We don't know, as of this writing, whether the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education plans to terminate UNLV President David Ashley's contract a year early, or allow him to serve the final year of the four-year pact. But we do know this: If the regents are planning on cutting Ashley loose, they should do it now.

I was at the "Rally for Affordable Quality Healthcare" in Las Vegas June 27. I had confirmed (multiple e-mails) with the local host, David Heflich, over several days prior to the event. The agreement was that he was to meet me in front of 9311 W. Russell Road at 4 p.m. on June 27. He confirmed this as of June 26. I had made it clear to him that I use ParaTransit services, and would have to lock in and confirm specific pickup/drop-off locations/times by 5 p.m. Friday; once this had been confirmed, I am required to ride as scheduled or jeopardize my ability to use the service. Understand that this location is in the middle of a partially completed business/industrial park; I found that the "event" location, WellPoint Insurance, occupied the second floor of 9133 W. Russell Road, and was not identified by any signage outside or inside. The only sign on the front door was "Anthem" with the Blue Shield logo. I found out from the security guard (only other human in the building) that WellPoint did occupy the second floor.

The doors are locked at the office of Quon, Bruce, and Christensen. Until last fall, this firm was one of the most successful in Las Vegas, specializing in sticking up for poor little homeowners who had to fight against big, evil developers. The lawyers made millions, especially telegenic Nancy Quon, who for the past few years has hosted a TV show on the city of Las Vegas channel, a program that offered advice to homeowners and homeowner associations.

It is tempting to dismiss Oscar Goodman's very public consideration of a possible gubernatorial candidacy as merely the idle ramblings of a full-on attention whore.