New Ageprophet, vibing us up with good-natured cheerfulness.

He was a man who said, “My jobwill be to walk around and wave atmy fellow man.” In diligently doing so,he became locally famous andbeloved.

Ed would just wear you down. Heknew that the first time you saw him,you’d think, “Who the hell is this dingdong?” He also knew that the 10thtime you saw him, you’d be all rightwith it. You’d be all right with him,and you’d be all right with yourself.And then, you’d wave back. Whichwas probably the whole point.

The position of local Waver is cur-rently open. Ω


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