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This year, Las Vegas visual, literary, theatrical and performing arts scenes took several decisive steps forward. Here are just a few of the year's highlights.
Women put up with a lot at the office. At least grant us elastic waistbands.
Maria des Angeles Palomo, 54, hadn’t been to a political rally in more than a decade. But on Sunday, she was at an entirely Spanish-language town hall in Las Vegas for Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign, reconsidering a candidate she passed over for Hillary Clinton in 2016.
The IGI of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, says each US state legislature must make policy decisions that are unique to its jurisdiction as regards sports betting. They warn that if tax structures and fees are too high, those wishing to place bets may turn to a neighboring jurisdiction or the illegal market. Both online gaming and sports betting are ripe for innovations, as disruptive technologies and new offerings have already begun to emerge, the IGI says.
In her Hugo-finalist novel Record of a Spaceborn Few, Becky Chambers envisions a future where humanity travels the galaxy in generational ships, their entire civilisation dependent on a well-oiled system of reusing and recycling resources. Every waste product is expertly crafted into something else, sustaining the space travellers for generations.
It might still be a couple of days before Christmas, but it's never too early to think about recycling the tree.
According to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) report, when it comes to food waste, “the cost estimate for the average family of four is $1,365 to $2,275 annually.” The exact figures on what contributes to American food waste were unavailable, but “in the United Kingdom, about two-thirds of household waste is due to food spoilage from not being used on-time; whereas, the other one-third is caused by people cooking or serving too much.”
Up next it’s Ross Bryant. Ross is the Director of the Military & Veteran Services Center at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He helps veterans afford to go to school, focus on learning, then transition into the workforce.
In this article, we have listed a number of our favorite books on gambling. If you enjoy gambling or the idea itself the list is just for you. In this case, we have chosen several must-reads for you. We have two categories here. First, the classic literature for the ones who prefer offline gambling. And second, books for people who are into online gambling.