New Orleans You would be surprised how often we debate the issues that revolve around “slum tourism” as these events have come to be called. Most acknowledge the role of the favela tours in Rio de Janeiro in developing the notion that there might be value in taking tourists to see poverty. It …
Category: Personal Writings
Odds and Ends
New Orleans Here are a couple of notes of interest…. *** Calvin Trillin writing in the current National Geographic reports on rickshaw pullers in Kolkata. Contrary to what I have reported over the years based on organizing and public reports along with conversations in that great Indian city, the practice of having humans labor …
Tips Off
Little Rock A judge in California Superior Court in San Diego has ruled that Starbucks erred mightily in allowing supervisors to get a share in the pooled tips for baristas since late 2000. Bottom line in this likely to be appealed verdict Starbucks is on the line for $105 Million is lost tips and …