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How Automation Has Changed Work for Casino Employees in Detroit
On a chilly Wednesday evening in October, the sounds filling Ambre Romero’s home were familiar: her grandchildren unloading the dishwasher, her husband, just off work, watching television. Ms. Romero was getting ready for her shift serving cocktails at the MGM Grand Detroit, the casino where she has worked since 1999. She pulled on her blue…
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How I Booked a Lufthansa First-Class Ticket With Credit Card Points
To confirm that I could book the Lufthansa flight, I checked if the same ticket was bookable through another one of Lufthansa’s partner airlines, namely United. So I plugged in the same details into the search engine on United’s website. An identical award flight came up, but for more United points than Aeroplan points, which…
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CDOT urges travelers to be ready for serious winter weather this weekend
Statewide – As updated weather forecasts show the first major winter storm of the season moving into Colorado this weekend, CDOT urges everyone to plan their travel with winter in mind. Travelers should know before you go and check COtrip.org for the latest road conditions. With snow totals as high as 17 inches forecast for…
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TI revenue down, outlook disappoints as chip sector woes linger
As earnings season ramps up for US semiconductor companies, Texas Instruments in its third quarter 2023 earnings report this week provided signs that the sector continues to be mired in a macroeconomic funk. TI’s third quarter revenue was down 14% year-over-year to $4.5 billion, although TI officials urged analysts to focus more on sequential comparison.…
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Car care tips for winter: Why AAA says time is now to prepare for cold weather
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — While the Philadelphia area remains in store for a fall warmup over the next few days, chilly temperatures are on the horizon. With a record number of aging vehicles on the roadways, AAA is reminding drivers now is the best time to schedule car care and think about preparations for the cold…
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Hyundai To Hold Software-Upgrade Clinics Across the US For Vehicles Targeted By Thieves
Hyundai said this week that it will set up “mobile clinics” at five U.S. locations to provide anti-theft software upgrades for vehicles now regularly targeted by thieves using a technique popularized on TikTok and other social media platforms. From a report: The South Korean automaker will hold the clinics, which will run for two to…
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World Series 2023: Phoenix prepares for Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers fans
The Arizona Diamondbacks will face the Texas Rangers in the World Series, and Phoenix hotels, restaurants and transportation services are preparing for the influx of visitors. (Photo by Hunter Fore/Cronkite News) PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks have clinched a spot in the World Series, and Valley hotels, restaurants and transportation services are gearing up for…
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Exploring key determinants of health among individuals with serious mental Illness: qualitative insights from a first episode psychosis cohort, 20 years postdiagnosis
Below, we present the two themes and eight categories representing the determinants of health described as important by participants to their health, well-being, and ability to live a meaningful life. Themes and categories are illustrated in Table 4. Table 4 Themes and categoriesFull size table Theme 1: Managing mental Illness and physical health problems The five…
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Planning for a potential SEPTA strike
*This post will continue to be updated as new information becomes available. Check back frequently* Earlier this month, Transit Workers Union 234 (TWU) members voted to approve a potential labor strike. The mass transit union’s contract is set to expire at midnight on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 and could impact service as early as Wednesday,…
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‘I’m just Dorsey’: Beloved Decatur employees aims to keep Children’s Home legacy alive
Decatur, GA — When the city of Decatur purchased the former United Methodist Children’s Home property, a beloved employee of the group home came with the property as part of the deal. At least that’s what Dorsey Nobles, 59, will jokingly tell you. Nobles has worked as the facilities manager of the children’s home property…