Disney’s ‘Frozen’ ices out ‘Paranormal’ spinoff

On a wintry weekend, Disney’s “Frozen” retook the box-office top spot with $20.7 million, freezing out the horror spinoff “Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones.”

Library district promotes structured play among parents, kids

The Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, plans to offer a series of five Family Place Parent-Child Workshops for ages 1 to 5 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. starting Jan. 10. The series will include an orientation and workshops on speech, hearing and language; child development; nutrition; and music, play and health.

Questions remain in Georgia teen gym mat death

It’s been a year since Kenneth and Jacquelyn Johnson’s son was found dead inside a rolled-up gym mat at his high school — the victim, investigators concluded, of a freak accident. Authorities determined 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson fell head-first while reaching for a shoe and was trapped. Almost a full day passed before his body was discovered.

For the Record, Jan. 6

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

On the Move, Jan. 6

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

Consider your audience’s needs when you’re timing an address

You’ve been invited to speak. You’re one-of-a-kind in your industry, so content isn’t a problem. How long should you talk? Should you negotiate a different length than the organization requests?

Credit union boss blames new rules for higher costs

Atidal wave of federal regulations is responsible for the continued rise of compliance costs for most credit unions, Big Valley Federal Credit Union President and CEO Linda Sweet said.

Art class to help students get in touch with true career path

Did you scribble as a young child, pose in a tutu, watch airplanes soar overhead and long to be the pilot? As a child, each of us automatically knew what path we should take in life, says Nja One. She plans to offer a six-week course, the Pure Imagination art class, beginning Jan. 11. Using various media, it will explore the healing power of art to help people get back in touch with the path they were meant to take.

Parkway named for Wickmans’ Wigwam

When giving friends and dates directions to her house in the early ’60s, Judy Michaels would give them a simply instruction. “Look left for the wigwam,” she said. “You could see it from the highway. It was a good earmark.”

Spears has a friend in waiting

Derrick Barry owes his career to Britney Spears. So I knew the female impersonator would hang on any word she had to say about him.

 
Small plane makes emergency landing on New York highway

A small plane traveling to Connecticut after taking a tour of the Statue of Liberty made an emergency landing Saturday on a New York City interstate highway, startling drivers but touching down safely with no serious injuries to anyone aboard or on the ground, officials said.

Backdoor left open, so Falcons storm through

Until Saturday night, when they left the backdoor open and lost to Princeton West at home, it had been going pretty well for the Rebels. The basketball Rebels.

Inside Gaming: Sunny days may be ahead for MGM Resorts

In a recent research note, J.P. Morgan gaming analyst Joe Greff said MGM Resorts International offers “fresh ideas” for stock investors exploring their options in the new year.

Preparation helps make snow play safe, enjoyable

Snow-capped Charleston Peak and neighboring crags west of Las Vegas remind us that winter is here, despite balmy days on the desert floor. Every storm front moving through the area promises snow, luring crowds to the mountains.

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