* The 13th Working Mother 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers list hit the stands recently. Insurers making the cut (in alphabetical order): Acacia Life Insurance Company, Bethesda, Md. (new to the list this year); Aetna, Inc., Hartford, Conn....
Manzanillo & Puerto De La Navida (Colima state) Located on the "Mexican Riviera," just south of Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo is a popular getaway for residents of Guadalajara and others searching for a less developed, more serene setting...
Have a Huddle Matt Luca, chairman of Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Solutions, has just the trick for keeping employees' eyes on the ball--or, in his case, on the corporate mission: daily huddles. For 10 minutes each day, the 2,000person...
The Hot Spots Cancun (Quintana Roo state) Pristine beaches and a crystal-clear, turquoise sea are among the virtues of an area once home to the ancient Maya and a refuge for pirates. Cancun (a Mayan word meaning "four serpents") was for many years...
Indian Gaming: The Big Players Indian gaming is now a $6-billion industry, although the explosive growth of this segment has slowed. According to figures from the Indian Gaming Commission, the federal agency that regulates Indian gaming, at the...
One benefit of joining SCMP is that it provides a great network to call on when we need help--which happens often. A compassionate voice at the other end of the phone (or e-mail) is often a big help in a crunch...
Monterrey (Nuevo Leon state) Situated in the breathtaking Sierra Madre Oriental mountains near the eastern coast of Mexico, Monterrey is known as the industrial capital of Mexico. Today, the city produces fine crystal as well as over 75 percent of...
The 1,055-room Park Central Hotel in New York is undergoing a $60 million restoration. The 1928 hotel will reopen in March 1999 after a total redo. It will include an executive club lounge, 250 executive club rooms, and a Wellness Center. All...