A desire to do good in Las Vegas

 

Las Vegas Sun
Since arriving in Las Vegas in late 2008, I have witnessed a new spirit that leads me to believe that our valley is determined to become a more caring and compassionate community. If there is anything positive to come out of the economic recession, it …read more    

 

Sun Spot through a polarized window at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas overlooking McCarran Airport (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

 

 

Is optimism really good for you?

 

CNN
Naked optimism is the currency of casinos in Las Vegas. It’s the attitude of overgrown children raised on large servings of phony self-esteem. It’s the view of the world — or of one’s own talents — that ignores the fact that everyone gets it wrong …read more  

For graduates of ‘turnaround’ schools, year of change and …

Las Vegas Sun
… lot of thousands of children attending Las Vegas‘ worst-performing high schools. … Eichenfield said the turnaround work had been challenging but the positive …read more  

Nevada jobless rate dips below 12 percent in April

Las Vegas Sun
Las Vegas‘ jobless rate was 11.6 percent in April, down from 12 percent in March, and Reno’s rate was 11.4 percent, also down from 12 percent. Carson City’s unemployment is 11.8 percent, a drop from March’s rate of 12.4 percent….read more

Outlook positive for employment in 2012

KTNV Las Vegas
Typically this time of year we see an increase of jobs .because of seasonal hires, but it’s important to point out that Las Vegas‘ unemployment rate for this November is 2.5 percent lower than last year during the same month. Las Vegas, NV (KTNV)- …read more

Las Vegas unemployment drops to 13.1 percent

Carson Now
Unemployment in the Las Vegas metro area dropped to 13.1 percent, down from 13.4 percent in September. The Reno metro area also saw a drop, from 12.6 to 12.1 percent. Nevada’s unemployment rate remained at a seasonally adjusted 13.4 percent for October … read more