Economically speaking, things are a little tough right now.
According to Greek mythology, humans originally were created with four legs, four hearts and a head with two faces. Fearing their power, Zeus split them apart, condemning them to spend their entire lives in search of their other half.
Anyone who may have spotted acclaimed director Julie Taymor exploring Las Vegas theaters a year or so back probably figures now it related to “The Lion King.”
Intermittent winter rains in the desert promise wildflowers in the spring. In our area, late autumn rains brought the inch of rain needed to trigger seeds to sprout in some areas, encouraged by mild to warm temperatures in January. Rain and snow from following storms furthered the tender greening on the desert. Winds carrying moisture did not dry out the seedlings. The conditions add up to a better than average wildflower show, but you have to know where and when to look.
The clock is ticking on Station Casinos’ latest attempt to restructure its debt.
Facebook, the social networking site with more than 175 million members, is indeed being taken over by oldsters, just as Time magazine reported earlier this month.
There’s no recession at Quartermaster Point.
Wall Street is suggesting the unthinkable. Strip casino operators might actually close under-performing resorts because it makes sense in the current economic environment.
When the economy goes sour and community-friendly businesses like coffee shops falter, it’s easy to blame ubiquitous, faceless chain operations for the demise of good service and value.
BEATTY — Depending on whom you speak with, Ed Ringle is either this rural community’s 21st century version of Don Laughlin, or the town’s pariah.
BENEFITS ON LIFE SUPPORT: As the economy continues to unravel, some local employees are being asked to pay for their own health care or go on the expensive alternative plan outlined in the Consolidated Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act. Observers say a new federal law to help laid-off workers land health coverage may backfire.
