On the Move, Feb. 17

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

Executive Calendar, Feb. 17

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

Time and Place, Feb. 17

A list of weekly networking events around the Las Vegas Valley. Want to see a meeting here? Send your information to bizbriefs@reviewjournal.com.

Customer rudeness spreads, but businesspeople won’t tolerate it

During the December holidays a cashier looked unhappy. She conceded that 1) a customer had spit on her and 2) this is common behavior toward all cashiers beginning at Thanksgiving.

For the Record, Feb. 17

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

Wake up to why you might be tired all the time

With busy schedules, it’s inevitable to feel sleepy once in a while. But habitually falling asleep during the day while watching TV, reading a book, or in the middle of having a conversation could be a sign of a serious sleep disorder known as narcolepsy.

Five tips for a lifetime of healthy vision

Vision plays an important role in daily life – every waking minute, the eyes are working hard to see the world around us. Are you taking important steps to ensure the health of your eyes for years to come?

EDITORIAL: Ethics whitewash for school officials

Pretend you’re a prosecutor. A half-dozen people approach you and admit to breaking the law, but request that you skip the police investigation and allow them to immediately begin plea bargain negotiations to minimize potential embarrassment and punishment, because they really, really want to put the whole mess behind them.

 
Air Force shows off a big, black, brawny B-2 after Red Flag exercises at Nellis

After a rip-roaring Red Flag air combat exercise at Nellis Air Force Base last week, big, black, bat-shaped B-2 Spirit jets returned to Missouri, taking with them the lessons learned from flying mock war sorties with a mix of 100 U.S. and foreign warplanes.

Starters stand out as Rebels take four

UNLV has big dreams for this baseball season, and if this past weekend was any indication, the Rebels have the starting pitching to realize at least most of them.

MLS still kicking around LV possibility

The music was blaring in the Sam Boyd Stadium parking lot late Sunday afternoon. People were tailgating, kicking the ball around and having a good time in the unseasonably warm February weather.

Blacks wary of medical research

You don’t have to be a psychologist to understand that there’s a good bit of emotional turmoil accompanying a decision by a cancer patient on whether to participate in the first in-human trial of an anti-cancer drug.

To boost your core, get the hang of these exercises

Believe it or not, some people actually use their abs as a lure to the opposite sex. Worse yet, some think that if they never achieve six-pack definition, they are lacking a crucial element to hooking the right fish in the ocean of compatible mates.

Clinton: Rights for gays, women equally unfinished business

Chelsea Clinton encouraged a Las Vegas audience of several hundred counselors and educators on Sunday to support lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender and questioning youth as an important step forward in what she called one of the most important issues of the day.

Accident causes long delays on Summerlin Parkway

An accident is causing long delays for drivers traveling eastbound on Summerlin Parkway near Buffalo Drive Sunday night.

Uneven performances kill classic murder mystery

“My God, he’s dead!” becomes a comical refrain as the bodies pile up on the Mainstage in the Las Vegas Little Theatre’s production of Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None,” directed by David McKee.

Nevada guardsmen come home

It was a joyous homecoming here Sunday when 13 members of the Nevada Army National Guard C Company returned to family, friends and comrades after a 10-month deployment in Afghanistan.

Governor bashed for not defending gay marriage ban

Longtime conservative legislative lobbyist Janine Hansen is hopping mad at Gov. Brian Sandoval for deciding not to defend the state’s law banning gay marriage in federal court.

Chef mixes modern flair with tradition at Desnudo Tacos

If it weren’t for the English-written menu, customers of Desnudo Tacos may feel like they’ve been transported deep into the heart of Mexico.

 
Families and children shave their heads to aid cancer research

Roughly a dozen people had their head shaved to raise funds for child cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation event at L’Oracle gymnasium in southwest Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 16.

A gentle guide at life’s end

Dr. Warren Wheeler begins his workday with morning rounds. Accompanied by a handful of students and medical staff members, Wheeler visits his patients and greets them by name, introduces himself and asks how they feel, whether they are experiencing any pain and whether they feel comfortable.

Crosswalk maintenance a gray area

Some questions have easy answers. Should you run that red light? No. Are convertible drivers happy it’s almost a glorious 80 degrees outside already? Absolutely.

 
5 things to know about the Olympics this week

Five things to know about the Olympics this week, including slipping ratings and the return of Bob Costas’ eyes.

A new ‘Tonight’ dawns with Jimmy Fallon as host

On the walls of Jimmy Fallon’s office are photos. Lots of photos. Of his 2007 marriage to film producer Nancy Juvonen. Of their 6-month-old daughter, Winnie. Of his mom and dad as newlyweds. Fallon points them all out to a visitor proudly.

Catch up on Oscar-contender films at special series

Ever since the Oscar nominations were announced last month, some of you film lovers have no doubt been scrambling to catch up on the nine best-picture contenders.

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