UNLV beats Santa Clara; will face Miss. State next

Deville Smith came off the bench to score 21 points as UNLV blew out Santa Clara 92-71 in a Las Vegas Classic semifinal at Orleans Arena.

Weak card security makes U.S. key target

NEW YORK — The United States is the juiciest target for hackers hunting credit card information. And experts say incidents like the recent data theft at Target’s stores will get worse before they get better.

Hidden elves in Iceland delay transportation project

REYKJAVIK, Iceland — In this land of fire and ice, where the fog-shrouded lava fields offer a spooky landscape in which anything might lurk, stories abound of the “hidden folk,” thousands of elves, making their home in Iceland’s wilderness.

Barbells work overtime as useful mobility tool

Barbells are a great tool for exercising. You can use them for squatting, dead lifting and pressing. Did you know that you can also use them as a mobility tool?

With health deadline imminent, consumers weigh costs

As a key enrollment deadline hits today, many people without health insurance have been sizing up policies on the new government health care marketplace and making what seems like a logical choice: They’re picking the cheapest one.

Nevada proposal would create registry to fight animal cruelty

Nevadans convicted of intentional acts of animal cruelty would have their names included on a public registry and be banned from owning pets under a bill being drafted by a state lawmaker.

Doctor stresses importance of foot screenings for diabetics

Although American Diabetes Month was in November, podiatrist Dr. Nicole Dalessandro continues to stress the importance of diabetic foot screenings.

On the Move, Dec. 23

Announcements of new hires, promotions and professional awards. Want to see your accomplishment here? Send your information to bizbriefs@reviewjournal.com.

2013 was year of several advances in transportation

Although 2013 did not generate a lot of hoo-ha in the transportation industry, at least it ended on an up note.

Vigorous activity helped make 2013 hot for property

It’s been a year of big real estate deals in Las Vegas, as the city’s economic recovery gained steam in 2013.

Obamacare-critic Heller joins health exchange that uses subsidy

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller of Nevada, who promoted a bill this fall to halt a government-funded financial benefit for lawmakers and their staffs under the Affordable Care Act, ended up buying coverage this month through a health exchange that offered the assistance.

Manning sets passing touchdown record with 51

Peyton Manning has broken Tom Brady’s NFL record for most touchdown passes in a season with 51.

USC’s aggressive game plan pays off in blowout victory

The fact Southern California went for it on fourth down and attempted both an onside kick and 2-point conversion during Saturday’s Las Vegas Bowl victory over Fresno State at Sam Boyd Stadium ordinarily wouldn’t be much more than a footnote to a 45-20 victory.

Lt Gov: Duck Dynasty key to Louisiana tourism

Louisiana’s lieutenant governor says the “Duck Dynasty” reality TV show is important to state tourism — and he could help connect the Robertson family with new producers if they cannot reach agreement with the A&E network.

Seat belts really do save lives

The phone call from my teacher wife came in during the afternoon.

For the Record, Dec. 23

A weekly log of business bankruptcies, commercial and industrial lease transactions, and new business licenses in Clark County.

Apple: iPhone deal struck with China Mobile

Apple says it has reached a deal to bring the iPhone to China Mobile, the world’s biggest phone carrier.

Executive Calendar, Dec. 23

A weekly listing of events put on by professional organizations, educational groups and local chambers of commerce.

Getting colleagues up to speed helps your company and yourself

Your co-worker is new on the job and isn’t productive. That lack of productivity will undermine your work. Your objective, stabilizing the workflow, will require some effort. Consider a range of tactics to create impact as quickly as possible.

Latino academic achievement gap persists

As Hispanics surpass white Californians in population next year, the state becomes a potential model for the rest of the country, which is going through a slower but similar demographic shift.

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