Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Member in the News: Pat Getter's E-Book Released

‘Deposition vs. Root Canal’
Paperback, E-Book Give ‘Preparation Techniques to Make Dental Work the Only Painful Experience’


            LAS VEGAS – Deposition vs. root canal? Tough choice if you conjure up an image of being given the third degree by Perry Mason. But, giving a deposition need not be a dreaded – and dreadful – experience.
           
            In her new book, “Deposition vs. Root Canal,” local author Pat Getter explains how depositions unfold, what to expect and ways for deponents to focus and strengthen their responses to be more comfortable and confident as effective, credible witnesses.  
            “It’s not unusual to be intimidated or nervous by the thought of testifying under oath,” Getter said. “You just don’t want it to affect your ability to communicate. The best way to overcome this is to be prepared.”

            “Deposition vs. Root Canal” is sound advice for anyone named in a lawsuit, being sued or in a custody battle. It is also a handy primer for attorneys to give to their clients, especially when attorneys don’t have the time, do not enjoy the task or simply do not know how to prepare deponents. 

            “Most attorneys appreciate the importance of preparing to take depositions, but fewer appreciate the importance of preparing deponents to give depositions,” she said.

            Getter researched these techniques after her personal preparation for depositions given as part of a series of lawsuits demanding more than a billion dollars from her former Fortune 100 employer.
                       
            “Deposition vs. Root Canal” paperback is available at www.HelpMeBeDeposed.com, at CreateSpace at http://bit.ly/HS15xb and at Amazon at http://amzn.to/HQMGWn

            “Deposition vs. Root Canal” e-book is available at www.HelpMeBeDeposed.com, for Kindles at Amazon at http://amzn.to/HXqsRR and for Nooks at Barnes and Noble at http://bit.ly/HbsLTd.

All other readers are available at www.smashwords.com.

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Pat Getter also is the author of “Find Your Inner ‘Popeye’ – Work Advice for Square Pegs in the Round Holes of Life.”

Monday, April 16, 2012

April Meeting Recap

April 16, 2012
Meeting recap


In this Message:

· New faces and Members Rarely Seen

· Margo Pesek as speaker

· Happy Birthdays

· Walking Box Ranch tour scheduled

· Las Vegas Showgirl photos wanted

· Next Meeting date


What a perfect spring day it was today and even with the pleasant day outside, 39 members of the Las Vegas Media Group met for lunch and enjoyed one another’s company. There was lots of catching up to do with friends, especially those we haven’t seen for awhile: Hank Thornley, Sandy Stesch, and A.D. Hopkins, and to meet some new: Harry Mortenson (husband of Helen), Rusty Feuer (along with her brother, Wayne) and Corinne Sidney (former Las Vegas showgirls).


Our speaker was the Las Vegas Review Journal travel columnist Margo Pesek and gave some great insights into Nevada off-the-beaten-path. As usual, we had give-aways with our raffle, which is always a lot of fun.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout-outs to

  • Jane Pinjuv
  • Dave Pinjuv
  • Milt Bozanic
  • Jackie Brett
  • Kathleen McClean
  • Gretchen Payne
Joe Thomson made an announcement about a tour of the Walking Box Ranch.
He is going to forward the details to me and I will be sure to let all of you know when and where to meet. Sounds like a great tour! 

In addition to the Walking Box Ranch tour, several other events are taking place:
· Victorian Casino Antiques Auction (May 4-6). Go to www.vcaauction.com
· Hacks and Tracks XV (A Jim Marsh sponsored event). Contact Jim if you are interested and would like more information.


Lisa is looking for your collection of Las Vegas showgirl memorabilia: photographs, news articles and postcards.

She is compiling all for a book on the subject and would like to have as much variety as she can. If you have any that you would like to see published in a pictorial history of Las Vegas showgirls, please contact her at 702 245-9206 or email at gioiaacres1988@gmail.com


Mark your calendars that our next meeting is on May 21, ALWAYS the 3rd Monday of the month. We might even see Frank Mitrani at the next one! RSVP by the Thursday before, please!

Monday, April 9, 2012

Member to Appear on American Restoration

Las Vegas Media Group member, Andy Martello, has informed us that on April 18th he will appear on the History Channel's show, American Restoration

We met Andy a while back because he has the same last name (but no relation to) as Willie Martello, the owner of long-defunct El Rey Club in Searchlight, Nevada.  I knew someone who was researching Willie and I came across Andy's blog and contacted him.  Although Andy is not related to Willie, nor is he an "hier to the throne" of the El Rey, he became so interested in the history of both that he has decided to write a book.  In his quest for research material he has also collected numerous El Rey Club memorabilia.  That's how he came into possession of a billboard of the club and to be featured on the History Channel program.

To find out more about Andy and his passion, check out his blog at Andy Martello's El Rey Club Project. 

The show airs locally (Las Vegas time). For more on American Restoration visit http://www.history.com/shows/american-restoration

Congratulations, Andy.  We'll all be tuning in on April 18.