The weakness of these two strong players in the casino industry is that they are heavily dependent in the state of economy and the number of visitors. Therefore, with the economic downturn and rise of competition, Las Vegas suffered a slump in its casino revenue. In order to regain revenue and its popularity, some big names casinos have had the opportunity to expand and make their locations more attractive for the purpose of pulling back customers. Still there are threats from new entrants and threats of substitutes that are
The United States of America When we say the word America, we have already imagined a land of freedom and opportunities. Many have different beliefs, views and opinions about the United States of America. Some dislike it and believe it is corrupted, and some come here to start a new life and love what it has to offer. However, despite different opinions and critics, United States of America is one of the greatest countries in the world because it offers people many chances and careers other countries don’t, it gives people an opportunity to grow. One of the most interesting things about this country is its traditions and customs, from the food they eat, to the way they celebrate their holidays, and America wouldn’t be the same without
I feel that one major reason that SOX was controversial is that it cause many companies, that were following the rules and regulations, to go out of their way and change policy and procedure and potentially costing them more money. Overall I think that the SOX act was a needed to help protect millions of investors, and to shed some light on what is actually taking place within a company financially. SOX may have not been an ideal situation for many companies but the act is well in favor for the
policies on H-1B visa, despite the increasing number of industries claim more for the H-1B visa holders, there are still have a considerable critics argue that it is unfavorable for the United States to retain such a great deal of immigrants, which will definitely do great harm to the native workers. Since the employers in America intend to make more profit by cutting the training fees for skillful employees, and take advantage of the foreign cheap as well as skilled labor instead. Hence, the U.S. citizen workers, especially the elder people and the minority, will encounter the threat either be dismissed or be lower their wages than before. And the employee organizations have already attached much more concerns on this
Regardless, there continues to be many socio-economic problems associated with it. With the attraction of new businesses, wealthy professionals, and tourism, there is a trend for property value and rent prices to rise, causing less wealthy residents to move out. The issue of gentrification is one of great controversy and has many interpretations. If one is defining gentrification as simply urban revitalization, it is hard to understand why people are offended by the idea. The more broadly understood definition, found in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, among others, is “the process of renewal and rebuilding accompanying the influx of middle-class or affluent people into deteriorating areas that often displaces earlier usually poorer residents” (Webster).
IMMIGRATION Immigration is a controversial topic to discuss because each person has a different opinion of that, but it can be supported in real information, such as, economic growth of the country that receive immigrants, among others. Entering in context, people that think that immigration only affect the country, only have a lack of tolerance and ignorance, because they only see the bad aspects of it and don’t evaluate the benefits that it can has. Immigration is a benefit to the country and it depends of the way in which you prefer to see the situation. In effect, the integration of people of different countries and cultures enrich the host country because allow that the country become multicultural. One of the reasons because immigration
Amanda Clifford 1st Mrs. Richardson Buy Nothing Day is intended to solve the growing issue of overconsumption. The holiday proposes the opportunity for excessive consumers to pursue healthier hobbies or lifestyle. Buy Nothing Day shows conventional shoppers of the dangerous obsession it has become in their lives. Though the holiday its self is not well known to mass production nations it would have an overwhelming affect if it were to be implied annually. Ever individual in this consumer society has different position that can be positively influenced by the establishment of this growing holiday.
Illegal Immigration has been a highly contested issue for the country at the beginning and still is today. Countries have always dealt with people from different places and of different values entering their domain of living. Some people welcome the diversity and economic opportunities that this can bring. While others think it will harmful to the status quo. They think the inclusion might erode at their morals by having to deal with people who may not believe what they do or even look like they do.
Any working relationship can attest to that. There are many things that can obstruct quality communication, from busy schedules to assumptions. These things only clog your communication highways blocking the lanes of understanding each other. “Romantic relationships begin with a lot of sharing and excitement, but as time goes on, children, elderly parents, exercise routines, volunteer work and even hobbies can push the relationship to the back burner” (Schoenberg, 2011) I can relate to this article on the self disclosure in a relationship. It is especially difficult when lies and misdeeds are kept from each other.
Americans are Immigrants The twenty-first century in the most advanced country in the world is proving to be one of the most controversial in the history of this United States of America. This country was formed by immigrants from all over the world, and yet, many citizens are attempting to close the doors to most people who are still trying to reap some of the benefits the United States of America has to offer. The United States as a whole, as well as the originating countries, has benefited from the effects of immigration. While some of the effects have been considered detrimental to the US, the benefits far outweigh the detriments. This subject has been one of concern for quite some time, with no real resolution.