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22 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Paris
From stylish boutiques to exquisite cuisine, Paris is synonymous with the finer things in life. The city celebrates its cultural heritage by assiduously maintaining its historic landmarks, formal French gardens, and world-class art collections. Visit the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay to see the Mona Lisa and Monet's masterpieces. Wander the distinctive quartiers (neighborhoods) to discover the medieval Latin Quarter, the legendary café scene in Saint-Germain-de-Prés, and the Bohemian atmosphere of Montmartre. In every hidden corner and at all the famous sites, Paris casts a spell of enchantment. One visit may inspire a lifelong love affair.
See also: Where to Stay in Paris
1 Eiffel Tower
This may be the most famous monument in the world and is certainly the most emblematic of Paris. It's hard to believe that the structure was dismissed as a monstrosity when it was first unveiled. The Eiffel Tower was designed by Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel and built for the Paris Exhibition of 1889, which marked the centenary of the French Revolution. The tower consists of 15,000 steel sections held together by 2.5 million rivets. This innovative structure is now considered a masterful architectural feat and is one of the top tourist attractions in Paris. From the Jardins du Trocadéroand the lawns of the Champs de Mars, there is just the right distance from the Eiffel Tower for a great photo. The tower stands 307 meters tall. It was the world's tallest building until the Empire State Building was erected. Visitors can take an elevator or walk up the 360 steps to arrive at the first level (at 57 meters) and 344 more steps to the second level (at 115 meters). To reach the top level, at the dizzying elevation of 276 meters, take the exhilarating elevator ride from the second level. At the top, views of the Paris cityscape are truly stunning. For those interested in a gourmet meal, the Restaurant le Jules Vernes is on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. This Michelin-starred restaurant features expansive windows that allow diners to enjoy the amazing views.
If you want to save time while visiting the Eiffel Tower, the Skip the Line: Eiffel Tower Tickets and Small-Group Tour is an excellent option. Not only will you avoid standing in long lines when you arrive at this famous icon, you'll also hear stories about its history and architecture from an expert guide.
2 Louvre Museum
A sumptuous palace that was once the home of France's Kings, the Louvre is now a marvelous museum of fine art. Visitors enter the museum in the courtyard of the palace at the glass pyramid (designed by Ieoh Ming Pei in 1917). This Louvre Museum possesses more than 30,000 works of art, from antiquities to medieval art and European painting of the 15th to 19th centuries. It is impossible to see it all in one visit, but tourists can focus on one particular gallery such as classical sculpture, Italian Renaissance art, or 17th-century French paintings; or take a tour of the highlights. The museum's most famous piece is the Mona Lisa or La Gioconda (in French La Joconde) painted by Leonardo da Vinci in 1503-1505. Other exceptional masterpieces are the ancient Venus de Milo sculpture, the monumental Victory of Samothrace of the Hellenistic period, the immense Wedding Feast at Cana painting by Veronese (1563), and Botticelli's frescoes. Also a must-see is Liberty Leading the People (1831) by Eugène Delacroix, which depicts the violence of the Revolution of 1830.
A great way to see the Louvre and learn about its collections is to sign up for a Skip the Line: Louvre Museum Walking Tour including Venus de Milo and Mona Lisa. This three-hour tour gives you fast access to the galleries and spotlights some of the museum's most famous works, with an informative commentary from a knowledgeable guide.
The Louvre is surrounded on one side by the elegant Jardin des Tuileries, one of the largest and loveliest parks in Paris. The famous French landscape architect André Le Nôtre (who also designed the park at Versailles) created the Tuileries Gardens in classic formal French style. The gardens feature perfectly manicured trees, decorative pools, and park benches. There is also a pleasant café restaurant with outdoor seating.
3 Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
A triumph of Gothic architecture, the Notre-Dame stands in the heart of Paris on the Ile de la Cité (an island in the Seine River) near the Latin Quarter. An island in the Seine River, the Ile de la Cité is the historical and geographical center of Paris. On this small plot of land, the Romans built the Gallo-Roman city of Lutetia, and from the 6th century to the 14th century the Kings of France resided here. The Notre-Dame Cathedral was founded in 1163 by King Louis IX (Saint Louis) and Bishop Maurice de Sully, and the construction took more than 150 years. The cathedral was first created in Early Gothic style, while later additions (the west front and the nave) show the transition to High Gothic style. Tourists are immediately struck by the ornamental design of the facade, with its profusion of sculptures, flying buttresses, and gargoyles. Look out for the 21 figures in the Gallery of Kings who lost their heads during the Revolution. (The heads are now on display in the Musée de Cluny.)
After admiring the decorative doorway, enter the sanctuary to take in the grandeur of this immense vaulted space. The sanctuary seems almost endless and beckons visitors with the light of flickering candles. The interior features magnificent stained-glass windows, in particular the rose window in the north transept. This stunning work of art features 80 Old Testament scenes centered around the Virgin. Every Saturday and Sunday at 9:15pm, the cathedral offers a special audiovisual show designed to inspire visitors. The show projects images onto a 100-square-meter screen of tulle for a magical effect. Entrance is free.
4 Avenue des Champs-Élysées
The most monumental boulevard in Paris used to be a desolate field of marshland until the 16th century, when it was landscaped by Le Nôtre. The Champs-Elysées is divided into two parts with the Rond-Point des Champs-Elysées as its intersection. The lower part of the Champs-Elysées, bordering the Place du Concorde, includes a spacious park, the Jardin des Champs-Élysées, and the Petit Palais fine arts museum. The upper part, extending to the Arc de Triomphe, is lined by luxury shops, hotels, restaurants, cafés, cinemas, and theaters. This bustling area draws many tourists and is a gathering place for Parisians.
The Champs-Elysées is famous for its prestigious establishments such as Maison Ladurée (75 Avenue des Champs-Elysées), a patisserie shop renowned for its opulent 18th-century tea salon and exquisite pastries (their specialty is "macarons"), and upscale designer boutiques like Tiffany & Co. (62 Avenue des Champs-Élysées), Louis-Vuitton boutique (101 Avenue des Champs-Elysées), and Cartier (154 Avenue des Champs-Élysées). For fine dining, the top choices are the legendary "brasserie du luxe" restaurant Le Fouquet's and the swanky gastronomic restaurant L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon (133 Avenue des Champs-Élysées) that boasts two Michelin stars. Although the Champs-Élysées has an image of elegance, there are many places that cater to tourists in a hurry and students on a budget, such as Starbucks, H&M, Quick, and McDonald's.
Address: Address: Champs-Elysées, 75008 Paris (Métro: Champs-Élysées Clemenceau station to visit the Jardin des Champs-Élysées and Petit Palais; Franklin d. Roosevelt station for Laduree; George V station for the main shopping area)
5 Musee d'Orsay
This renowned collection of Impressionist art is one of Paris' top attractions. The museum is housed in an expansive space (formerly the Belle Epoque-era Gare d'Orsay railway station) and the collection represents the work of all the masters of Impressionism. The artists range from classic Impressionist masters Degas, Manet, Monet, and Renoir to Post-Impressionist artists such as Bonnard, Cézanne, and Van Gogh; the Pointillists (Seurat, Signac); and Bohemian artists like Toulouse Lautrec. Some of the museum's most memorable pieces include Claude Monet's The Magpie, Gare Saint-Lazare, and Luncheon on the Grass and Renoir's Ball at Moulin de la Galette, which was painted in Montmartre. The Orsay Museum is the best place in Paris to get an overview of Impressionist art history-from the gentle brush strokes of Monet to the wild, colorful scenes of Gauguin. The museum also features exhibits of decorative objects and photography as well as two cafés and an upscale restaurant that is worth the splurge. The restaurant was the former restaurant of the Hôtel d'Orsay and is a listed historic monument with gilded ceilings and sparkling chandeliers.
6 Palais Garnier Opera House & the Bibliotèchque-Musée de l'Opera
The Palais Garnier Opera House is a sensational Neo-Baroque theater designed as a venue for opera and ballet performances. The building was created by Charles Garnier in lavish "Napoleon III" style and was built between 1862 and 1875. The facade features classical columns and eight sculptures representing allegorical figures: Poetry, Music, Idyll, Recitation, Song, Drama, and Dance. The loggia depicts busts of composers Halévy, Meyerbeer, Rossini, Auber, Spontini, Beethoven, and Mozart. At the very top of the building are four exquisite gilded groups glorifying Poetry and Fame. Garnier's sensational floor plan of 11,000 square meters dazzles the eye but only offers seating for 2,200 people. Most of the building's space is dedicated to the grand foyer with its incredible marble entrance staircase and opulently gilded lamps. The plush red and gold auditorium is adorned with a ceiling painting by Chagall. The salons are beautifully decorated with gilded moldings and ceiling frescoes.
For a deeper understanding of Paris opera and its rich cultural heritage, visit the Bibliotèchque-Musée de l'Opera (Library-Museum of the Opera House) located inside the building. The library and museum contains three centuries of archives as well as exhibits dedicated to the art of opera. The museum's permanent collection features drawings of costumes and scenery, scale models, and paintings of the Opera House. Throughout the year, the museum hosts temporary thematic exhibits, for example a presentation of the Ballets Suédois' (Swedish Ballet) avant-garde dance in the 1920s and a tribute to the Ballets Russes (Russian Ballet) celebrating the centenary of Serge Diaghilev's company.
Attending an opera or ballet performance at the Palais Garnier is a favorite tourist experience. The Opéra Garnier hosts performances by companies of the highest caliber. The Opera House also has a bookstore-boutique and a stylish restaurant that serves classic French cuisine.
Address: Address: Place de l'Opéra, 8 Rue Scribe (at Auber) 75009 Paris (Métro: Opéra)
7 Place de la Concorde
Created between 1755 and 1775 by the architect of King Louis XV, this impressive octagonal square is at the heart of 18th-century Paris. With its majestic dimensions, the Place de la Concorde is one of the most beautiful squares in the city. It was the scene of several key historical events, including the execution of King Louis XVI, and it was part of Napoleon's triumphal route. The square offers sensational views of the triumphal route towards the Arc de Triomphe and the Défense, and towards the Louvre as well as to the Madeleine and the Palais-Bourbon. At the center is an Egyptian obelisk that was presented to Charles X by the Viceroy of Egypt. During summer, there is a Ferris wheel here. The Place de la Concorde is a busy intersection with heavy traffic, circulating at high speeds. French drivers don't always pay attention to pedestrians, so make sure to get out of the way. To arrive at the Place de la Concorde, walk from the Louvre through the Jardin du Tuileries or the Rue du Rivoli, or follow the Quai along the Seine River. Alternatively take the Métro to Concorde station.
8 Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe is dedicated to the victorious French armies of the Revolution and the First Empire. Napoleon ordered the building of this mighty structure in 1806 but did not live to see its completion in 1836. Designed by JF Chalgrin, the arch features reliefs with larger-than-life-size figures, which depict the departure, victories, and glorious return of the French armies. Particularly noteworthy is the relief by François Rude on the Champs-Elysées front, Departure of the Volunteers of 1792, also known as The Marseillaise, illustrating the troops setting out, led by the winged spirit of Liberty. On the inner surface of the arch are the names of more than 660 generals and more than a hundred battles. From the viewing platform, there are panoramic views of the 12 avenues, which radiate from the Place de l'Etoile, including the route from the Champs-Elysées to Place de la Concorde and the Louvre. It's possible to see all the way to La Défense, Montmartre, and the Eiffel Tower. At the foot of the Arc de Triomphe is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, dedicated in 1921 as a memorial to the dead of World War I. Every evening at 6:30pm, a small delegation of soldiers rekindle the flame at the tomb, and every year on November 11, the anniversary of the Armistice of 1918, there are ceremonies commemorating those who perished in both world wars.
Address: Address: Place Charles-de-Gaulle, 75008 Paris (Métro: Charles-de-Gaulle-Etoile)
9 Sainte-Chapelle
In the Palais de Justice on the Ile de la Cité, Sainte-Chapelle is considered a rare jewel of the Middle Ages. This masterpiece of High Gothic architecture was built from 1242 to 1248 for King Louis IX (Saint Louis) to house the precious Christian relics, which he had acquired from the Byzantine Emperor. The altar displays a relic of the Crown of Thorns. The chapel is renowned for its exquisite stained-glass windows, which give the sanctuary an iridescent glow and serene aura. The colors and light symbolize divinity and the Heavenly Jerusalem. Sainte-Chapelle is rarely used for mass but often serves as a venue for concerts. Listening to classical music in this space is truly an inspiring spiritual experience. To find the chapel, enter the iron gate of the Palais de Justice and walk through the inner courtyard.
Address: Address: 4 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris (Métro: Notre-Dame-des-Champs or Vavin station)
10 Luxembourg Gardens
The Luxembourg Gardens are the best known park in Paris after the Tuileries. The gardens were laid out in the 17th century when the Palais du Luxembourg was built, but they were given their present form in the 19th century by the architect J.F. Chalgrin. The central feature of the park is the large octagonal pond with a fountain, flanked by two elegant terraces lined with statues. This part of the park is laid out in the French classical style, with many chairs spread about for visitors to use. The park is very popular with Parisians for relaxing and picnicking especially the students of the Latin Quarter. Another key feature is the picturesque Fontaine de Médicis, hidden under trees opposite the east front of the palace. The 17th-century fountain basin has a Renaissance monument featuring the river gods of the Rhône and the Seine and is a reminder of the former owner, Marie de Médicis. The large pond is popular with small children who use it to sail miniature boats (the boats can be hired at a kiosk by the pond), while other children enjoy the Grand Guignol, a traditional marionette show. In the southwest of the park near the tennis courts, the Théâtre du Luxembourg seats 275 and presents charming puppet shows in French.
Address: Address: 19 Rue de Vaugirard (and Rue de Médicis) 75006 Paris (Métro: Luxembourg or Odeon)
11 Sacré-Coeur and Quartier Montmartre
Sitting at the highest point in Paris like an ornamental decoration, the Basilique Sacré-Coeur has a special aura. Its alabaster facade blends Romanesque and Byzantine styles, and from far away, it looks like a wedding cake (which is its nickname). Inside the Basilica, the striking mosaic of Christ with a flaming heart gives the sanctuary an emotional and spiritual intensity, fitting for a church that was created as a symbol of hope after the Franco-Prussian War. The sanctuary is illuminated with many candles, which provide a contrast to the dark, somber ambience. Visitors can spend time on the terrace admiring the lovely views of Paris or climb the tower for an even higher perspective. The Esplanade that leads up to the church is a popular area for people to hang out and is often animated by street musicians. While visiting the Sacré-Coeur, it's worth spending time exploring Montmartre. Once a little medieval village in the country, Montmartre has an old-fashioned charm with an avant-garde edge. During the Belle Epoque, the village of Montmartre began to attract famous artists such as Toulouse Lautrec and Edgar Degas. The Bohemian spirit of Montmartre is still found in its charming squares and cobblestone streets, especially around the Place du Tertreand the Carré Roland Dorgelès. There are also many excellent art museums including the Musée du Montmartre and the Espace Dali.
Address: Address: Basilique Sacré-Coeur, 35 Rue du Chevalier-de-la-Barre, 75018 Paris (Métro: Abbesses)
12 Panthéon
Originally built as a church, the Panthéon is the national memorial and burial-place of France's great men. In 1756, King Louis XV commissioned the architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot (1713-80) to build a new church on the site of the ruined abbey of Sainte-Geneviève, and the church was completed in 1790. The architecture of the Panthéon marks a clear break from the playful Rococo of the Louis XV style and instead presents a more somber Neoclassical style. The Panthéon was the first building in Paris that sought to return to the architectural simplicity of classical antiquity. This monumental building set the standard for the period before and after Napoleon, and inspired the creation of other massive structures such as the Arc de Triomphe, the Madeleine, and the Bourse. The philosophers Voltaire and Rousseau and the writers Victor Hugo and Emile Zola are buried here.
Address: Address: 19 Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris (Métro: Luxembourg station)
13 Place de Vosges
In the charming Marais district, the Place des Vosges is Paris' oldest public square, spaciously laid out in harmoniously uniform style. This elegant square provided a model for other squares such as Place Vendôme and Place de la Concorde. The Place de Vosges was constructed between 1605 and 1612 and was originally called Place Royale because it was filled with aristocratic residences. Typical of Renaissance architecture, the square has a pleasing symmetrical form with uniform houses of red brick, stone detailing, and pitched slate roofs.
The Place de Vosges offered a splendid setting for festive occasions in the 17th century, such as tournaments, state receptions, and court weddings. It was also a favorite spot for duels, in spite of Cardinal Richelieu's ban on dueling. The celebrated courtesan of Louis XIII's reign lived at number 11, and the future Madame de Sévigné was born in 1626 at number 1 on the square. The Place de Vosges lies in the atmospheric Marais Quarter, a historic area with medieval and Renaissance palaces. The stunning Picasso Museum is housed in the Hôtel Salé, a graceful 17th-century mansion. The Marais has become a trendy quarter and has a significant Jewish community. For a luxurious experience, stop at the Mariage Frères (30 Rue du Bourg Tibourg). This exquisite tea salon serves its aromatic tea with savory and sweet delicacies; its adjoining shop sells a wide selection of the finest teas in Paris. Many tourists also enjoy the falafel shop, L'As du Falafel (34 Rue des Rosiers), but prepare to wait in line. Also worth noting: The Marais is one of the few areas of Paris where most shops and boutiques are open on Sundays.
Address: Address: Place des Vosges, 75004 Paris (Métro: Saint-Paul or Bastille station)
14 Place Vendome
This graceful square was laid out by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, one of the leading architects of the "Grand Siècle" under King Louis XIV. Originally, the square was called Place Louis le Grand. The facades of the houses were built between 1686 and 1701. The original intention was that the royal academies, the Mint, the Royal Library, and a hotel for foreign envoys would be installed in the square; but due to financial difficulties, the King was forced to sell the buildings to nobles and wealthy citizens. The new owners built beautiful mansions with courtyards and gardens. The charm of the Place Vendôme is that it has retained the consistency of the overall design, which combines regal ostentation with civic simplicity. Following careful restoration in the early 90s, it has been restored in all its splendor. The square is known for its upscale jewelry shops including Boucheron, Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Cartier. Another luxury establishment here is the Ritz Hotel, which was frequented by Ernest Hemingway, Scott Fitzgerald, and Gertrude Stein. At the center of the square, the 44-meter high bronze column, Colonne de la Grande Armée, recalls the glorious deeds of the French army.
Address: Address: Place Vendôme, 75001 Paris (Métro: Tuileries or Opéra station)
15 Centre Pompidou
Between the Halles district and the Marais in Paris is the Centre Pompidou, an art and cultural center. In contrast to the historic buildings of the quarter, the Centre Pompidou features shocking modern architecture, sometimes described as an "inside out" design because the architectural details of staircases and elevators appear on the exterior. The main attraction of the Centre Pompidou is the National Museum of Modern Art, which displays an extensive collection of contemporary art, beginning with the Fauves (Derain, Dufy, Matisse, and Bonnard) continuing with Cubism (Picasso, Braque, and Léger), then Expressionism, Constructivism (Klee and Mondrian), Dadaism and Surrealism (Dalí, Ernst, Magritte, and Masson), Abstract Expressionism (de Staël, Hartung, Poliakoff, Estère, and Dubuffet), New Realism, and Pop Art (Warhol, Oldenburg). The sculpture collection is also noteworthy.
16 Les Invalides
The Hôtel des Invalides was founded as a home for disabled soldiers. Before the time of Louis XIV disabled soldiers received medical care, if at all, in hospitals or monasteries, but were usually reduced to begging. With the Hôtel des Invalides the "Sun King" founded the first home for men that became disabled while serving in his armies. The building was created from 1671 to 1676 under the direction of the architect Libéral Bruant and centered on the Eglise Saint-Louis-des-Invalides, which was later redesigned by the great architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart in 1706. The church became known as the Eglise du Dôme des Invalides and is an outstanding ecclesiastical building of the French classical period. The Eglise du Dôme des Invalides is most famous for being the site of Napoleon's Tomb, installed here in 1840. Les Invalides has an Army Museum, founded in 1794 as the Artillery Museum, which occupies the wings around the courtyard. The museum displays a large collection of military equipment and uniforms, weapons, prints, and curiosities from many countries. There are also mementos and relics of Napoleon and well-known generals as well as plans of the French campaigns.
Address: Esplanade des Invalides, Avenue de Tourville, 75007 Paris
17 Palais-Royal
This majestic building opposite the Louvre Museum is another example of royal architecture. The Palais-Royal was created as a Cardinal's Palace during the reign of King Louis XIII and later became a royal place; it was a seat of power for four centuries. Exemplifying classical French architecture, the building features a lovely central courtyard. This quiet enclosed tree-lined courtyard has the feeling of being a village in the city. Inside the courtyard is an unusual modern sculpture installation of small striped columns, which vary in height. The sculptures arouse a sense of surprise and curiosity.
Address: Address: 6 Rue de Montpensier, 75001 Paris (Métro: Palais Royal-Musee du Louvre or Pyramides station)
18 Bastille
Now, only the name of this square is a reminder that the notorious state prison known as the Bastille, the much-hated symbol of absolutist power, once stood here. After the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, the prison was completely demolished. In the center of Place de la Bastille is the 51-meter-high Colonne de Juillet, topped by a graceful gilded figure of Liberty. The monument commemorates the July Revolution of 1830, which overthrew King Charles X and brought Louis-Philippe to power. Four Gallic cocks and a lion relief on the base of the column symbolize the free people of France. A spiral staircase of 283 steps inside the column leads to a viewing platform, which offers an excellent view of the new Opéra-Bastille. On the site of the Bastille prison is the new Opera House that was officially opened by President Mitterrand on July 13, 1989. This immense modern theater has seating for 2,745 people. The view of the stage from the auditorium and the acoustics are both excellent. The Opéra-Bastille has a year-round calendar of events with performances by the National Opera and National Ballet companies.
Address: Address: Place de la Bastille, 75012 Paris (Métro: Bastille)
19 Place du Châtelet & Tour Saint-Jacques
The Place du Châtelet stands at the very center of Paris in the 1st arrondissement, overlooking the Seine River. Gracing this expansive square are two celebrated Parisian theaters. The elegant 19th-century Théâtre du Châtelet presents operas and classical music concerts. The Théâtre de la Ville is a listed historic monument that was once named after Sarah Bernhardt who directed shows here; this theater stages contemporary dance performances as well as a wide range of music concerts.
The area around Place du Châtelet is also worth exploring. Continue towards the Rue de Rivoli past the Boulevard de Sébastopol and wander through the small park to find the Tour Saint-Jacques. Built between 1508 and 1522 in the Late Gothic style, this tower is all that remains of the Eglise Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie (the patron saint of butchers), the town's old parish church. During the Middle Ages, this church was the meeting point for pilgrims setting out on the "Way of Saint James" pilgrimage trail to Santiago de Compostela, one of the three great pilgrimage destinations of medieval Christendom (the others being Jerusalem and Rome). The Saint-Jacques Tower is also famous as the place where Blaise Pascal conducted one of his barometric experiments, which showed the effect of altitude on the height of a column of mercury.
20 La Conciergerie
Never mind the inviting name, this medieval fortress is the infamous prison of the French Revolution. Here, prisoners including Marie-Antoinette and Robespierre were kept in dank cells while awaiting their fate. The Conciergerie was originally part of the medieval palace of the Capetian kings and is now a museum. The Salle des Girondins displays relics of the bloody days of the Terror, including a guillotine blade, prison regulations, and a copy of Marie-Antoinette's last letter. The Salle des Gens d'Armes is a vaulted Gothic hall of awesome proportions. In this forbidding room the condemned prisoners were handed over to the executioner. For an exceptional view of the building's Neo-Gothic facade, stand on the opposite side of the Seine River on the Quai de la Mégisserie. From this distance, the fortress' three round towers and the Tour de l'Horloge (Clock Tower) resemble a fairy-tale castle rather than a penitentiary.
21 Grand Arche of La Défense
In the west of Paris at the end of Avenue Charles-de-Gaulle is a complex of high-rise buildings developed since the mid 1960s. The quarter is named La Défense, which recalls the bitter resistance by French forces in this area during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871. Nowadays, this neighborhood is seen as heralding Paris' entry into the 21st century. Designed by Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, the Grande Arche makes a striking impression. This huge 110-meter-high rectangular triumphal arch is faced with white Carrara marble. The monument was inaugurated in 1989 on the bicentenary of the French Revolution and is considered a contemporary symbol of fraternity.
Address: Address: 1 Parvis de la Défense, 92040 Paris (Métro: La Défense)
22 Bustling Boulevards & Legendary Cafés
To discover the legendary Paris cafés, the best place to start is the Boulevard Saint-Germain in the 6th arrondissement. This broad tree-lined boulevard is lined with upscale shops, prestigious cafés, and classic brasseries. The most celebrated are the Café de Flore (172 Boulevard Saint-Germain), which was the meeting place of Jean Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir, and the Café des Deux Magots (6 Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés), the haunt of James Joyce, Picasso, Hemingway, and other creative types. At both cafés, tourists are treated to a classic Parisian café experience, complete with waiters wearing bow ties (although the waiters have a reputation for their brusque service).
The brasseries of Boulevard Montparnasse were also frequented by famous artists and writers. Le Dôme in Montparnasse is a Paris institution (108 Boulevard du Montparnasse). In its gorgeous Art Deco dining room, the restaurant serves gourmet cuisine focused on seafood. La Coupole (102 Boulevard Montparnasse) is another classic French brasserie with a mythical past; since the 1920s it was visited by famous artists such as Derain, Léger, Man Ray, and Picasso. La Coupole also boasts having served Camus, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Chagall. Le Rotonde (105 Boulevard Montparnasse) was a gathering place for painters and Surrealistic artists in the 1920s and still attracts cinematographers and artists today.
Where to Stay in Paris for Sightseeing
The most popular Paris neighborhoods to stay in are the fashionable 8th Arrondissement boulevards near the Louvre and Champs-Elysées, the lively Rive Gauche (Left Bank), and bohemian Montmartre. Whichever you choose, the Metro is easy to use and well connected to all the tourist attractions. Here are some highly-rated hotels in these areas of Paris:
- Luxury Hotels: What the 8th Arrondissement lacks in character, it makes up for in style. None personifies this better than legendary Le Bristol Paris, with its spa, rooftop pool, and impeccable service. La Reserve Paris Hotel and Spa is another class act, combining palatial surroundings and antique room furnishings with hi-tech amenities and excellent service. Smaller and with a superb location beside Tuileries gardens, steps from the Louvre, Hotel La Tamise offers personal service in boutique surroundings.
- Mid-Range Hotels: Rive Gauche, the traditional Left Bank student quarter, is possibly Paris's best location, loaded with charm and an easy walk from Notre Dame, the Louvre, and other top attractions. Mid-range hotels congregate near Boul. St. Germain. Family-owned Hotel Signature St. Germain des Pres offers boutique hospitality in rooms that are individually decorated. Nearby, impeccably maintained Hotel Residence Henri 4 oozes Parisian charm, with balconies overlooking an atmospheric side street; rooms have kitchenettes. Don't mistake the small, elegant Best Western Left Bank Saint Germain for a cookie-cutter chain hotel.
- Budget Hotels: Between the heart of Rive Gauche and Montparnasse, near Luxembourg Gardens, Legend Hotel by Elegancia has smallish rooms but warm service in a prime location. Nearby, the family-run Hotel Diana has rooms overlooking a courtyard or a classic Parisian street. While Montmartre might not be central, its narrow, winding streets may be Paris's most atmospheric neighborhood, and comfortable Le Relais Montmartre is only a few steps from the Metro.
Tips and Tours: How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Paris
- Sightseeing Tours: The two-hour Paris City Segway Tour takes you to the city's top sights without tiring out your feet. See the Eiffel Tower, Napoleon's Tomb, the Louvre and Orsay museums, Les Invalides, and more, as you zoom along the city streets with an expert guide. If you prefer to explore at your own pace, the Paris L'Open Tour Hop-On-Hop-Off excursion is a great choice. It gives you the flexibility to spend as long as you like at the city's most popular attractions, hopping on and off the open-air double decker bus at your leisure over a one- or two-day period. The onboard commentary provides interesting tidbits about the city as you travel.
- Day Trips: History lovers can absorb the stories of World War II and visit the famous battlefields on the Normandy D-Day Battlefields and Beaches Day Trip. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, this 14-hour tour visits Omaha, Juno, and Gold Beaches; the American Cemetery; and the Caen Memorial. Another popular outing from Paris is the Versailles and Giverny Day Trip. This full-day adventure explores both Louis XIV's opulent palace as well as the beautiful gardens made famous by Monet in many of his paintings.


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Have we all forgotten (forgiven?) that Apple called the had-to-have, honest-to-goodness "leap forward technology" ... the iPad?
Second-guessing the name lasted for about as long as a drink at the water cooler. Then we had the pad in our hands.
At that point, Steve Jobs could have called it Virus Friendly Leisure Device and it would have sold 12 million units -- which it did. As Silicon Alley Insider puts it: "[the pad] basically created a new form of computing." Silicon Alley Insider has a slideshow showing Apple's awesome year here.
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The day's top national and international news.
Apple went on to pick a fight with Adobe Flash, offer iPhone4s that had touchy antenna/reception glitches (but still sold 14.1 million units) and has sold more than 1 million AppleTVs.
It even met -- and passed -- Microsoft's market capitalization.
Applications, and their developers, are sharing in about $1 billion in revenue sharing. And iAd is out and about for new pad development.
Oh, and The Beatles came home, in a way, to Apple, too.
Jobs' ecosystem is alive and kicking ass moving into 2011.


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It's time to identify some topics that really work - here's one I tried recently. Consider the following quote from the beginning of the paper Minimal Subsidies in Expense Sharing Games by Meir, Bachrach and Rosenschein, to appear in SAGT.
Three private hospitals in a large city plan to purchase an X-ray machine. The standard type of such machines cost $5 million, and can fulfill the needs of up to two hospitals. There is also a more advanced machine which is capable of serving all three hospitals, but it costs $9 million. The hospital managers understand that the right thing to do is to buy the more expensive machine, which will serve all three hospitals and cost less than two standard machines, but cannot agree on how to allocate the cost of the more expensive machine among the hospitals. There will alway be a pair of hospitals that (together) need to pay at least $6 million, and would then rather split off and buy the cheaper machine for themselves.The question you ask your audience is, what will be the outcome of the negotiation between the hospitals? Hopefully, someone will begin by saying that 2 hospitals will share a $5M machine, and with any luck, someone else will suggest that the 3rd hospital will offer to share a $5M machine with one of the first two, and pay more than 50%. At this stage, you are in good shape.
Now, you might object that this has nothing to do with computational complexity, which is sort of true, however you can introduce some later on in the discussion if you feel the urge (non-constant number of hospitals or machines). What makes this a nice mathematical topic is that - assuming your audience start to consider a sequence of offers and counter-offers - it raises the issue of making a proper mathematical model of the negotiation (so, if 2 hospitals make an agreement, is it meant to be binding? Presumably not if the 3rd one can "attack" it with a more attractive offer. But if it's not binding, how can the process come to an end?) Finally, despite the fact the problem is ill-posed, there is still a cute answer that is analogous to the answer to this ill-posed problem: when asked what the outcome should be, you say "by symmetry, the hospitals will share a $9M machine". (Actually, don't use the phrase "by symmetry".)


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by Rhye
This song is a lovingly sung and delicately performed dream.
Caught in this pool held in your arms
Caught like a fool without a line
We're in a natural spread
With this gentle sting between us
04 Wednesday Apr 2012
Posted alternative, funk, rnb, soulin
26 Monday Mar 2012
Posted breakbeat, dubstep, electronic, Fresh, Glitchin
News from the dubstep side of the music industry! California DJ Bassnectar and Chicago MC Lupe Fiasco teamed up for a new lead single "Vava Voom", Bassnectar's eighth studio album. The album, due out on April 10th, is released under his own Amorphous Music. The track is, as you can predict with Lupe Fiasco, hip-hop and dubstep. Bassnectar describes the track "where life shifts into time-warp speed, but you find yourself in an almost slow-motion trance."
Download : Vava Voom feat. Lupe Fiasco
If this still doesn't get you dancing, then I guarantee these two will.
Other Bassnectar favorites:
Sleigh Bells – Run The Heart (Bassnectar Remix)
Bassnectar – Magical World ft. Nelly Furtado
25 Sunday Mar 2012
Posted cover, crunk, jazz, popin
NIIA covers the 2011 favorite, Jai Paul's BTSTU. The song is a personal favorite and I have to admit that the name NIIA is unfamiliar to my ears. But when I've read that she has worked with Wyclef and this very interesting take on the only released track from Jai Paul will render any listener enchanted. The song was treated with a sullen baseline and toned down arrangement. Listen and download below.
Download Jai Paul: BTSTU (NIIA cover)
25 Sunday Mar 2012
Posted electronic, house, musicin
UK producer, Fort Romeau, has a new track from his recently released LP, "Kingdoms". SW9 is an amazing track and fits great with the rest of the tracks in the LP. It effortlessly merges the deep house sound and the steady pulsating beat complements it.
Buy his album at Amazon.
Download Fort Romeau- SW9
24 Saturday Mar 2012
Since his 2010 debut of his bedraggled hit song "Away Frm U", Brad Oberhofer has worked with Glassnote and created sinfully good music. A new release is "Heart" from his new LP Time Capsules II to be released this March 27, which features fantastically arranged orchestral notes and keys. Listen and download the track below.
Download: Oberhofer – Heart
24 Saturday Mar 2012
William Fitzsimmons is more than perfectly good face under a mass of an unattractive beard. He is the man behind the wonderful album Gold In The Shadow, released last year. There are many reviews I've read that think this isn't his strongest album. And although I agree on Gold in the Shadow not being the best, I won't deprive the songs that did stand out. Still staying true to his mellow folk and soothing indie style, but with more captivating lyrics like the ones from his passionate yet gentle song "Beautiful Girl," and the dreamy "Psychasthenia".
** are the better tracks of this album. Listen and download in the links below.
The Tide Pulls from the Moon**
Beautiful Girl**
The Winter from Her Leaving**
Fade And then Return
Bird of Winter Prey
Wounded Head**
Let you Break
Tied to Me**
What Hold**
24 Saturday Mar 2012
Oliver Tank's new song from his album Dreams, under the Australian label Yes Please, is as he mentioned, "probably the best music I've ever made". "Help You Breathe" features dreamy synths behind appropriate lyrics. Who would have trouble breathing with this gem of a song? It starts with a slow beat and you wouldn't think of the hiphop beat because of the gentle voice that accompanies the wonderful track. This song is a keeper.
Download Oliver Tank – "Help You Breathe"
16 Friday Mar 2012
Four years after her fantastic debut blew my mind, Santigold is finally back!
Although she might haven't been as productive with collaborating with the artists she supposed to in her downtime, her return is definitely a most awaited event. After working with legends Devo, Christina Aguilera and appeared on albums by Spank Rock, NASA and the Beastie Boys. Now she has changed her name from Santogold to Santigold, owing to her previous name's "similarity to the science fiction film Santo Gold's Blood Circus".
It was only within the last month that she made her announcement of her return official with her forthcoming Master of My Make-Believe album. Big Mouth, which was one of the early tracks from her new album was compared to being severely similar to M.I.A.'s old style. This new track Disparate Youth is said the album's first "proper" single and it's an absolute favorite. Chill without being too dull and has the right beat with a new wave vibe and her trademark emotionless singing.
Master of My Make-Believe is out via Atlantic on 1 May. You can see the video below.
Download: Disparate Youth
06 Tuesday Mar 2012
This song is wild! Sense of high that's hard to come by. If you want to start your day not thinking of being broke, the crap you have to deal with your job, everything you hate about your life, then THIS IS YOUR SONG. Even with the autotune bit, it's still ACE.
Love it.
06 Tuesday Mar 2012
I can't think of a possibly better or more beautiful song than this. This is truly such an aural pleasure.
This song appears on the 'Gold In The Shadow' album. Buy "Beautiful Girl" on iTunes: http://bit.ly/hPUegH
06 Tuesday Mar 2012
I don't like walking around this old and empty house.
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as I sleep,
it's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
06 Tuesday Mar 2012
If you're a guy who wants to woo a girl with discriminating music taste – this is the song for you.
Seriously. Any girl would want to know if someone feels this way for them (or however the song makes them feel). In my case, it's all warm and fuzzy right here.
14 Tuesday Feb 2012
alternative, Indie, love, mix, music, romance, valentine's day
Happy Valentine's Day again. This is part 2 of my Valentine's day mixes. Where my1st mix was all about the sweetness of finding love, this one is about getting over a failed romance, one way or another.
I was about to add Soko's I'll Kill Her and Robyn's Cry When You Get Older but I opted to cancel them. Just in case you might think I'm not taking heartbreak seriously. 🙂
If you've got anything to say about this mix, tell me! I'd love to hear from you!
♫ I Don't Feel It Anymore (Song of the Sparrow) – William Fitzsimmons
♫ I Will Follow You Into The Dark – Death Cab for Cutie
♫ Idiot Heart – Sunset Rubdown
♫ Postcards from Italy – Florence and the Machine (Beirut cover)
♫ Somebody That I Used To Know – Gotye feat. Kimbra
♫ Wicked Game – James Vincent Morrow (Chris Isaak cover)
♫ Beth/Rest – Bon Iver (Solo Piano version from NPR World Cafe)
♫ How Can You Mend A Broken Heart – Al Green ft. Joss Stone
♫ I Heard Love Is Blind – Amy Winehouse
♫ I Thought I Saw Your Face Today – She & Him
14 Tuesday Feb 2012
Posted playlistin
Happy Valentine's day everyone!
I guess this post is to commemorate my return to music blogging eh? As promised, this is my V-day Playlist for 2012. It took me the whole day to sort the songs–both old and new. And no, this won't be all folk or all pop songs. It's a menagerie of songs with different tunes but all pertaining to one emotion–and that is of being in love.
I'm getting a bit rusty at music curating (or maybe I didn't really have the talent for it?) But nonetheless, you'll find something for yourself in this list. I'm posting 2 more Valentine's mixes later (if my internet connection improves). I have yet to hook up to a direct download link, so in the meantime, just click the songs on a new tab and download them!
Reactions to this mix? Yay or nay? Tell me what you think about it!
♫ Something About You Girl – Tahiti 80
♫ Falling In Love At A Coffee Shop – Landon Pigg
♫ Let's Get Lost – Beck and Bat for Lashes
♫ She's Got You High – Mumm-Ra
♫ Music Sounds Better With You – Stardust (Eat More Cake Remix)
♫ Flightless Bird, American Mouth – Iron and Wine
♫ Make You Feel My Love – Adele
♫ I and Love and You – The Avett Brothers
♫ With A Girl Like You – The Troggs
♫ Two Doves – Dirty Projectors
♫ It's Only Time – The Magnetic Fields
♫ Don't Break My Heart – Kate Walsh
♫ Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow – Amy Winehouse
♫ You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oats
♫ Let's Stay Together – Margie Joseph
♫ First Day of My Life – Bright Eyes
♫ Somebody Loved – The Weepies
Image by Mango Red
15 Friday Apr 2011
Posted musicin
Dig IN! ^_^


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[Rev. 12/21/2019 9:43:22 AM--2019]
Effective September 1, 1995 and Including Amendments Through October 19, 2019
It Is Hereby Ordered that the Local Rules of the Fourth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada be, and the same hereby are, adopted. The rules shall read as set forth in Exhibit A.
It Is Hereby Further Ordered that the Local Rules of the Fourth Judicial District Court (4JDCR) shall become effective September 1, 1995. The rules shall govern all proceedings brought after that date and all further proceedings in actions pending on that date, unless in the opinion of the district court their application in a particular pending action would not be feasible or would work an injustice, in which event the former procedure applies.
The Clerk of this Court shall cause a notice of entry of this order to be published in the official publication of the State Bar of Nevada. Publication of this order shall be accomplished by the Clerk disseminating copies of this order to all subscribers of the advance sheets of the Nevada Reports and all persons and agencies listed in NRS 2.345, and to the executive director of the State Bar of Nevada. The certificate of the Clerk of this Court as to the accomplishment of the above-described publication of notice of entry and dissemination of order shall be conclusive evidence of the adoption and publication of the foregoing rules.
Dated this 31st day of July, 1995.
Thomas L. Steffen, Chief Justice
Cliff Young Miriam Shearing
Associate Justice Associate Justice
Charles E. Springer Robert E. Rose
Associate Justice Associate Justice
Rule 1. Applicability and citation of rules.
1. These rules shall be known and may be cited as the Fourth Judicial District Court Rules or 4JDCR.
2. In order to allow flexibility in the administration of the government of the Fourth Judicial District Court there shall be issued a "Standing Order Supplementing Local Rules" signed by both District Judges. Said Standing Order shall be posted in the Court Clerk's Office. Suggested pleading forms prepared by the Court shall also be available in the Court Clerk's Office. The Court Clerk shall provide a copy of said Standing Order and any suggested pleading forms to any person without charge.
3. The District Judge who will try the case, sua sponte or upon motion of a party, may determine that a case should not follow regular procedure and the Judge may then make such orders as deemed advisable for all subsequent proceedings.
4. The District Court Rules promulgated by the Nevada Supreme Court shall be applied whenever not inconsistent with these local rules. To the extent that these local rules are inconsistent with the District Court Rules promulgated by the Nevada Supreme Court, these local rules shall be applied instead of the District Court Rules pursuant to D.C.R. 5.
Rule 2. Organization of the Court.
1. The Fourth Judicial District consists of two departments, Department 1 and Department 2.
2. Unless previously disqualified, the Judges of this Court may interchange with each other. In the event of the absence or the incapacity of a Judge, or when agreed by the Judges, either Judge may temporarily act in the department of the other without specific assignment of the actions. Cases heard by a Judge pursuant to this paragraph remain in the department originally assigned and are not automatically transferred.
3. All actions will be assigned to a department by the Court Clerk pursuant to instructions contained in the Standing Order.
4. Cases will not be reassigned except upon good cause and order signed by both Judges, or upon disqualification or as otherwise provided by rule or law. Whenever a jury trial has been double set within one department, the District Judges may permanently transfer one of the cases to the other department at any time prior to the commencement of the jury trial for the purpose of avoiding a continuance of said case.
5. It is the intent of the District Judges, to the extent reasonably possible, to implement a "One Family/One Judge" assignment of domestic relations cases. The Court Clerk and attorneys practicing within the Fourth Judicial District Court shall bring to the attention of the District Judges cases which might be transferred between departments in order to accomplish this goal.
6. The position of "Court Master" is established and an appointment shall be made pursuant to the Standing Order. Either District Judge may appoint a person other than the person appointed in the Standing Order to act as temporary Court Master in any individual case. The Court Master shall perform the duties of the following positions:
a. Child Support Master, pursuant to NRS 3.405, 125B.200(1), 425.381 and Chapter 130;
b. Paternity Master, pursuant to NRS 3.405;
c. Domestic Relations Referee, pursuant to NRS 125.005;
d. Juvenile Master, pursuant to NRS 62.090 and 432B.470 et seq.; and
e. Such other duties as assigned to the Court Master in either the Standing Order signed by both District Judges, or by separate order in an individual case.
Rule 3. Case management conference.
1. Case management conferences; objectives. In any civil action, the attorneys for the parties and any unrepresented parties shall appear before the court for a "case management conference" within 60 days following the filing of an N.R.C.P. 16.1 joint case conference report. The plaintiff or party initiating the action shall be responsible for scheduling the case management conference. The case management conference may be held telephonically by stipulation of the parties or by order of the court. The purpose of the case management conference shall be:
a. Familiarizing the court with the factual and legal issues of the case;
b. Identifying the discovery the parties intend to conduct;
c. Identifying dispositive motions the parties intend to file;
d. Expediting the disposition of the action;
e. Establishing early and continuing control so that the case will not be protracted because of lack of management;
f. Discouraging wasteful discovery and other pretrial activities;
g. Where agreed upon by the parties, setting the case for trial and scheduling the pretrial settlement conference;
h. Discussing the length of the trial; and
i. Facilitating settlement of the case.
2. Subjects to be discussed at case management conferences. The subjects to be discussed at the case management conference shall include:
a. An overview of known facts and legal theories in support of each party's position;
b. Known facts the parties intend to prove at trial in support of each legal theory;
c. Anticipated discovery;
d. Anticipated dispositive motions;
e. The amount of time the parties expect the trial to require and whether the trial will be conducted before a jury;
f. The possibility of settlement, areas in which the parties believe the court may facilitate settlement and the possibility of the use of extrajudicial procedures to resolve the dispute; and
g. Such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action.
3. Sanctions. If the plaintiff or party initiating the action fails to schedule the case management conference, or if a party or party's attorney fails to make an appearance at a case management conference, or if a party or party's attorney is substantially unprepared to participate in the conference, or if a party or party's attorney fails to participate in good faith, the judge, upon motion or by the court's own initiative, may make such orders with regard thereto as are just, including any of the orders provided in N.R.C.P. 37(b)(2)(B), (C), and (D). In lieu of or in addition to any other sanction, the judge shall require the party or the attorney representing the party or both to pay the reasonable expenses incurred because of any noncompliance with this rule, including attorney's fees, unless the judge finds the noncompliance was substantially justified or that other circumstances make an award of expenses unjust.
[As amended; effective September 1, 2004.]
1. Upon motion or by agreement of the parties, or upon the court's own initiative if appropriate, the court may order the parties to engage in mediation.
2. "Mediation" means meeting with a mediator, selected by the parties, or, if the parties are unable to agree upon a mediator, assigned by the judge, for the purpose of reaching an early settlement of the entire lawsuit or as many legal and factual issues as possible.
3. The court may draw upon members of the Elko County Bar to serve as mediators in appropriate cases, taking into consideration any prior relationships between the parties or their counsel and prospective mediators which might impact the mediator's effectiveness, as well as the experience of each prospective mediator in light of the nature and complexity of the case. Mediators may perform mediation services on a no-fee basis or at a reduced rate in appropriate cases in fulfillment of the member's S.C.R. 191 responsibilities. In no event will a mediator be required by the court to perform mediation services for less than the mediator's normal hourly rate for legal services.
4. In the event the parties agree to mediation or the court orders the parties to engage in mediation, unless the mediator agrees to perform mediation services on a pro bono basis, each party shall pay its pro rata share of the mediator's fees.
5. In the event mediation is ordered as a result of a motion by a party or parties, the moving party or parties shall pay the entire amount of the mediator's fees unless otherwise agreed by the nonmoving party or parties or as ordered by the court.
[Added; effective September 1, 2004.]
Rule 4. Law and motion calendar.
1. Each Monday there shall be a "Law and Motion Calendar" for each department for matters which require less than 10 minutes or as otherwise allowed by the Court. The Law and Motion Calendar shall be set pursuant to the Standing Order.
2. Any party who wishes to have a matter placed on the Law and Motion Calendar shall have all necessary documents filed before the matter may be set on the Law and Motion Calendar and no later than 12:00 p.m. on that weekday immediately preceding the law and motion day.
3. Any person or attorney desiring to hear a matter at some time other than on the Law and Motion Calendar is instructed to contact the judicial assistant for that department for such calendaring arrangements.
4. The Law and Motion Calendar shall principally consist of uncontested motions, probates, guardianships and divorces.
[As amended; effective September 1, 2004.]
Rule 5. Child custody and visitation cases.
1. Whenever a party files a pleading requesting the physical or legal custody of a child, or visitation with a child, or files a response to such a pleading:
a. Said party shall deposit a file stamped copy of any such pleading in a box marked "Child Custody Pleadings" at the Court Clerk's Office; and
b. Said party shall strictly comply in all cases (including, without limitation, joint petitions for summary divorce, cases resolved by the default of a party or by stipulation of the parties) with the requirements of NRS 125A.120 — "Information required with initial pleading; exceptions."
2. Child custody decisions pursuant to the submission of a "Joint Petition" (see summary proceedings for divorce pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Nevada Revised Statutes), and child custody decisions submitted to the Court pursuant to the written stipulation of all parties, may be decided without a trial or a hearing unless otherwise required by the Court, but shall comply with the requirements concerning proposed order (see Rule 13(5)). All other child custody decisions (including cases wherein a parent has been defaulted or has failed to respond to a motion or petition), may not be decided without a trial or a hearing and the presence of any non-defaulted parent. All child custody cases must be calendared for trial pursuant to Rule 8(7).
3. All parties to a dispute concerning child custody or visitation shall strictly comply with S.C.R. 251 which requires such cases to be resolved within six months from the filing of the responsive pleading contesting child custody or visitation.
4. No contested child custody case may be set for trial without the completion of Court ordered "Mediation and/or Child Advocacy" as required by the Judge of that department. Compliance with Court ordered Mediation and/or Child Advocacy shall be in lieu of any required compliance with N.R.C.P. 16.1 as concerns any child custody or visitation issue. Whenever a pleading is filed which creates or responds to a child custody and/or visitation issue (including, without limitation, a complaint, answer, motion or petition) the party shall include within said document either:
a. A request for Court ordered Mediation and/or Child Advocacy; or
b. A statement describing why Mediation and/or Child Advocacy is unnecessary.
5. Mediation and Child Advocacy definitions and requirements:
a. Child Custody Mediation:
(1) "Child Custody Mediation" means the confidential meeting of the parties, without counsel, together with a Court designated mediator, for the purpose of reaching a "mediation agreement" which provides a child custody and visitation schedule in the best interest of the minor child(ren).
(2) The mediator cannot be subpoenaed to testify concerning matters discussed during Child Custody Mediation without prior Court approval.
(3) No mediation agreement may be submitted to the Court or considered binding until all counsel of record have approved said agreement. Where a party is not represented by counsel, the mediator must file a statement with the Court indicating:
(a) That the mediation agreement appears to be fair to the parties and in the best interest of the child(ren); or
(b) The concerns of the mediator why the mediation agreement may not appear to be fair to the parties and/or in the best interest of the child(ren).
(4) A mediator may be any suitable person as determined by the Judge assigned to try the case.
b. Child Advocacy:
(1) "Child Advocacy" means an investigation for the purposes of making a recommendation to the Court concerning a custody/visitation schedule which will be in the best interest of the minor child(ren).
(2) Child Advocates shall interview those persons with knowledge helpful to making a recommendation. All Child Advocacy investigations shall include, at a minimum, an interview with the parties and the child(ren) or a statement as to why such interviews were not conducted.
(3) All Child Advocacy recommendations must describe the facts relied upon and the reasoning which resulted in the recommendation.
(4) All Child Advocacy recommendations must be filed with the Court and served upon the parties. Prior to the filing of said recommendation, the Child Advocate cannot be deposed or otherwise subjected to discovery without prior Court approval. After the filing of said recommendation the Child Advocate may be deposed or otherwise subjected to discovery or be subpoenaed to testify as an expert witness at the expense of the party requesting the same. The Child Advocate shall be treated as a Court appointed expert. Any party calling the Child Advocate as a witness shall be, absent further order of the Court, responsible for all fees incurred by the Child Advocate after the filing of the recommendation. The written recommendation of the Child Advocate, together with all the facts relied upon therein, are admissible as evidence and need not be otherwise proven.
(5) A Child Advocate must be a "person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health" as defined by NRS 433.209.
c. The duties of the Child Custody Mediator and the Child Advocate duties shall never be served by the same person in the same case.
6. The Court may order, sua sponte or upon motion, Mediation and/or Child Advocacy in any child custody or visitation dispute.
7. All settlement agreements (including agreements resulting from mediation) and all Child Advocacy recommendations must contain a custody/visitation schedule written in terms easily understood so as to be enforceable and shall be at least as specific as a sample schedule provided by the Court. Said custody/visitation schedule shall specifically describe:
a. The dates and times of custody and/or visitation;
b. The places where the transfers of custody shall take place; and
c. The transportation responsibilities of the parties concerning said transfers.
8. Absent good cause, any party who refuses to accept the terms and conditions contained within the Child Advocate recommendation and who is subsequently unable to obtain relief substantially better than is contained in the recommendation of the Child Advocate, may be required to pay reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred by the other party following the filing of said recommendation.
9. Prior to the trial or hearing concerning any child custody dispute, each party shall attend a course provided by the Fourth Judicial District Court. The purpose of said course is to assist parents in methods of protecting their children from the harmful effects following the separation of their parents. Any party may be released from the required attendance by sua sponte order of the Court or may attend a similar type of program or workshop in another jurisdiction or venue provided the party has received prior Court approval.
[As amended; effective September 1, 2004.]
Rule 6. Child support, spousal support and temporary fees.
1. Whenever a party files a pleading requesting child support, that pleading shall indicate whether or not that party is currently receiving public assistance. If so, that party shall serve a file stamped copy of said pleading upon the Child Support Division of the Elko County District Attorney's Office and the chambers of the Court.
2. Whenever a party files a pleading requesting child support arrearages, said party shall file, with the initial pleading, a "Child Support Arrearage Payment Schedule" showing the date each periodic payment was due and the date each payment was received, to the best of that party's knowledge.
3. Whenever a party files a pleading requesting child support, spousal support or temporary attorney fees, and whenever a party files a pleading opposing such a request, all said pleadings shall include:
a. An affidavit or verification by that party indicating his/her employment and income during the past 3 years, including that party's present employment and income; and
b. A copy of that party's income tax returns, with attached W2 Forms, as filed with the IRS for the past 3 years.
Rule 7. Paternity cases. Whenever an inquiry is made concerning the needs of a child born out of wedlock for child support, custody or visitation, or the establishment of a parent and child relationship, all employees of the Court and the Court Clerk's Office, as well as all attorneys practicing within the Fourth Judicial District Court, shall inform such inquiring person of the duties of the District Attorney to assist in such cases pursuant to NRS 126.071 and 126.291.
Rule 8. Setting of cases for trial/mandatory pretrial settlement conference.
1. Criminal trials shall be set in a manner prescribed by the Judge assigned to try the case. All parties shall strictly comply with all pretrial orders entered by the court.
2. No civil case may be calendared for trial unless:
a. There has been a "Case Management Conference" as required by Rule 3; or
b. There has been compliance with Divided Family Workshop and/or Mediation/Child Advocacy as required by Rule 5; or
c. The court has waived the requirements contained in subsections 2(a) and/or 2(b), above.
3. Whenever a civil case is set for a trial the parties shall have completed or shall have calendared a "pretrial settlement conference," which shall be conducted not less than 45 days before trial, unless otherwise agreed by the parties and approved by the court. The requirement for a pretrial settlement conference is in addition to the requirements for Divided Family Workshop and/or Mediation/Child Advocacy, if ordered by the court in child custody proceedings (see Rule 5). A "pretrial settlement conference" means meeting with an active or retired District Judge or other suitable person, assigned by the trial Judge, for the purpose of reaching a settlement of the entire lawsuit or as many legal and factual issues as possible. The pretrial settlement conference shall not be conducted before the Judge assigned to try the case unless otherwise agreed by the parties and approved by the Judge; such an agreement by the parties shall constitute a waiver of any claim that the Judge has an actual or implied bias solely by reason of the Judge's participation in the pretrial settlement conference. Unless excused all parties and their attorneys shall be present together with any other person necessary for settlement authority.
4. Any party wishing to set a civil matter for trial shall first attempt to reach a stipulated calendar date for said trial by contacting all parties together with the judicial assistant for that department. Conference calls between the parties and the judicial assistant are encouraged. If the parties can agree to a date for the trial with the judicial assistant, the judicial assistant shall then prepare an order for the Court's signature indicating the date the matter is to be tried, the number of days set aside for the trial of said matter, whether the matter will be tried by a jury or by the Court, whether or not a court reporter has been requested and by whom, and the date and time of the pretrial settlement conference.
5. If a party cannot obtain a stipulated calendar date for setting a civil trial by contacting all the parties and the judicial assistant, then that party may file a "Motion to Set Trial," and have the matter heard on the Court's Law and Motion Civil Calendar, upon giving 10 days' written notice to all parties. Said motion shall contain the following paragraph:
"The undersigned has attempted to reach a stipulated trial date in this matter with the other parties and the judicial assistant and has been unable to do so. Therefore, notice is hereby given that the undersigned shall appear before this Court on the law and motion calendar at .......... p.m./a.m. on Monday the .......... day of .........., 20.........., for the purpose of having this Court set this matter for trial."
At the hearing on the motion to set trial the Court will hear arguments concerning the setting of the matter for trial and will then enter the appropriate order. At said hearing the Court shall consider awarding attorney fees and costs against any party who has failed to cooperate in calendaring the matter for trial without a hearing or who has unreasonably refused to set a timely date for trial.
6. If a case has been set for trial and is subsequently settled, counsel for the parties shall immediately notify the judicial assistant. Failure to immediately notify the Court of a final settlement, or the misrepresentation that there has been a final settlement when there has not, is a significant violation of these rules and subjects an attorney and/or the attorney's client to sanctions.
7. In all civil cases involving child custody and/or child visitation the parties must cause to be issued an Order Setting Trial Date within 10 days following the filing of the Child Advocate's report or Mediation Agreement. The trial date contained in said Order Setting Trial Date must be set as soon as possible and no later than within 6 months from date that any child custody and/or child visitation issues were contested by the filing of any responsive pleading. Unless this requirement is waived by the Court, the Court may set the case for trial at its own discretion, or dismiss the case without prejudice.
[As amended; effective September 1, 2004.]
Rule 9. Transfer to juvenile court.
1. Absent prior approval of the Juvenile Judge, all motions/petitions for the certification of a criminal defendant for treatment as a juvenile, pursuant to NRS 62.060, shall be:
a. Filed only after a preliminary hearing and the filing of the preliminary hearing transcript; and
b. Accompanied by an affidavit of the defendant indicating:
(1) The place, date and disposition of each arrest suffered by the defendant;
(2) The defendant's educational history, specifically indicating why the defendant failed to complete high school, if applicable;
(3) The defendant's occupational history, specifically indicating why any employment was terminated, if applicable;
(4) The defendant's military experience and type of discharge, if applicable;
(5) The defendant's present relationship to any family member from whom the defendant can expect any form of support; and
(6) Any other relevant information.
Rule 10. Capital punishment cases.
1. Pursuant to S.C.R. 250, a "Pool of Capital Punishment Attorneys" qualified for appointment as lead or assisting defense counsel in capital punishment cases, shall be set forth in the Standing Order. All appointments of defense counsel in criminal cases which could potentially result in the death penalty shall be made from said pool by the Justice of the Peace only after conferring with, and gaining the approval of, the District Judge assigned to try the case.
2. Attorneys who desire to become capital punishment qualified as lead counsel may apply to the District Judges by verified petition. Said petition shall:
a. Specifically describe the criminal jury trials which petitioning counsel has tried through a jury verdict within the past three (3) years (including the names of the District Judges before whom the cases were tried);
b. Indicate that the petitioning attorney has acted as lead or assisting counsel in at least one capital punishment case, having completed both the guilt and penalty phase;
c. Indicate how said petitioning attorney has met the minimum requirements of S.C.R. 250; and,
d. Having attached the written recommendation of at least one Nevada District Judge who presided over a capital punishment case tried through a jury verdict and penalty phase by said attorney.
3. Attorneys who desire to become capital punishment qualified as assisting counsel may apply to the District Judges by verified petition. Said petition shall specifically describe the criminal jury trials which petitioning counsel has tried through a jury verdict within the past three (3) years (including the names of the District Judges before whom the cases were tried).
4. In order to qualify local counsel for said "Pool," whenever the Justice Court is required to appoint counsel from outside Elko County for a death penalty case, one local counsel shall also be appointed to assist lead counsel.
5. Appointments of "assisting counsel" shall be made from said pool by the Justice of the Peace only after conferring with, and gaining the approval of, the District Judge assigned to try the case.
1. This rule applies to all motions of a contested nature, both criminal and noncriminal.
2. This rule does not apply to ex parte motions (see Rule 12) or to proposed orders stipulated to by all parties (see Rule 13).
3. All motions for summary judgment must be filed at least 30 days before the first day of trial.
4. Any affidavit filed pursuant to this rule shall contain only factual, evidentiary matter, shall conform with the requirements of N.R.C.P. 56(e) and shall avoid mere general conclusions or argument. Affidavits substantially defective in these respects may be stricken, wholly or in party. (See D.C.R. 13(5)).
The Motion:
5. All motions shall contain a brief statement particularly describing the relief sought. The motion shall include, or shall be filed simultaneously with, the following:
a. A memorandum of "points and authorities" in support of the motion.
b. A "notice of motion" which shall include one of the following two alternatives:
(1) "A hearing on this motion is not requested"; or,
(2) "A hearing on this motion is requested and a court reporter is/is not requested. It is estimated that .......... hours should be set aside for the hearing on this motion."
c. Proof of service of the motion and all supporting documents.
6. All motions shall be accompanied by affidavits in support of any factual contentions involved in the motion. The absence of affidavits may be construed by the Court as an admission that there is no proof in support of any factual contentions asserted in the motion.
7. The absence of a memorandum of points and authorities may be construed by the Court as an admission that the motion is not meritorious and cause for its denial or as a waiver of all grounds not so supported.
8. Points and authorities shall, at a minimum, identify the facts and legal authorities which support the motion, and exhibits shall automatically be deemed to be incorporated by reference, unless otherwise indicated. The failure to identify both the facts and legal authorities which support the motion shall be equivalent to the absence of a memorandum of points and authorities.
The Opposition:
9. Within 10 days after the service of the motion, the opposing party shall serve and file a written opposition thereto. Each opposition shall contain a brief statement describing the extent to which the relief sought by the moving party is contested. Unless the entire relief sought is contested, the opposing party shall particularly delineate which portions of the relief sought in the motion are being contested. The opposition shall include, or shall be filed simultaneously with, the following:
a. A memorandum of "points and authorities" in opposition to the motion.
b. A "notice of opposition" which shall include one of the following two alternatives:
(1) "A hearing on this motion is not requested"; or
(2) "A hearing on this motion is requested and a court reporter is/is not requested. It is estimated that .......... hours should be set aside for the hearing on this motion."
c. Proof of service of the motion and all supporting documents.
10. All oppositions shall be accompanied by affidavits in support of any factual contentions involved in the motion. The absence of affidavits filed with the opposition may be construed by the Court as an admission that the factual contentions supported by affidavits filed in support of the motion are true.
11. Failure of the opposing party to timely serve and file a written opposition, together with supporting points and authorities, may be construed by the Court as an admission that the motion is meritorious and a consent to granting the same.
12. Counsel may extend the time for filing an opposition, without an order of the Court, upon the filing of a written stipulation.
13. Points and authorities shall, at a minimum, identify the facts and legal authorities which support the opposition, and exhibits shall automatically be deemed to be incorporated by reference, unless otherwise indicated. The failure to identify both the facts and legal authorities which support the opposition shall be equivalent to the absence of a memorandum of points and authorities.
The Reply:
14. The moving party may serve and file reply points and authorities within 5 days after service of the points and authorities in opposition.
Review by the Court:
15. The trial Judge is ordinarily unaware of the existence of any contested motion until the filing of a "Request for Review." Any party may file a Request for Review whenever a motion is at issue. Whenever a party has filed a "Request for Review," the Court Clerk shall deliver that file to the chambers of the Court for consideration of the motion. A motion is "at issue" when any of the following occur:
a. By stipulation of all parties;
b. Ten (10) days pass after the service of the motion and no opposition has been filed; or
c. Five (5) days pass after the service of the opposition to the motion, regardless of whether or not there has been a reply filed.
16. Whenever the Court is presented with a motion which is at issue, the Court shall rule on the motion or, in its discretion, order the judicial assistant to set the matter for hearing. If the Court orders that a hearing be set, the judicial assistant shall contact the parties and determine the earliest date when the motion may be heard and whether any party desires the attendance of the court reporter. Following the selection of a date and time for the hearing, the judicial assistant shall prepare an order for the Court indicating the date and time for the hearing, the length of time set aside for the hearing and whether or not a court reporter is requested and by whom. After the Court has signed the order setting the motion for hearing, the judicial assistant shall then serve the parties with a copy of said order.
17. A decision may be rendered without a hearing unless oral argument or an evidentiary hearing is ordered by the Court, in which event the Court will issue an order setting a date and time for a hearing.
18. A courtesy copy of the Request for Review shall be provided to the Judge's chambers by counsel when the original is filed. The courtesy copy may be delivered to the Judge's chambers by hand, by United States mail, by facsimile or by electronic mail.
[As amended; effective September 1, 2004.]
1. After the filing of any domestic relations action, ex parte orders mutually restraining the parties from physical violence, harassment, the emotional alienation of a child from a parent, the interference with employment, or the dissipation or waste of any community property will be freely granted in orders provided by the Court. Except for an ex parte motion specifically allowed by these rules, or an ex parte motion seeking an order shortening the response time for motions, or an ex parte motion for an Order to Show Cause for Contempt, all other ex parte orders are disfavored and counsel are encouraged to move with notice and in strict compliance with N.R.C.P. 65.
2. No proposed ex parte order, except an order to allow an indigent to file an action without payment of fees, shall be presented to a Judge for signing before the case has been filed with the Court Clerk, given a case number and assigned to a department.
3. No proposed ex parte order shall be presented to a Judge, the subject matter of which has been previously presented to another Judge, without fully disclosing all circumstances surrounding the previous review.
4. No proposed ex parte order which would affect child custody or visitation shall be presented to a Judge without said order setting the matter for a hearing within 10 days from the issuance of said order.
5. Whenever the Court has issued an ex parte order, the party obtaining it shall forthwith serve upon each party in the case a copy of the order and all papers upon which it was based.
[As amended; effective September 1, 2004.]
Rule 13. Submission of proposed orders.
1. This rule applies to all proposed orders, except proposed ex parte orders which shall comply with Rule 12. It is the purpose of this rule that all orders submitted to the Court for signature accurately reflect either the instructions of the Court or the request to the Court by all parties to the action. It is also the purpose of this rule that all counsel of record have an opportunity to review a proposed order prior to its submission. All counsel shall make a good faith effort to agree upon the form of any proposed order in furtherance of this purpose.
2. No proposed order shall be submitted to the Court on an attorney's personalized pleading paper.
3. All orders submitted to the Court for consideration shall, to the extent possible, stand alone without reference to attached documents. Upon assignment of a case to a department, all proposed orders shall contain the name of the Judge and department immediately below the signature line.
4. Whenever an attorney comes into possession of an original order signed by the Court or upon notification by the Court that a submitted order has been signed by the Court, that attorney shall immediately file said order with the Court Clerk.
5. In the event a proposed order is prepared by a party pursuant to an order of the Court, the party preparing the proposed order shall submit the proposed order to all other parties in the case for review prior to submission to the Court. Should the other parties not provide any comments with respect to the proposed order within 5 days of service of a copy of the proposed order for review, subject to the court's discretion, the proposed order shall be deemed acceptable to all parties and may then be submitted to the Court. Should the parties disagree concerning the contents of the proposed order, each party shall submit a separate proposed order to the Court.
[As amended; effective September 1, 2004.]
Rule 14. Appearances; substitutions; withdrawal or dismissal of attorneys.
1. Appearance: When a party has appeared by counsel, that individual cannot thereafter appear on his/her own behalf in the case without the consent of the Court. Counsel who has appeared for any party shall represent that party in the case and shall be recognized by the Court and by all parties as having control of the client's case until counsel withdraws, another attorney is substituted, or until counsel is discharged by the client in writing, filed with the Court Clerk. Said withdrawal, substitution or discharge shall be in accordance with S.C.R. 46, 47, 48 and this rule. The Court, in its discretion, may hear a party in open Court although the party is represented by counsel.
2. Counsel in any case may be substituted, allowed to withdraw or dismissed, in accordance with S.C.R. 46, 47, 48 and this rule:
a. Substitution of Attorneys: Any substitution of attorneys must be approved by written order of the Court. When a new attorney is to be substituted in place of the attorney withdrawing, the written consent of both the withdrawing and substituting attorneys and the client shall be filed with the Court. There shall also be delivered to chambers a proposed order by all parties allowing said substitution (see Rule 13) or compliance with the Motion Practice Rule seeking the Court's approval of said substitution (see Rule 11). The signature of an attorney to substitute such attorney into a case constitutes an express acceptance of all dates then set for trial or hearing, or in any Court order.
b. Withdrawal by Counsel During Pendency of Case: Any withdrawal of an attorney of record in a case must be approved by written order of the Court. Any attorney desiring to withdraw from a case shall file an affidavit indicating the address, or last known address, at which the client may be served with notice of further proceedings taken in the case in the event the application for withdrawal is granted, together with all other known addresses and phone numbers where the client might be contacted. When an attorney wishes to withdraw, there shall also be delivered to chambers a proposed order by all parties, including the client of the withdrawing attorney, allowing said withdrawal (see Rule 13) or compliance with the Motion Practice Rule seeking the Court's approval of said withdrawal (see Rule 11).
c. Withdrawal by Counsel When Case Is Completed: After judgment or final determination of a case, an attorney may withdraw without a court order pursuant to S.C.R. 46. When an attorney of record wishes to withdraw following the completion of the case, said attorney shall file a "Notice of Withdrawal" and serve said document upon all parties or their attorneys who have appeared in the action. Counsel wishing to withdraw shall include in said "Notice of Withdrawal" the address, or last known address, at which the client may be served with notice of further proceedings taken in the case. Failure to include the information required by this paragraph nullifies ab initio the "Notice of Withdrawal" and said attorney remains the attorney of record for all purposes.
d. Dismissal of Counsel by Client: Any client wishing to dismiss their attorney of record in a case must have said dismissal approved by written order of the Court. Said client shall file a motion and affidavit to have such dismissal approved by the Court, and served upon all parties or their attorneys who have appeared in the action. Said client shall include in said affidavit the address, or last known address, at which the client may be served with notice of further proceedings taken in the case in the event the application for dismissal is granted, together with all other known addresses and phone numbers where the client might be contacted. The Motion Practice Rule shall then be complied with (see Rule 11).
3. Any submitted order permitting the substitution, withdrawal or dismissal of any attorney shall contain the address at which the substituted attorney or unrepresented party can be served with notice of all further proceedings.
4. Except for good cause shown, no application for the substitution, withdrawal or dismissal of an attorney shall be granted within 30 days of a trial or within 15 days of a hearing in the case. For purposes of this paragraph, the failure of the client to compensate counsel does not constitute good cause. Substitution, withdrawal or dismissal of an attorney may not be grounds to delay a trial or other hearing.
5. A corporation may not appear in proper person.
Rule 15. Filing of faxed documents.
1. No document may be filed by direct faxing to the Court Clerk's Office.
2. A faxed document, including any signature page, may be filed with the Court Clerk in lieu of the original if:
a. It is presented on plain paper;
b. It is clearly legible in its entirety; and
c. It otherwise complies with all applicable requirements, including the payment of any filing fees.
3. The party filing a faxed document shall preserve the original until the completion of the case.
1. At least 10 days prior to a civil trial, counsel for all parties shall meet or discuss by telephone, and stipulate to as many facts and issues as possible, or state why they cannot do so. A certification that this portion of this rule has been complied with shall be annexed to the trial statement and made a part thereof.
2. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, at least 5 days prior to a civil trial, each party shall file and serve on all other parties a trial statement which shall set forth the following matters in the following order:
a. A concise statement of the claimed facts supporting the party's claims or defenses.
b. A statement of admitted or undisputed facts.
c. A statement of issues of law supported by a memorandum of points and authorities.
d. In nonjury cases, a list of summaries or schedules referring to attached itemized exhibits concerning any subject matter which involves accounting, computation, chronology, or similar detailed data that reasonably calls for orderly itemization (e.g., wages, income, expenses, inventories, business operations, tax computations, disability periods, property losses, itemizations of claimed losses or injuries), the data and reasons upon which an expert bases his opinion (not the opinion itself), which clearly reflects the claims, defenses, or offers of proof of the party in such respects, together with reference to the records or other source upon which such summaries or schedules are based.
e. The names and addresses of all witnesses, except impeaching witnesses.
f. A list of special questions requested to be propounded to prospective jurors.
g. Any other appropriate comment, suggestion, or information which may assist the court in the trial or disposition of the case.
h. Any other information required by the Court.
i. A list of exhibits which the parties have stipulated to be admitted.
j. A list of exhibits offered by the opposing party which are objected to and the reasons for the objections.
k. A list of any pending motions which have not been resolved.
l. Any other appropriate comment, suggestion or information which may assist the Court in the trial or disposition of the case.
3. In contested domestic relations cases, the parties shall complete and file with the court and serve on the opposing party a financial declaration no later than 5 days prior to the date set for the trial or hearing.
4. At the request of the Court or counsel, the Court may order a settlement conference in addition to the Pretrial Settlement Conference or mediation pursuant to Rule 3.1.
[Added effective September 1, 2004.]
1. In civil cases, counsel for the parties shall meet and stipulate to a set of standard instructions which the Plaintiff will then submit to the Court no later than 5 judicial days prior to trial.
2. Proposed special instructions shall be delivered to the trial Judge and opposing counsel at least 2 days prior to trial.
3. All proposed jury instructions shall be in clear, legible type on clean, white, heavy paper, 8 1/2 by 11 inches in size, and not lighter than 16-lb. weight with a black border line and no less than 24 numbered lines.
4. Counsel may submit proposed jury instructions to the Court in an electronic format approved by the Court.
5. The designation "Instruction No. _____" shall be at the top center of each page.
6. All special instructions shall be accompanied by a duplicate instruction which cites to authority. The citation shall be located in the lower left corner of each page.
7. Counsel should be prepared to settle jury instructions immediately following the completion of the taking of evidence.
[Added effective September 1, 2004.]
Rule 18. Exhibits and contested evidence.
1. Prior to a trial or hearing, counsel for the parties shall meet or discuss by telephone, and stipulate to the admission of as many exhibits as possible. Such stipulation will avoid the need for foundational witnesses.
2. All proposed exhibits shall be presented to the Court Clerk to be marked at least 1 judicial day prior to a trial or hearing.
3. Copies of proposed exhibits shall be furnished to the opposing party before a trial or hearing commences. This rule does not relieve a party of the duty to provide discovery under any other rule or statute.
4. Counsel shall file all motions in limine in advance of trial as ordered by the Court. This will provide the Court an opportunity to consider the admissibility of contested exhibits or other evidence.
[Added effective September 1, 2004.]
1. The Judge may require a pretrial conference or counsel may request a pretrial conference by motion.
2. Pretrial conferences may, if the parties so stipulate, include settlement negotiations. The parties may further stipulate to allow the Court to engage in separate, private discussions with parties outside the presence of other parties for the purpose of facilitating settlement of the case.
3. The judge may, for good cause, continue the pretrial conference for a limited period of time.
4. Statements of counsel made at the pretrial conference are not admissible in evidence, unless so provided by a pretrial order.
[Added effective September 1, 2004.]
Rule 20. Application of rules. These rules shall be construed to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action. As a result, any requirement contained in these rules may be waived by the Court upon good cause shown.
[Added effective September 1, 2004.]
Rule 21. Sanctions for noncompliance. If any party or any attorney fails and/or refuses to comply with these rules, the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, the District Court Rules, the Supreme Court Rules, or any other requirement of Nevada law, the Court may, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, make such orders and impose such sanctions as are just, including, but without limitation, the following:
1. Hold the disobedient party or attorney in contempt of court.
2. Continue the hearing or trial until the disobedient party or attorney has complied with the requirements imposed and require the disobedient party to pay the opposing party's expenses incurred to prepare for and attend the hearing or trial, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees and witness fees.
3. Refuse to allow the disobedient party or attorney to support or oppose designated claims or defenses, or prohibit the introduction into evidence of designated documents or things or items of testimony.
4. Set the case for immediate trial.
5. Make an order striking out pleadings or parts thereof, or staying further proceedings until the order is obeyed, or dismissing the action or proceeding or any part thereof, or rendering a judgment by default against the disobedient party.
[Added effective September 1, 2004.]


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Comedian Damon Wayans is making headlines after sharing his thoughts on the ongoing Bill Cosby scandal.
During a sit-down interview with Power 105.1's "The Breakfast Club" Friday morning in New York, the comedian was asked about the allegations. Wayans said he doesn't believe all of the women coming forward.
"I just don't believe it," he said. "I think it's a money hustle."
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The comedian said he hopes people will wait before passing judgment, especially since the allegations have yet to be proven.
Cosby has not been charged with a crime and has denied the decades-old allegations of sexual assault and attempted sexual assault that have surfaced over the past year.
But it wasn't Wayans' support that had people upset. It was his comments aimed at Cosby's accusers that angered people on social media.
"Some of them [are] un-rape-able," Wayans said. "I just look at them and go, 'You don't want that. Get out of here.'"
The 55-year-old decided to clarify his comments on Twitter.
"Stop twisting my words. Watch the entire interview before u condemn me!" he wrote on the site with a video to the whole interview.
Wayans also tweeted a shortened clip that he believes wasn't featured enough in the media coverage.
"For them, my heart goes out to them," he is shown saying during the Power 105 sit down. "For anybody who has been raped by Bill Cosby, I'm sorry and I hope you get justice."


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Sometime during my freshman year of college (I'm dating myself but this was 2003), I was home visiting my parents for a weekend and I heard part of a song on the radio. I think the station was WUIN ["The Penguin"] or a cultural predecessor to WUIN and it was before the time when you could easily find station playlists online.
Anyway, I hear this acoustic-type song with female vocals and the words "Oh, my baby". A few months later I emailed the station to see if they knew what I was talking about and they offered a song that fit the description but wasn't really what I was looking for.
That song was "Right in Time" by Lucinda Williams and she became one of my favorite artists ever.
So I still thought about that other song periodically but now it's the end of 2011. I share a lab with another woman, and we take turns picking out radio stations or podcasts to listen to at work. Sometimes we listen to the Yahoo! Radio coffee house mix. A couple weeks ago, I heard "Come to Jesus" by Mindy Smith playing and IT WAS THAT SONG.
I haven't really listened to commercial radio since high school except for that one summer where I worked in a greenhouse and I listened to [100.7 The River], so apparently I missed the moderate success of Mindy Smith.
But yeah, I've experienced a rare kind of resolution and I keep thinking about Little Pete and how he never found that band again.
27 December 2011
Finally tracking down that song you heard one time on the radio
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