Adapting to change is the one constant I’ve witnessed throughout my decades in the commercial casino industry. As someone who grew up in Reno when it was the second largest gaming center in the United States, it is nothing short of amazing to see casinos in communities from Southern California to the shores of the Atlantic and in countless communities in between.
It’s nearing 7 p.m. on a recent Monday, prime shoeshine time, and Gino Alexander stands ready to face an onslaught of customers with scuffed, dirty shoes.
Child-education experts say that at 8 years old, some kids are mature enough to let themselves into their homes after school and spend the afternoon alone.
COVER STORY: As health insurance premiums rise, more employers are shifting some of the expense onto employees. Insurers say the bigger premiums result from higher use of the health care system.