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A Rejoinder to Cameroon’s Foreign Minister’s Address to the 73rd General Assembly of the United Nations. By Lambert Mbom

On Thursday September 27th2018, La Republique du Cameroun’s Minister of External Relations Lejeune Mbella Mbella addressed the 73rd session of United Nations’ General Assembly (UNGA). The minister spent 19 of the 25 minutes he spoke skirting around the real issues and in the remainder of the six minutes addressed the hydra-headed foreign affairs monster namely the Ambazonia quagmire. It was a shameful outing filled with lies, historical aberrations and fallacies.

In his opening words, Mbella Mbella hailed this moment as historic given that the UNGA current President is a woman only the fourth to accede to this position in the institution’s 73-year history. While this is quite symbolic, it pales in comparison to the fact that Paul Biya, Mbella’s boss and the colonial dictator of Cameroon has been President for half of the years of the existence of the United Nations. And could not show up at this year’s meeting due to the fact that he was launching a campaign ahead of presidential elections whose results have already been well packaged and he prepares to declare himself winner for another seven-year mandate.

No wonder then that H.E. Maria Fernanda Espinosa is only the fourth woman to become president of the General assembly in the over seven decades of the U.N.’s existence. Octogenarian and nonagenarian strongmen like Paul Biya have not only held their people hostage but also cast a spell on the international order by surrounding and shielding themselves with strong old men and soothsayers like Mbella Mbella. It may be of interest to note that Cameroon currently has only one female ambassador and she is only the third in history.

Mbella shamelessly opines that “The corporatist claims of the teachers’ and lawyers’ unions which lie at the heart of the situation have continued to be subject to negotiations with these social and professional groups.” This is so pathetic to note that the Minister and Cameroon’s government are still stuck in 2016 when the current crisis began as concerns of trade unions. It is this ostrich-like mentality and myopia of the barbaric regime of Biya that feels compelled to conveniently circumscribe the problems to being an issue of teachers and lawyers that has led it to be dogged in its heels. This regime is so moronic that it cannot make the distinction and relationship between symptoms and malady. They could not see or have failed to acknowledge that the problems raised by teachers and lawyers were symptomatic of deep seated simmering and systemic issues. Those corporatist claims morphed and exposed the systemic issues that had plagued an ill-fated “union” with the entire people of former United Nations trustee territory of British Southern Cameroons.

And for the Minister to claim that negotiations have continued with these unions is a lie. Has the minister forgotten that they jailed leaders of the consortium forced others into exile and later extradited them with the complicity of Nigeria?

“Unfortunately, Mr. President which is unfortunate to say from this rostrum, some individuals that are ruthless and lawless have tried to transform these socio professional concerns into demands for secession which aim to break up the state without any regard for constitutional and democratic mechanisms.” This is truly unfortunate that a minister would tell such brazen lies from the sacred rostrum on such a global stage. La Republique is bandying around the term secessionists in the hope that with this tag, the people will back down and chicken out. A cursory look at the history of Cameroon will challenge this characterization. We must remind the minister that the union between Southern Cameroons and French Cameroon is a constitutional monstrosity. With hindsight, it is worth stating that there has always been a grand scheme from the get-go for La Republique to annex and recolonize Southern Cameroons. Cameroon is built on a lie. No wonder the custodians of that patrimony continue to peddle more lies to defend it. But soon the deluge! In the context of the constitutional malpractice and the constitutional illegalities that define the Cameroon experiment, it would be instructive for the minister and his cronies to read the Buea Declaration of April 1993. This landmark document paints the contours of the constitutional rape which began in April 1960 even before the union came into force and declares forcefully that “No valid constitutional or other legal basis has ever existed for the reunification of the two Cameroons and for the common governance of the two territories.”

While this annexation project kicked off in April 1960 with the discovery of oil in Southern Cameroons, the recolonization project was fast tracked and in abrogation of the terms of the union, then President Ahidjo unilaterally imposed a referendum with the majority of citizens of La Republique partaking and invariably overwhelming the minority Southern Cameroonians. The supposed “Union” was designed to be two federated states. In flagrant disregard, a bogus referendum in 1972 led to the dissolution of the two states federation. This led to the chimera called United Republic of Cameroon.

And barely 12 years later, Emperor Paul Biya sealed the deal whereby with a stroke of the pen changed the name of the country from the United Republic of Cameroon to The Republic of Cameroon which is the name former United Nations trustee territory French Cameroon adopted when it gained independence on 1st of January 1960. It is worth noting that a name change is a very significant development in the life of any person and in the life of any nation. Mr. Minister lets state the facts clearly: La Republique already seceded from the botched union. This is a clear instance of the pot calling the kettle black. When you look into the mirror if you have the courage to, all you see is your face.

There was a golden opportunity for the government of La Republique to correct the constitutional gaffe and that was in 1996 when the constitution was revised. Ahead of this, the aggrieved people of Southern Cameroons got together and first in 1993 called for a return to the two states federation. When this request fell on deaf ears, a second conclave held in Bamenda in 1994 and came up with a Proclamation. The Bamenda Proclamation warned the government of La Republique that if she failed to take action the people of Southern Cameroons would be forced to “proclaim the revival of the independence and sovereignty of the Anglophone territory of the Southern Cameroons and take all measures necessary to secure, defend and preserve the independence, sovereignty and integrity of the said territory.” The government’s response was characteristic and predictable: wanton arrests and detention, brutal use of naked force to railroad the people of Southern Cameroons to accept the lie of a unitary state.

It is quite ludicrous that the minister talks of constitutionality when strangely the crisis of the North West and South West regions has never ever been addressed by the Parliament and Senate in Cameroon.

Talking of democratic mechanisms, Southern Cameroonians have availed of different avenues such as the African Union, the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, the International Court of Justice and lodged complaints but given the international conspiracy, they have been treated like orphans. But the world must remember that no matter how long the night is, day must dawn. And Lejeune and his cronies must note that the thief has 99 days but one day the owner will repossess his property. We seem to be on the 98th day!

What is more, the minister further intimates that “the government welcomes the fact that the entire people of Cameroon and above all the populations of these two regions have rejected any attempts at secession.”This is quite a laughable tale. Clearly the minister is under the illusion that lackeys, stooges and crumb gatherers like Atanga Nji, Philemon Yang, Ngole Ngole speak for any people but themselves. Mr. Minister when and how did the people of Ambazonia reject their independence? I hope you have watched some of the videos of the celebrations last October 1st when Ambazonians came out to celebrate Independence Day. Are you insinuating that those fighting for the restoration of independence are foreigners? Yes, we are foreigners in La Republique. It is wishful thinking to continue this parody in the pious hope that someday beggars would ride. We understand that you have an aversion for numbers and so any figment of your imagination such as your current claim is what you package and sell. If you are courageous enough why not ask the UN to come and supervise a referendum on this question and let’s see who is living a fool’s paradise? Don’t be fooled: even those you think and believe are with you share the aspirations and spirit of the Ambazonia revolution. They just lack the moral courage and political wherewithal to manifest this. On this I can dare you that over three quarters of Ambazonians want an independent state.

 Shamelessly the minister maintains that “In light of the aforementioned the government is working to restore peace and security in the two regions with respect for human rights and rules and laws of the Republic.” These are mere words that even the person uttering them does not believe in. Your Excellency, there can be no peace without justice. And justice in its most common and basic meaning is giving to each what is their due…For the people of Ambazonia, it is simply the restoration of the independence. Peace is not just the absence of war. And did I hear mention of human rights? The world knows or should know by now that using La Republique and human rights in the same sentence is not just a linguistic aberration but also an anomaly in reality. Everybody has seen the videos of the military junta executing women and children at close range after labeling them Boko Haram terrorists.  And this is just the tip of the iceberg. When the world will wake up to the atrocities of la Republique du Cameroun against the people of Ambazonia, even the corpses of the perpetrators would be exhumed for trial and condemnation. The government of Cameroun is after an elusive peace. Coercing the people into a doomed and damned union is just a recipe for disaster. Biya and his ilk should have gotten the message by now: a union is not forced and is not even possible!

Once more being sensitive to the fate of the concerned population, the President of the Republic has decided to implement an emergency humanitarian plan with a provisional budget of 12.7 billion fcfa.” This is the most ludicrous pronouncement. Biya declares war on the people of Ambazonia and turns around with an emergency humanitarian plan? This is a smokescreen. The kleptocratic despot just created a cash cow to satisfy the insatiable corrupt appetites of the governing mafia. After razing villages with your scorched earth policy, then sending armed thugs in name of military to shoot and destroy innocent civilians whose only crime is them activating their inalienable right to self-determination. The most egregious violation of human rights is the annexation and recolonization of the people of Ambazonia. And to add salt to injury, killing these innocent people for standing up for this right.

The Minister then proceeds to disgrace his master by claiming that they “…have shown our openness to dialogue but in strict respect of the institution and laws of the Republic.” When you label people as terrorists, how do you dialogue with them? Recently, the US had talks with the Talibans they had been combatting in Afghanistan over the last two decades. This should be a lesson to the warlords of La Republique. You can never win in a guerilla warfare. The time for dialogues has long passed. Ambazonians begged and pleaded with you but in characteristic Machiavellian fashion displayed a masochistic bravado and swore that Ambazonia will rise only over your corpse.

No doubt Mr. Minister you claim that “Robust measures have already been taken to remedy the situation. For example, the creation of the National Commission for the Promotion of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism as well as a fully-fledged ministry responsible for decentralization.” One would have expected you to show that your commission is working and for once address this noble assembly in English and French. What is more, you proved the point: with the wrong diagnosis, you could only get such out of target and lack of focus solution, as decentralization. It is worth stating for the umpteenth time: the independence of Ambazonia is non-negotiable. It is not a matter of if but rather when.

The minister tops off his lies “To conclude, Cameroon whose independence was conducted and guided by the UN will like to restate its faith in our organization but also its attachment to peace and stability basic resources without which no development is possible.” Mr. Minister, the country you represent had its independence on January 1st 1960 while Ambazonia gained its independence on October 1st 1961. Yes the UN supervised both but did not complete the latter. This is why it is the UN’s responsibility to listen and address the recriminations of its former Trustee territory. It is unconscionable for the UN to claim that the destiny of the people of Ambazonia was foreclosed with the union with La Republique.

The UN General Assembly adopted as its theme for this session: “Making the United Nations relevant to all people: global leadership and shared responsibilities for peaceful, equitable and sustainable societies.” The people of Ambazonia need the UN to become relevant to them. In the Political document signed at the Nelson Mandela Peace summit, the UN pledged to move beyond words in the promotion of peaceful, just, inclusive and non-discriminatory societies…for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security.” The current crisis presents a unique opportunity for the UN to deliver on that promise. The UN must stand up to bullies like La Repubqlique du Cameroun. The crisis is not a domestic conflict or an internal matter. Even if it were it is not by merely wishing it that peace will reign. One wonders if the UN has learnt any lessons from the past? The time to act is now! The UN cannot trust the words of an abusive partner hoping that he will do the right thing. This problem was created by the UN and it is the UN’s to fix!

MLK Challenge: Ambazonians – “Remain Awake, Alert and Creative” By Lambert Mbom

Last Monday, Americans honored the legacy of civil rights icon, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s celebration took on an added meaning against the backdrop of President Trump’s recent racially tinged comments. While in the land of my birth, for over a year now, the people of Southern Cameroons/Ambazonia activated and ratcheted the revolution for the restoration of the “won and lost” independence.

While Dr. King’s “I have a dream” speech remains very popular especially among Africans, today in the face of the daunting challenges and setbacks that have beset the Ambazonian revolution, one of Dr. King’s priceless themes worth revisiting is “Remaining Awake Through A Great Revolution.” The version I laid hands on is Dr. King’s address at Morehouse College Commencement, 2 June 1959. It is worth remarking here that MLK delivered variations of this theme throughout the 1960s.

As I watched the march past, I could relate to the many issues that defined the long march: “Black Lives Matter,” “Jobs not Jails,” “Statehood for DC” to name but these. Conspicuously absent today were the many Africans from the infamous “s…h…” countries that would have seized the moment to register their discontent. One could not help but ask for example where all the many champions for Ambazonia/Southern Cameroons were?

Reflecting on the current state of the Ambazonia revolution, the words of Dr King to the 1959 graduating class of Morehouse College remain relevant: “The great challenge facing every member of this graduating class is to remain awake, alert and creative through this great revolution.” This is and should be the abiding message to every Ambazonian. This is the MLK challenge to every Ambazonian.

The grave danger at this time is to be complacent or disappointed especially with some of our leaders in jails in the colonialist’s dungeon and their accomplices in neighboring Nigeria abducting Sisiku AyukTabe of the Interim government and some members of his cabinet, increasing number of refugees streaming in from Southern Cameroons/Ambazonia and the bloodbath cum impending genocide as a result of the provocation of the occupying forces of La Republique. We have come too far and must hold the fort. Let us remain awake, alert and creative.

Each of us must avoid becoming the Ambazonian “Rip Van Winkle.” The coward is said to have gone up to the mountain for a long sleep during the American Revolution. In Dr. King’s words: “When he went up, the wall had a picture of King George III of England. When he came down it had the picture of another George, George Washington…When he started his quiet sleep America was still under the domination of the British Empire. When he came down she was a free and independent nation. There is nothing more tragic than to sleep through a revolution.” Ambazonians wake up, be alert and creative.

Dr. King defined this in another of his famous quotes: “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”

The harsh conditions of the elements of nature with the frigid cold did not deter some of us from joining the Peace Parade along the hallowed streets of South East D.C dedicated to the iconic Martin Luther King Jr. In the context of the Ambazonian struggle and against the backdrop of President’s Trump’s “Make America Great Again” campaign which seems to be a euphemism for “America Alone,” it seems foolhardy to engage in politically charged activism like the Ambazonia Revolution. Yet, Rev Dr King’s rousing speech makes the strong case for why Americans need to be engaged in struggles like Ambazonia’s. Even though referring to the abject poverty he witnessed in India, one could paraphrase King’s words to refer to Ambazonia thus:

“Can we in America stand idly by and not be concerned? The answer is an emphatic No because the destiny of America is tied up with the destiny of Ambazonia (Southern Cameroons). As long as Ambazonia (Southern Cameroons) or any other nation is insecure, we can never be totally secure. We must use our vast resources of wealth to aid the developed nations of the world. Too often have we used our wealth to establish military bases, while neglecting the need of establishing bases of genuine concern and understanding.”

We the Ambazonian Diaspora in the United States of America must move the struggle beyond the noisy chat rooms of our “Whatsapp” groups and enlist our friends at work, church and clubs. While charity truly begins at home, it becomes selfish if it remains at home. We must remind Americans that the destiny of Ambazonia is inextricably bound with the destiny of America where some of us have found refuge. Rev King has provided us the words to avail of in this campaign of enlisting America’s support: “No nation or individual is independent; we are interdependent. We are caught up in an inescapable network of mutuality.” Each of us must become an Ambassador for the Ambazonian revolution.

It is thus pathetic to see that our activism has not risen beyond the confines of our quarrels on social media and hence we have not been able to convict the consciences of our American friends. We need a groundswell of actions like those of the proud and courageous Ambazonians in Boston who convinced their local council to take up the Ambazonian issue. If all the Ambazonians in the US could follow this model and engage their local politicians in a more deliberate fashion, then maybe, just maybe we will get the US to do what they did to bring down Apartheid in South Africa. It is unfathomable to imagine that Ambazonians in the US were unable to get 100.000 signatures last year to bring the Ambazonia issue to the White House. It is unconscionable to imagine that we have not been able to get the crowds at our demonstration that will shut down traffic and bring on the attention to our revolution.

Yes, all politics is local and it is a numbers game. Let us activate Ambazonian Revolution 2.0. In celebrating the legacy of this luminary of the civil rights movement, let us celebrate the legacy of Mancho Bibixy, Sisiku Julius AyukTabe and our leaders incarcerated and abducted in foreign dungeons of La Republique du Cameroun and Nigeria.

Even though a Catholic hymn, I can bet my last dime that Rev. Dr. King must have reflected on the following words of Faber which in the current context of our incarcerated leaders and compatriots ring out loud:

Faith of our Fathers! living still
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword:
Oh, how our hearts beat high with joy
Whene’er we hear that glorious word.

Faith of our Fathers! Holy Faith!
We will be true to thee till death.

Our Fathers, chained in prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free:
How sweet would be their children’s fate,
If they, like them, could die for thee!

Faith of our Fathers! Holy Faith!
We will be true to thee till death.

Buoyed by these words, we Ambazonians must “remain awake, alert and creative.” Happy Martin Luther King Day.

Can Slovakian Diplomat Deliver for Southern Cameroons? By Lambert Mbom.

RTSP64C-1024x682Last Tuesday September 12th, the newly elected President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), 54 year old Slovakian, Miroslav Lajcak, gaveled into action the 72nd session of the noble General assembly. The opening salvo of the Slovakian Diplomat contains seeds the aggrieved people of Southern Cameroons should pay attention to and seek to capitalize on for a fruitful harvest.

“The UN was created for people,” said Miroslav Lajcak in his inaugural address of the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly. “Its job is to help people who are striving for peace and a decent life, on a sustainable planet. The people who need the United Nations the most are not sitting in this hall today. They are not involved in the negotiation of resolutions. They do not take the floor at high-level events. It is one of the tasks of the general Assembly to make sure that their voices can still be heard.”

One can only pray and hope that such beautiful words will not take on the proverbial dust of history as mere words lacking in substance but will be borne out by history as “having taken flesh” in concrete and measurable terms. And if the taste of the pudding lies in the eating, then the aggrieved people of Southern Cameroons, hitherto a trust territory of this body, look out with hope to this President of UNGA72.

And yes, Southern Cameroonians are a people with inalienable rights to self-determination. These people exercised their rights without foreclosing the destiny of their country in 1961. Southern Cameroonians are today not sitting in the halls of the United Nations and have not been since 1960. In fact, over the last two decades, many Southern Cameroonians have camped outside the UN to protest and invite the noble assembly to address their national interests. Many will turn out next week on the same mission.

Will Miroslav become the “voice of the voiceless” Southern Cameroonians in the halls of the UN General Assembly and ensure that Southern Cameroons becomes the 194th member of the UNGA?

In that very prophetic and pragmatic speech, president Miroslav noted that during his tenure this year among other things will not just be a “Year of Firsts” but will also be a “Year of Follow Up,” and rightly so.

Of the myriad of issues to be followed up during this 72nd session, one urgently crying out for prime consideration is that of the UN’s bungled decolonization of its former Trust Territory, Southern Cameroons. There could be no better time for the General Assembly to revisit the state of its former trust territory than now. It is time for the UN to “follow up” and revisit UNGA Resolution 1608.

“I wish to pay attention to what we do better to prevent conflict. Because by avoiding conflict, we save human lives and we also save money,” said the career diplomat, during an interview he gave on the opening day of the General Assembly.

If preventive diplomacy is the hallmark of the UN’s multilateralism, then Miroslav has the opportunity of his life to use his good offices to translate this to concrete reality with the Southern Cameroons quagmire. The bloodbath that the annexationist regime of La Republique du Cameroun is planning and gradually visiting on the peaceful people of Southern Cameroons could be averted and prevented if the president of the UNGA 72nd session commits to making preventive diplomacy a reality.

The United Nations is known for being reactionary rather than proactive; many have asserted that conflict prevention is not the UN’s forte. Unless a feud draws blood, rarely has the UN intervened to prevent carnage, this coterie maintains.

The 72nd session of the UNGA has the opportunity to disprove this claim by addressing the independence question of Southern Cameroons. This assembly has the opportunity to correct the mistake of 1961 that has been an albatross around the neck of the people of Southern Cameroons.

The last nine months have proven the resiliency of the people of Southern Cameroons and their determination to reclaim their independence. The people of Southern Cameroons have crossed the threshold and reached the tipping point. It will be foolhardy for the United Nations to continue to play ostrich and simply wish the problem fizzle out.

His Excellency, President Miroslav understands this as a student of history. Up until 1989, Czechoslovakia held together thanks to the tyranny of communism. When the people could have it no more, the “Velvet Revolution” came to life and the union began crumbling. In 1990, a federal system came to life as Czechoslovakia now became known as Czech and Slovak Federative Republic.

In July 1992, Slovakia declared itself a sovereign state. Six months later, in January 1993, Czechoslovakia became history and two sovereign states namely Czech Republic and Slovakia replaced it. Historically, this turned out to be an entirely peaceful breakup.

For years, the people of Southern Cameroons have been rumbling and grumbling. They have sought legal and diplomatic redress with limited success. Then came the “Coffin revolution” that ignited the current tidal wave of resistance. Like the Velvet Revolution that led to the rebirth of Slovakia, the people of Southern Cameroons hinge their hope that the “Coffin revolution” will lead to the restoration of the independence of Southern Cameroons.

There are eerie similarities between the fate of Czechoslovakia and that of Cameroon. Cameroon is a ticking time bomb and the current escalation of the Southern Cameroons nationalistic ambitions will be the last death knell. If after 75 years, Czechoslovakia could break up to two states, why not Cameroon? The realization of the restoration of the independence of Southern Cameroons is just a matter of time.

It would be naïve for one to imagine that the President of the UNGA can will the resolution of the Southern Cameroons question with the stroke of a pen. Not without formidable pushback from the French vampires whose stranglehold over Cameroon is well known and also from the United Kingdom whose culpability in the bungled process precludes them from riding on the current waves of the restoration of the independence of Southern Cameroons. The General Assembly is a club and members are sworn to protect each other.

Miroslav has himself delineated the evaluation sheet for his tenure a year from now when he said:

“I do hope to be able to say that it was a good session of the General Assembly – good because we delivered concrete results for people, and that we were able to overcome our narrow national views and positions in the interest of compromise, which is good for all of us.”

One of such concrete results would be the restoration of the independence of the people of Southern Cameroons. For this to happen, Miroslav would need to be a maverick aficionado. Southern Cameroonians must court him and lobby him. He is a crown jewel worth investing in.

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Lanterns: The Modern Myth of the Assault Rifle

The Modern Myth of the Assault Rifle

Everyone is horrified at the senseless violence of the Las Vegas shooting.

Politicians, celebrities, and mainstream media are playing the blame game, pointing fingers at President Trump, the NRA, and the fact that the 2nd Amendment allows for private gun ownership. We don’t even know exactly which weapons were used in the attack.

We cannot fathom this level of depravity, and our minds search for and require a reason and someone or thing to blame. No, we don’t all see the world the same way, and it’s fine to disagree on policy. Trotting out a litany of lies to obfuscate the facts every time we're faced with tragedy, however, is unacceptable and fraudulent.

Once again we’re witnessing a complete manipulation of the facts surrounding the “assault” rifle. If it looks like an M-16, it’s called an assault rifle. Even owners and others that know better are referring to these firearms in the same way, because it’s become the common vernacular, and people understand what they’re speaking of, or at least think they do.

It’s a name game, so it’s up to those of us with the knowledge and understanding of weaponry to change the dynamic, and specifically, the buzzwords, because hell will see an ice storm before anyone in the mainstream media reports the truth.  Accuracy does not fit into their agenda as exemplified by Tom Brokaw, a so-called “gun owner,” who once referenced the “AR-14” which is a fictitious firearm — it simply does not exist.

To clear up a popular misunderstanding, the AR in AR-15 stands for Armalite, the manufacturer of the AR series, not Assault Rifle. There are many manufacturers producing AR style rifles.

Another misconception is that these firearms are more destructive than the wood-grain rifles we commonly think of as hunting rifles. There is no difference between them, other than appearance; the action is the same.

When I hear the term “assault rifle,” I conjure images of Al Capone and his gang in the streets with Tommy guns, the scene in The Godfather when Sonny is gunned down on the Long Island Expressway, and the Islamic State shooting into the air in celebration.

These images, though, are not consistent with reality on the ground in America today. The AR-15 style rifle that the Orlando shooter used is not an automatic weapon, it is a semi-automatic weapon. There’s a big difference. The shooter is required to pull the trigger for each and every shot, that’s what semi-automatic means. It is not a machine gun.

Most handguns are semi-automatic, but don’t let their compact size fool you; the damage inflicted by a handgun can be as or more lethal than that of an AR-15.

Semi-automatic rifles have nothing in common with military automatic weaponry, other than resemblance.  Military grade rifles have a selector switch that is not present in a semi-automatic weapon. A rifle set to automatic is generally only used militarily to force the enemy to stop shooting and take cover, often referred to as cover fire. However, when in automatic mode, the rifle loses accuracy. The selector switch is set to semi-automatic most of the time.

Automatic firearms are Type II weapons and purchasing them legally is a lengthy and expensive process. They can be obtained only through a Class 3 Firearms Dealer who is federally licensed to sell Type II firearms; most gun dealers sell only Type 1 firearms. There are waiting periods, background checks, and hoops to jump through before being granted the privilege of paying a $200 government tax and an exorbitant price for the weapon. Relatively few people can afford to buy them. There are only a limited number of Type II firearms available to purchase, therefore the prices have gone up exponentially.

I stress that this procedure is for those who obey and follow the law. Unfortunately, one who is prepared to break the ultimate law, killing another human being, won’t be concerned with breaking a law they would consider to be irrelevant, that of legally purchasing their weaponry.

I must reiterate for clarity, the weapons cited in the Orlando shooting, the San Bernardino attack, the Sandy Hook travesty, and the Colorado movie theater massacres are regular semi-automatic rifles that have the distinction of looking like an M-16.  They are not “assault” weapons.

There is no such thing as an assault weapon — it is a purposely misleading term being ignorantly repeated. There are semi-automatic and automatic, or Type I and Type II. In other words, I look like my sister, but I am not my sister. Look through weapons pictured here.  Can you tell which is an automatic?

The AR-15 has become the weapon of choice for many women who choose to have a home defense firearm. There are multiple reasons that it is preferable for women in particular:

    •    It is lighter and easier to handle than many guns.

    •    There is little to no recoil with the AR-15.  For those with arthritis, shoulder, and spinal issues, it won’t leave you sore and stiff the next day.

    •    It’s a scary-looking weapon and intimidating.  The best scenario is always deterrence, not having to fire.

    •    It is easily modified, making it adaptable for all sizes, shapes, and strengths.

    •    Most importantly for home defense, it can utilize a 30 round magazine.  In a high stress or invasion scenario, you’re more likely to be nervous, frightened, or shaking, and more likely to miss your target.  Having 30 rounds allows you the advantage of shooting until the threat is neutralized.   Magazine size varies, however, according to individual state law.

Yes, they look frightening, and that is the fact behind the myth of the “assault rifle.” They are light, easy to handle, and more accurate than shotguns and high caliber handguns and rifles, so wielding an AR-15 works for a 90-pound woman or a 300-pound man.

Light, easy to handle, and accurate also makes it the choice of criminals and those bent on evil. When the intent is to kill, the choice of weapon does not matter. Hatred or sickness is pulling the trigger, and there is no way to legislate that out of society, but there is no reason other than misdirection to perpetuate inaccurate terminology and the ignorance of society.

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Las Vegas Horse Boarding Property For Sale

An owner of a 5 acre parcel in the northwest portion of the Las Vegas Valley has asked me to find a potential buyer looking for his horse property.

The property has been a +/-15 horse boarding facility with a +/-5,000 SF house; and it has a +/-16 stall barn with a caretakers quarters.  There are also corrals on the property for the horses to be "turned out."

The property is surrounded by higher end homes so your neighbors would be more affluent than the norm.

He would like to get $750,000 for the property "As Is."  This is a tremendous buy for such a large parcel of land in Las Vegas and the boarding entitlement runs with the property.

The house and the barn will need repairs to bring it back up to serviceability.

If interested, please give me a call at my telephone number below.

For Information about Las Vegas Commercial Investment Property, contact David Howes at: OR 702-501-9388

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Did a Foreign Investment Fund Overpay for a Las Vegas 'Strip' Drug Store!?

Can it be true?  Please, say it isn't so.
Did a foreign investment fund overpay for a freestanding drug store here in Las Vegas?

I do NOT know how to get a hold of these investors; and, I wish I did.  Why would anyone pay $1,000 PSF for any property?  Where is the upside?  And, what was the Cap Rate that this will turn out to be once the dust has settled?

It never ceases to amaze me that anyone, whether foreign or domestic, would fork over so much cash for a real estate property in which the ROI was so far out into the future that it may not even be calculable.

In the last year, I have been trying to get any investors interested in any of a number of well positioned net leased properties that are listed in the low to high 8% Cap Rate Range.  And, I am talking an ROI that will pay for itself in 11+/- years.  But, I have been having a hard time convincing foreign investors to even consider Las Vegas as a place to invest -- when there are steals here right now!

Now, this!  IF True...I can't believe that this actually happened.  I just can NOT believe it.  What was the closing phrase that sealed this deal for this investor?  I really and truly want to know.

For well priced an available investment property here in Las Vegas, NV contact David Howes at: davidATdavidhowesDOTnet or 702-501-9388

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Las Vegas Resort Casino Properties For Sale!

Several months ago, I blogged right here that there were a couple of Resort Casino Properties For Sale.  Now, I want to update you on this:  There are Three For Sale and they are all Resort Hotel Casino Properties.

So, IF you have the  pre-requisite amount of money or financial capacity -- which means you are capable of paying $250 Million or more for a property -- send me an email with the proof of capacity.  I will then reply with a Non-Circumvent, Confidentiality and Commission Agreement for your company's Authorized Officer's signature.

Once this 'Non-Circ' is executed, I will then supply your company's signatory the detailed information on the Resort Casino Property that "fits" your financial capacity and investment criteria.

For Information about Las Vegas Commercial Investment Property, contact David Howes at: OR 702-501-9388.


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Monday, February 27, 2012

Former Deputy District Attorney David Schubert Receives Nine Month Jail Sentence

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Judge Ellsworth slapped former Deputy District Attorney David Schubert with a nine month jail sentence stemming from his arrest last March for buying $40 in crack cocaine.  As most of you will recall, Schubert was a top prosecutor who handled the Paris Hilton and Bruno Mars cocaine-related cases not long before his own arrest.

I would imagine doing nine months in the pokey would suck for the average joe; however, for Schubert, I would bet it will be even less fun..

Friday, February 24, 2012

Friday Open Thread!

Hey everyone! TGIF!

Well, it's no longer really "news," but as some of the commenters pointed out earlier this week, 41 civil lawsuits stemming from the 07-08 Hep-C fiasco were just settled.  Yes, that settlement would include the $522.4 MILLION judgment handed out in just one of those cases.  I'd be interested to know the total dollar amount of that settlement..

On a completely unrelated note, are all the February Bar takers ready for next week?  Good luck!
Other than that, I've been scouring the interwebs for some good stuff to post, but I've come up empty handed.  Help me out here - who's got some good gossip or news to share?

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Elissa Cadish Nominated for Federal Court Judge Position

Congratulations, and good luck to Nevada District Court Judge Elissa Cadish!  She was just nominated by President Barack Obama to fill the seat of U.S. District Court Judge Philip Pro, who recently took senior status.

More about Judge Cadish: here

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Is it just me, or...

Meanwhile... Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!  What's everyone doing to celebrate?  Did you send your favorite judge/opposing attorney a valentine?

And, have you heard about Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer?  Apparently, he has a vacation house on the Caribbean island of Nevis.  Thats pretty cool, except for the fact that he and his family were robbed in their vacation home last week by an intruder armed with a machete.  That's most definately not cool.  Luckily, no one was phisically hurt in the robbery.

What else is going on out there?

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Friday Open Thread: Judge Mosley to Retire March 2

So the news came out yesterday that District Judge Donald Mosley will be retiring March 2nd. Good for him, right? The only problem with that proposition is the timing. As the RJ points out, Judge Mosley's retirement comes just 10 days before Dr. Dipak ("Needles") Desai's criminal trial. For those of you who have been in Cambodia (or maybe just Pahrump) for the past few years, Dr. Desai ran the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada where patients didn't ask for Hepatitis, but left with it anyway.

Dr. Desai's criminal trial has been proceeding before Judge Mosley for approximately 18 months now. Judge Mosley's departure will almost certainly delay the trial, which is scheduled to start March 12. Although the timing of Mosley's retirement seems quite convenient, he is turning 65 on February 28th, and we all know that judges are forced to retire within a week after turning 65, right?

I imagine Chief District Judge Jennifer Togliatti is wringing her hands right now trying to decide who should be the lucky judge (or should I say law clerk? We all know the clerk is the one who will get screwed here) to handle this case. Apparently this case was the result of one of the biggest investigations ever conducted by Metro, which is why there are more than 1 million pages of documents produced so far. After handling this case, the judge who takes over may be forced into early retirement as well! Good Luck!

What do you think is this just an unfortunate coincidence, or was there some strategic timing involved in Judge Mosley's decision? Who do you think will replace him? Any rumors out there of other judges retiring soon? Let it all out in the comments. Think of this blog as a nest in a tree of trust and understanding.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

It's not a good week for Henderson

Just a bit of legal news that I wanted to put out there for some discussion:

The Henderson City Council to Adam Greene, who was ripped out of his car and beaten by several Henderson city police officers who thought he was resisting arrest. The only problem? He was actually having a diabetic seizure. OOPS! The video doesn't make things any better for the police officers after they realize he was a diabetic one of the officers is heard laughing. Greene was given $158,000 in the settlement and his wife was given $99,000. Does that seem like an appropriate settlement for this case? What do you think?

Here's the video of the incident:

What amazes me about the story is that only one of the officers was disciplined and he is still with the department.

In other sad news, ex-Henderson city councilwoman Kathleen Vermillion may have attempted to commit suicide on Friday. Vermillion has been in the news lately after her former boyfriend, County Commissioner Steve Sisolak, accused her of trying to extort $3.9 million from him. She had filed a lawsuit against Sisolak for defamation and invading her privacy after her drug tests were released showing she had tested positive for meth. It doesn't appear that this situation is going to end well.

That's all I've got for today. Let me know if there's any other topics you'd like to discuss other than which schools should be sued for releasing too many prospective lawyers into a horrible legal market.

- JD

Friday, February 3, 2012

Friday Open Thread: Sue Your Law School Edition!

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I'm sorry that I'm late getting this Friday Open Thread up this week. I know you guys like to start your day off early with some good legal discussion, but I had a hearing to attend. Anyway, enough with my excuses.

I saw this article yesterday on Above the Law about law grads who decide to sue their schools because they can't get any legal jobs! Surprise! Who knew the legal market was so bad? One of our readers suggested that we do a post on this topic (although that reader suggested this article at MSNBC), probably so we can determine which of our law schools we can sue, right?

This whole fiasco started back when two former students decided to sue Cooley Law and New York Law Schools. Now there are somewhere between 14 and 17 schools being targeted for class action suits over allegedly deceptive employment data. Above the Law's numbers are a bit fuzzy as to how many schools are being targeted now. The title of the article says "Twelve More" law schools are slapped class action law suits, but then it states that "15 additional" schools are targeted on top of the original two, although plaintiffs have only been secured for 11 of the 15 targeted. Then they say again that twelve law suits are being filed, which will bring the total number to 15. I'm not sure how twelve plus the original two equals fifteen, but I didn't go to law school because I'm good at math! It's Friday and my brain hurts trying to sort this whole mess out so I'm not even going to try. All you need to know is that these guys mean business and they plan to file suits against "20-25 law schools every few months" so there's a chance these suits could hit closer to home.

Looking at the list of schools targeted so far, it appears that Cal Western (San Diego), and Southwestern Law School (L.A.) are the only schools with any geographic proximity to Las Vegas. The William S. Boyd School of Law is not on the list. I have (unfortunately) been employed since I graduated law school, so I won't be a member of this class action, but I do think that more transparency is needed in law school reporting of employment data. I'm of the opinion that schools should be required to report the type of work that 93% of their graduates are obtaining. I need to know my chances of getting that pizza delivery job after I graduate, dammit!

What do you think, should these law schools be held accountable if it's true they've been reporting deceptive employment data? Does Boyd have anything to be worried about? Is your law school being targeted? Are YOU going to sue your law school?


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Monday, July 31, 2017

This Post Is Being Recorded

  • Judge Andrew Gordon will hear argument today about a water pipeline. [SFGate]
  • Should all police interrogations be recorded? [Las Vegas Sun]
  • Blunders by federal prosecutors resulted in a robber striking again. [RJ]
  • Med mal sweeps are next Monday. [eighthjdcourt blog]

Friday, July 28, 2017

So Repealing

  • Here's a look at yesterday's ruling in the Wynn-Okada suit. [RJ]
  • The top lawyer for civil rights in the Justice Department is leaving after six months. [KNPR]
  • After a lot of drama, the Senate rejected an Obamacare replacement/repeal last night. [Fox5Vegas]
  • Project REAL's Lyrics and Lawyers event is next week. Do you have your tickets

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Job Tips: Moving Out

Have you ever thought of moving out of the state, only to be put off by the idea of having to take the bar exam again? Have you given it serious enough thought to look up rules on reciprocity and/or admission by motion to see if you can get admitted somewhere else that way? What have you found? Is there anywhere that a lawyer who is only admitted in Nevada can successfully and legally be admitted to practice? Any thoughts about switching to a federal practice area like immigration or social security? Is going in-house a viable option? Any jobs overseas for a Nevada licensed lawyer?

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

A Judge With No Name

  • President Trump announced this morning that the US will not allow transgender people to serve in the military in any capacity. [NPR]
  • A defendant in a federal marijuana case was acquitted yesterday, but didn't show up for the verdict. [RJ]
  • Some nameless judge dismissed a suit against state senator Heidi Gansert. [RJ]
  • The RJ's new state courts reporter is @Rachelacrosby. Other than letting her know to make sure and include judges' names, do you have any tips for her?

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Down Came The Rain

  • Today is the bar exam. We remind you so you can commiserate with those taking it today and also so you can reminisce on that day so many years ago when you sat down in a seedy casino to take a similar exam. Think about how far you've come. Good for you! We're proud of you!
  • President Trump seems to want fire AG Sessions already. [Fox5Vegas]
  • Metro is trying to educate the community about immigration fears. [Las Vegas Sun]
  • The I-Team finds that 10 children died who previously had contact with CPS. [LasVegasNow]
  • Police interrogation is worse than being deposed? [Compelling Discovery]

Monday, July 24, 2017

Six Degrees Of Separation

  • Video has been released showing Alexis Plunkett offering her phone to her client. [News3LV]
  • Did you know Judge Kathleen Delaney testified at the original OJ Simpson trial? [RJ]
  • Do you know Mary Bacon? [eighthjdcourt blog]

Friday, July 21, 2017

In The End, It Doesn't Even Matter

  • Judge Togliatti ordered prosecutors to prepare an execution warrant for a convicted killer which could lead to Nevada's first execution since 2006. [RJ]
  • OJ got parole and several local attorneys got some play in the media. Ozzie Fumo [Fox5Vegas]; David Roger [LasVegasNow]; and, Malcolm LaVergne [Mediaite].
  • UNLV hired a NY sports law firm to assist it in dealing with the Raiders/stadium issues. [Las Vegas Sun]
  • CCSD must pay $400K in bullying case. [RJ]
  • Here's a look at the Las Vegas Municipal Court Youth Offender Court. [RJ]
  • Bizarre case/article about a squatter--if you can make sense of it. [RJ]

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Loose The Juice?

  • Clark County Commissioners approved a $500,000 retainer to lawyer up with Kirk Lenhard in anticipation of a lawsuit. [RJ]
  • George Tiaffay, convicted of hiring a homeless man to kill his wife, now confesses to the crime in his appeal. [RJ]
  • The Las Vegas City Council approved the use of Cashman Field for a USL soccer team. [RJ]
  • Today is OJ Simpson's parole hearing. [Las Vegas Sun

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Bar Exam Blues

Although many of you have probably blocked it from memory, for some of us this time of year always brings up memories of the bar exam. Nevada's July bar exam is next week at UNLV. In honor of those poor souls about to spend three days on the finer points of law they may likely never use so they can practice in Nevada, this post is dedicated to them.  Do you have any tips or advice? Is the bar exam experience from 20 years ago even anything close to what it is today? Any horror stories or words of warning? Is it time for Nevada to adopt the UBE?

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

The Real Problem

  • One of you shared the link to this NY Times article about lawyers and addiction. We hope you will take a few minutes and read it. You'll probably get more out of it than any AAMH CLE you attend. Real question--is this more or less of a problem in the legal profession in Nevada?
  • Some student loan debts are being wiped out because the lender doesn't have a sufficient chain of title. [NY Times]
  • The RJ sued the coroner's office over records. [RJ]
  • Here are some of former DA David Roger's thoughts on the OJ Simpson verdict. [Fox5Vegas; LasVegasNow]

Monday, July 17, 2017

Blue Slipping And Sliding

  • The national spotlight will be on Nevada this week as OJ Simpson gets a parole hearing. [Deadline]
  • Here's a piece on Michael McClinton, one of Simpson's accomplices, featuring some local players throughout. []
  • Here's a look at a Nevada Supreme Court ruling on equitable adoption. [RJ]
  • Dean Heller's decisions not to sign blue slips on federal court nominees is now coming back to haunt him as he tries to get someone else appointed. [RJ]

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Monkey See, Monkey Sue

  • A federal judge said an ADA serial suer operation is like a carnival shell game. Worth noting the Plaintiff in this case was getting $50 a case---what is the attorney getting? [ABC15 Arizona]
  • Meanwhile, here's a look at the status of the 274 ADA cases filed by Whitney Wilcher which appear to have stopped. [RJ]
  • The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard argument about whether a monkey owns the copyright on a selfie photo he took. []

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Think Of The Tailgaters

  • Tickets for Lyrics and Lawyers--Nevada's first legal team karaoke showdown are now available here.
  • Breaking news: jury selection will be critical in Bunkerville standoff retrial. [RJ]
  • There are still a lot of details to work for the new stadium--like parking. [Las Vegas Sun]
  • The US Attorney General Jeff Sessions will be in town today. [LasVegasNow]
  • There is mention of our own AG, Adam Laxalt, in this article on Sheldon Adelson. [Bloomberg]

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Future Proof

  • Clark Hill PLC is absorbing Morris Polich & Purdy.  The local office will take the Clark Hill name effective July 17, 2017. [Crain's Detroit]
  • A nameless court-appointed arbitrator resolved the Westgate/Elvis exhibit dispute. [KNPR]
  • Clark County will have voting centers next year. [TNI]
  • Faraday Future is backing out of Nevada. [TNI]
  • Dispensaries are running out of recreational marijuana and seeking a declaration of "state of emergency." [Fox5Vegas]

Monday, July 10, 2017

Double Dipped

  • Here's a look at double dippers--who receive payments from PERS and still get paid by the County. The persons making the most from this are Judge Robert Teuton and Appeals Court Judge Michael Gibbons. [RJ]
  • Civil bench bar meeting tomorrow July 11 at noon. [eighthjdcourt blog]

Friday, July 7, 2017

No Sex In The Champagne Room

  • Alexis Plunkett was indicted on a dozen felony charges for allowing a client/inmate to use her cell phone. Her current attorney Michael Becker says she believed the use was permitted under the CCDC guidelines. [RJ; Fox5VegasDaily Mail]
  • Attorney Curtis Cannon, who made headlines a few years back for engaging in a sex act with an inmate client, was sentenced to five years probation yesterday. [RJ]
  • For those of you wondering, Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct 1.8(j) says, "A lawyer shall not have sexual relations with a client unless a consensual sexual relationship existed between them when the client-lawyer relationship commenced. This paragraph does not apply when the client is an organization." [We'd link to the rules, but the Legislature's site is still down/inaccessible because of fires [RJ].]
  • Kathleen Drakulich was appointed as the newest judge in Washoe County. [KTNV]
  • Here's the latest on Legacy Golf Club, including language that requires it to be a golf course until 2038, as lawyers start to get involved. [Fox5Vegas]
  • Some of you have written us complaining about the new e-filing site--please feel free to continue your complaints in the comments as some of the people who make decisions about these types of things read the blog.

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Not The City's Concern

  • Las Vegas City Attorney Brad Jerbic says what John Curtas does on his own time as a blogger is not the City's concern. [KTNV]
  • Death sentence for Thomas Randolph. [RJ]

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

  • The Legacy Golf Club is Henderson sold and closed immediately--with development plans in the future? [RJ; Fox5Vegas]
  • How the City of Las Vegas is fighting squatters. [Las Vegas Sun]
  • A look at Yelp's grudge against Google. [Las Vegas Sun]
  • Old news (to us, but hey's it's a slow news day): all murder cases in Clark County are now being handled by the 4 judges on the murder panel. [LasVegasNow]


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Las Vegas Sun

November 20, 2018

Currently: 45° — Complete forecast

Heat wave continues to scorch LV Valley

Notably Hot Days in Las Vegas History

  • 117 degrees: July 24, 1942, and July 19, 2005
  • 116 degrees: June 15, 1940, and Aug. 3, 1979
  • 113 degrees: Sept. 1, 1950
  • 109 degrees: May 23, 2003
  • 103 degrees: Oct. 1, 1978

— National Weather Service

Whitney Rotert, a 14-year Las Vegas resident, was not at all surprised that Tuesday's heat was one for the top of the record books.

"It feels like it," she said as she picked up a painted pot at a shop on Eastern Avenue and Pebble Road.

"It's too hot," she said as the sun set on a day that reached a 117-degree high at 3:22 p.m., according the National Weather Service. It tied the record for the Las Vegas Valley set 63 years ago.

Southern Nevada shattered five other summer records, National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Fuis reported, including the record high for the day, which was 115 degrees set in 1989. Tuesday ranked as the fourth day in a row that the high temperature has been 115 degrees or higher. The previous record was three days in a row set in July 1942, June 1950 and June 1994.

The Weather Service extended an excessive heat warning through 8 p.m. today. Las Vegas could reach 114 degrees or more today.

Connecticut native Lynn Bakis moved to Las Vegas 15 years ago and considers scorching Southern Nevada summers the way New Englanders treat winter.

"Here you hibernate in the summertime," Bakis said. She'd rather suffer through three months' heat than spend it in rain and snow.

"Just think when it finally breaks in the fall," Bakis said of the heat.

Fuis said the Weather Service sees some seasonal monsoonal moisture knocking at Southern Nevada's door. Hurricane Emily, which made landfall in northern Mexico, is expected to bring enough moisture to fire up thunderstorms late Friday through the early part of next week.

"We'll go from uncomfortably very dry and hot to uncomfortably humid and hot," Fuis said. "With the humidity, it will feel just as miserable."

For 10-year resident Ashley Brennan, the secret to beating the heat is staying inside during the hottest part of the day.

"We go outside at night when it's cooler," Brennan said.

That strategy didn't work early Tuesday when the morning low of 95 degrees broke the record for the hottest low temperature of 93 degrees set just two days ago, Fuis said.

Brennan's friend, Laurel Vandusteeg, visiting from Minneapolis, stood nearby wearing a long-sleeved black sweatshirt with a hood.

"It's OK, it's not that big of a deal," Vandusteeg said of the heat.

Actually, the heat is a big deal, especially for those not accustomed to it, said Tim Szymanski, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue spokesman.

Paramedics answered 20 heat-related calls on Tuesday, Szymanski said.

Emergency calls for heat stress have averaged 15 to 25 a day for the past week, which is five to eight times the normal responses for paramedics, he said.

"Tourists aren't acclimated to this kind of heat," Szymanski said.

A total of six out-of-state visitors have died from heat-related conditions from 2001 until 2003, the last year for which records are available, said Wei Yang, state director for the Center for Health Data and Research in Carson City.

All but one of those deaths occurred in Clark County, Yang said. That tourist died in Churchill County. One person died in 2001, three in 2002 and two in 2003.

A total of 65 people have died from heat-related causes from 2000 through 2003, and they were all Clark County residents, except one person who died in Elko in 2002 Yang said.

While eight glasses of water a day keeps the average person hydrated when temperatures are cooler, drinking 10 to 12 glasses of water is not unreasonable in this heat, nutritionist Jeff Allen said.

"In the sun, you lose not only salt, but magnesium, calcium and trace minerals," Allen said. "I've lived here awhile, so I'm acclimated."

The heat had stores, restaurants and businesses stretching air conditioners' effectiveness with electric fans to cool customers further. Many businesses have wrapped fabric around their outside door handles to protect patrons' hands from burns.

The highest daily average temperature was also broken Tuesday, Fuis said. Combining the morning low and the day's high averaged to 106 degrees, one degree higher than the record set two days ago.

The official record taken at McCarran International Airport for 115 degrees or greater in one month was also broken on Tuesday. This month temperatures have soared over the mark five days, compared to four days set just yesterday.

McCarran also experienced some flight delays from the heat, airport spokeswoman Elaine Sanchez said late Tuesday.

America West had some cancellations Tuesday, Sanchez said.

"It is a law of physics," Sanchez said, that some planes have to readjust the weight because it takes longer for aircraft to take off when the temperature is 114 degrees or above.

Business traveler Marc Jerden said in an e-mail message that he and hundreds of other passengers were stranded for eight or even 10 hours Monday.

Jerden was trying to catch a connecting flight through Las Vegas from Portland, Ore., to Tucson. The America West flight was delayed every half hour until 7 p.m. Monday, then canceled due to "heat delay."

At 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, Jerden caught his connecting flight.

"I know the science. It's definitely a good reason," Jerden said. "Let me assure you it was more than minor."

Tuesday afternoon America West had canceled three flights and delayed nine others into the evening hours.

Nevada Power Co. decided to delay a scheduled outage to make repairs on Friday, affecting about 2,000 customers in North Las Vegas, spokeswoman Sonya Headen said. Instead, the utility company will reschedule the equipment repairs.

The high temperature reached or topped 100 degrees for a record eighth consecutive day Tuesday at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, the National Weather Service said.

The old record of seven straight days reaching the century mark was set July 21-27 of 1980 and matched July 17-23 in 1988.

The current heat streak began on July 12 with a high of 104 degrees. Tuesday's high in Reno was 101 degrees, one degree shy of an individual record for that date set in 1970.


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Day 33: Watch the superbowl

I am the self proclaimed anti-sport. Gym was my least favourite subject in school and I dreaded it, especially football.  Not only was there a scary ball flying towards your head but it was a pointy scary ball.  I purposely would run near the opposition so I would never ever be open and have the ball thrown to me.

I have never seen a superbowl before so I thought my first one should be done properly.  I know nothing about the rules or which team is better but I thought I should do a proline ticket.  I had to ask a guy who was also playing how to do it because I had no idea.  Here are my picks…. apparently Detroit already made me a loser.

I don’t like beer so I chose the next best thing, Corona MargaritasImageSnackadiums are all the rage on Pinterest, so here is mine:ImageWhile I was at it I also made some deviled eggs with cumin, chili and paprika, nom nom. And some cream cheese, pickle, tex mex cheese roll ups. While this is probably mostly about the food and drinks for me I am hoping that I might actually learn some of the rules. Go team!

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September 2, 2014: read your own tarot cards

I slept like shit last night and today I was a ball of anxiety. Work was long and I’ve decided that its overrated. By the time I’ve made school lunches, my own lunch, dishes, dog walks, garbage out, dinner and about a dozen school forms completed the day is done. Except of course it isn’t because you have to work on top of that. How a working parent maintains a tidy home I will never know. I think a healthy dose of whiskey upon return home from work in the evening might do the trick. I’ll consider it. If I could trade my depression and anxiety for another mental illness I would most certainly choose a mild OCD with regards to tidiness. Then perhaps I would feel fulfilled in my tidiness rather than exhausted and resentful. The grass is always greener right?

A month or two ago I purchased a deck of tarot cards and an easy handbook to learn about them. They’ve sat around for quite awhile which is odd for me as I love opening and looking at new things. I brought them to work and thought I’d learn over my lunch hour. Apparently you’re meant to read the whole book through before you begin so I did a very high level peruse. After reading the book the cards are supposed to spend a night under your pillow to transfer your energy. I figured they’d sat around the house long enough to absorb plenty of energy already. You aren’t to lay the cards out on a table, they need cloth of some kind so I spread my yellow cardigan with gold flowers buttons across my desk. I imagine had someone walked in on me I might have looked foolish.

As you’re supposed to I had a question or rather a thought of a specific situation in mind before selecting my four cards. They were: the sun, queen of pentacles, four of pentacles and the hierophant. Based on my thought/question these cards all made perfect sense with no need to stretch or guess at any of their meanings. With that said now that I’ve perused at a slightly slower pace I see that I skipped an important step about how to select the four cards and what the placement of each represents. I should know in about six weeks or so if it was all complete bullshit. Although really if I did it wrong it’s bound to be bullshit right? Maybe I should try again. Well see. If it rains again tomorrow at lunch I’ll be desk bound again.

I’ve begun watching downton Abby and the grandmother bares a striking resemblance to my own grandmother. Right down to the horrible yet friendly pomp and racism. Perhaps if I didn’t watch downton Abby my house might not be as messy. A thought to ponder.

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November 6, 2014: Eat lunch at a social enterprise

Today I ate lunch at an amazing restaurant run by a Christian group (although if you hadn’t read up about it you would have no idea it was religiously based) this social enterprise provides skill building opportunities for individuals in need of experience and even runs and after school homework club. What I like best about it is it’s button exchange program. On the counter sits two large jars of buttons. One jar is for those who can’t afford to buy a meal to pay with buttons instead. Each button is worth $1 and you can use as many as you need. The other jar of buttons was for people who wanted to buy buttons to place in the other jar for people who needed them ($1 to buy) For $15 I got a grilled cheese sandwich, vintage looking bottle of root beer and curried potato and leek soup with a scone and bought 8 buttons to put in jar for someone in need.

The restaurant was an inclusive space with a mix of those paying with buttons and those paying with cash. The family style tables promote friendly conversation and provide a comfortable atmosphere. Probably one of the only restaurants where you could see a lawyer and a homeless person eating at the same table. The food was great, decor was modern vintage and the feeling of helping others by shoving food in your food hole is pretty awesome.

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Saturday, January 20, 2018

Footprints in the Snow

An unsullied expanse of snow is a beautiful sight. To preserve the recent pristine white as long as possible, I tried to walk along the edges of the sidewalk. The stretch of snow in front of my house made it, intact, nearly to the end of the cold.

The last morning, I walked out the front door, headed to the barn. I took my usual edge-of-the-sidewalk route but, after a few steps, noticed something unexpected. Large footsteps marched in a row, right through the center of the snow. They were a male's prints, and considerably larger than mine.

What in the world? I thought. After another moment, I realized the source of the snow disturbance. The UPS man had boldly walked straight up the path to the door. Every step had left a clear impression in the snow.

As I stared at the evidence he'd left behind, as well as my own footprints in the snow, I realized an important truth. Where we walk, and how, are more important than we realize. Every step we make leaves an imprint, though not often visible to us.

Jesus' instructions to the disciples rang in my heart. "Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men." (Mark 1:17 nasb) If we choose to follow Him, we, too, must walk in His steps, both where and how He walked. How? It was because of God's great love for us that Jesus came, and it that same love for which He persevered all the way to the cross. If we are to walk as He walked, then, we must walk in love - for God and for others.

In eternity, we'll see the impact our steps have made. Unfortunately, not all of mine will have left a positive impact. I can't change my wrong steps, but I can make better choices for the future.

Today, let's ask God to give us a glimpse of our own footprint. Do my steps draw me closer to Him? Does every step lead someone else closer to Christ, as well? If not, pray that God will direct our paths in such a way that He will be glorified and honored by our life's journey, all the way until He leads us home.

"Your ears will hear a word behind you, 'This is the way, walk in it,' whenever you turn to the right or to the left." Isaiah 30:21 nasb
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Super Robot to the rescue! How robots can help you stay GDPR compliant.

Winter might be over, but GDPR is here! If you’re been hibernating to avoid what that entails, it’s time to sort things out, with some help from software robots!

Be prepared from Day 1.

The bigger the company, the more requests you can expect to start coming in from customers (keep reading to learn more about what kinds of demands they might come to you with) early on.  Even the biggest companies with huge legal departments will face a challenge with GDPR. The details of GDPR requirements and regulations can seem murky, so no matter what resources you and your company have behind you, you’ll want to do everything you can to make sure that you are GDPR compliant.

While we appreciate consumers and the importance of their personal data, there’s no denying that GDPR is placing new and tough demands on companies. That’s where Robotic Process Automation (or RPA) can come in handy. While technology might seem like the enemy when it comes to personal data, some of the robots are on our side! These friendly bots can keep your worst GDPR nightmares from coming true, and protect your company from making mistakes when trying to manually process years or decades worth of data.

What is GDPR?

GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation, is a series of regulations governing how personal data is handled within the European Union. These regulations are designed to give people more oversight of and control over their personal data. To put it (very) simply, GDPR stipulates that consumers need to give explicit permission for how their personal data can be used by companies working in the EU.

You can read more about the regulations on the official website.

It’s understandable in this day and age that people are concerned about what data companies gather and share, and how that data is used. With Facebook and other companies in the news every day, people are being forced to think hard about what information they’re regularly giving out. For consumers, GDPR is supposed to be a way to know that the way their data is being used is standardized and under their own control.

But what do these new regulations mean for companies?

As a company, you need to be able to answer customers requests, and quickly. Processes that will often be affected by these regulations include unsubscribing and “forgetting” people, telling people what data you have about them, proving that you have permission to send messaging to people, updating a person’s data and creating new contacts in the legal manner.

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To help you comply with GDPR, we’ve created four types of software robots. While each of these robots has a different function, they also need to be flexible, because the demands placed on you won’t always be the same with every consumer or in every situation.

Robot 1 – Get my data

The ‘Get my data’ robot will allow you to provide customers who ask for it with all the data that you have on them, and where that data is stored (in terms of what systems and where those systems “live”). When you work with LEKAB, we help you build a robot that can pull all GDPR-relevant data from every system in your company. Having a robot do this for you is beneficial both because you avoid having someone manually check every system for data on a specific person, and because you’re then able to present that person with all of their data in a neat, uniform way.

Robot 2 – Forget me

This needs to be a particularly flexible robot, because there are so many different factors that need to be accounted for. Does someone simply want to be unsubscribed, or do they want to be actually “forgotten”, in which case you’ll need to completely remove the data you have on them from all systems. What is the data piece you use to identify someone in your various systems, is it a UUID, an email address, a name?

This robot will be programmed to take different actions in different pre-defined situations – with ability of course to add new actions when new situations arise.

Robot 3 – Check my compliance record

This robot is a little tricky, because you’ll probably actually want two robots! The first robot will be the “check my compliance record” robot. The ‘check my compliance record’ robot will show you who has access to the data in question, and show you what your status is in terms of GDPR compliance. You’ll need to regularly assess whether everything you’ve been doing has been compliant, not just in terms of how data is now stored but in the handling of that data.

The second robot is the “make me compliant” robot. This robot will be programmed to validate your data according to specific dimensions, and if it isn’t accurate, make it up-to-date. This robot should be in place when new contacts are being added to your data base. Speaking of which…

Robot 4 – Create new data

This robot is also tied to all of your systems, and will be used to create new data records. As of May 25th, you’ll need to be sure that new data is always entered in compliantly during customer onboarding. Depending on your processes and internal systems, this could be as simple as accurately and compliantly entering data into your one CRM system, or as complex as making sure data is securely and accurately entered into dozens of CRM, billing, marketing, and other systems.

What will happen in the future?

As new cases and situations emerge, companies who work within the European Union (and courts) will work out all the as yet unknown details of GDPR. As these details emerge, robots can be reprogrammed or even added to deal with any new demands. Being set up with robots ready to take action (with no learning time) will let your company both eliminate error and continue to save time.

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Naach ★★★½

(yet another) deeply misunderstood ram gopal varma film, not so much a failed attempt at re-creating rangeela as a bittersweet, very personal updating of that film's central relationships by someone much more familiar with the possibilities and heartbreaks of the bombay film industry.

held back by the soundtrack and some of the flashier choreographed numbers, which never quite gel. whenever it slows down and focuses on the three leads it sings. key is that final line, and all the ways it repeats and mutates in meaning throughout the film.