Monthly Archives: August 2007
Apples to Apples, Oranges to Oranges & Big Macs to Big Macs
When my ex finished law school, we celebrated by backpacking in Turkey. The "ex" was both an occasional Sikh and occasional vegetarian, which made traveling fun. Together, we explored the Roman ruins, Turkish baths and the epicenter of Islamic and … Continue reading
Jesus Freaks, Corruption and 140 KMPH in Traffic
Remember when Jesus freaked at the Pharisees and merchants who were conducting business in the temple? Christ wasn’t a communist opposed to the market. He was just angry at the debasement of faith and conviction. There is something about factory … Continue reading
You’re Fired
I was fired from my last job. I ran the Compliance & QA department for a $7.3 billion retailer. This retailer missed its financial targets for about 20 quarters. Fed up, a major US shareholder made moves to take control. … Continue reading
Cairo School of Carpets – Child Labour Part 3
The first time I visited a factory with child labour was in the outskirts of Cairo in the mid 90′s. The proprietors took me around the showroom and then to the production floor below. There I saw about a dozen … Continue reading
Why Men Earn More & the Price of Human Rights
Did you know that in many occupations women and men do the same work but the former only makes about 65 cents for every dollar men make. This is pay discrimination. When I finished grad school I did a year … Continue reading
