Parishioners remember brother hurt in accident

Nearly a hundred of the faithful prayed Sunday for a man who remained hospitalized in critical condition after he was struck by a car Thursday.

Time and Place, Aug. 12

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

On the Move, Aug. 12

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

Protect your interests when using recruiters

Obtaining short-term assignments through a recruiting firm is different from landing one on your own with an organization. Recruiters may be advantageous to your search, because they work in the world of jobs. However, working with them is less direct and therefore a little more complicated.

William Hill U.S. poised for sports bets

William Hill U.S., the Las Vegas-based subsidiary of Britain’s largest bookmaker, is pleased with its sponsorship and the July 28 outcome of the 46th running of the $1 million William Hill Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park in New Jersey.

Credit unions see better times in second quarter

Is profitability a sign of an economic recovery? Most credit union executives in Las Vegas would cautiously say yes using their quarterly and six-month earnings to support their answer.

Military service

After congressional business wrapped up Aug. 2, senators and representatives scattered far and wide for a five-week recess. In most cases, that scattering sent members of Congress either back home or on vacation.

UNLV football camp report, Aug. 11

UNLV senior cornerback Sidney Hodge has plenty to keep his mind busy. His wife, Natiyah, is expecting a son next month, and the couple have a daughter, Cameron, who turns 3 on Aug. 25.

Resurrection Fighting lands deal with adidas

A Las Vegas-based mixed martial arts organization that feeds fighters to the Ultimate Fighting Championship has scored a big sponsorship win, with adidas, one of the best-known brands in worldwide sports, deciding to be an endorsement partner.

Late surge keeps Liberty alive in American Legion regional tourney

Liberty’s American Legion baseball team rallied for five runs in the top of the sixth inning Sunday en route to a 7-4 victory over League City (Texas) to stay alive in the American Legion Western Regional at Surprise, Ariz.

Pedestrian error contributes to fatal crashes

Of the 29 pedestrians killed as of Aug. 4 this year within the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Police Department, pedestrian error was the leading cause 83 percent of the time.

UMC doctor’s dedication inspiring

When nurse Abby Hudema talks about why the University Medical Center pediatric intensive care unit staff follows infection control policies so closely — it was one of only five such units nationwide to earn the Consumer Reports’ top rating for preventing bloodstream infections in 2012 — she recalls a scene that at first blush doesn’t seem to have much to do with preventing bacteria from entering the bloodstream.

‘Elysium’ tops box office with $30.5 million

The dystopian science fiction thriller “Elysium” topped the weekend box office with $30.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, enough to beat three newcomers, including the Jennifer Aniston comedy “We’re the Millers.”

Q&A with Stacy Stagg, assistant general manager of Sunset Station

After gaining experience in other management roles with the company, including as assistant general manager at the Santa Fe Station and Red Rock Resort, Stacy Stagg returned to Sunset Station this year.

UNLV Performing Arts Center announces season lineup

The musical beat goes on at the UNLV Performing Arts Center, which celebrates its 38th season with a 2013-14 schedule that includes pianist Peter Nero, contemporary jazz group the Rippingtons and the Moscow Festival Ballet.

2-year-old boy abducted from RI home found safe

A 2-year-old boy kidnapped from a Rhode Island home where police made an early morning discovery of two bodies was found Sunday night “in good health,” police said.

Pregnancy a green not red light for workouts

Early in the morning, at a Las Vegas public park, you may find Kerry Geyser engaged in what appears to be the start of a human wheelbarrow race. Some would say it’s the last thing Geyser, co-founder of the outdoor fitness program Las Vegas Bootcamp, should be doing.

Cellphone companies unite against texting while driving

Four cellphone companies teamed up with documentary director Werner Herzog to produce a 35-minute public service announcement about texting while driving.