Archives: June 2009

Boom to Bust in El Dorado

Posted by: Phil Mintz on June 23

The Midwest's farms and factories are being hit hard by the recession. BusinessWeek recently asked students in the business journalism program at the University of Missouri School of Journalism to...

The Recession's Impact on Dyersville, Iowa

Posted by: Phil Mintz on June 23

The Midwest's farms and factories are being hit hard by the recession. BusinessWeek recently asked students in the business journalism program at the University of Missouri School of Journalism to...

Car Dealership's Closing Hurts Eldon, Mo.

Posted by: Phil Mintz on June 23

The Midwest's farms and factories are being hit hard by the recession. BusinessWeek recently asked students in the business journalism program at the University of Missouri School of Journalism to...

More Thoughts on Tipping

Posted by: Monica Gagnier on June 19

Having lived in New York City for 23 years, I've learned the power of tips (particularly those paid in advance, which some might call bribes) to open doors. Of course,...

Is Tipping Headed for Extinction?

Posted by: Monica Gagnier on June 11

At the yoga studio where I've been practicing, I overheard one of the young women who checks in people at the front desk mention that she also works at a...

Demo at Desert AIDS Project

Posted by: Monica Gagnier on June 10

This morning, as I was driving to Bikram Yoga in Palm Desert, Calif., I heard on the radio that there would be a noon rally at Desert AIDS Project to...

Gottschalks' Going-Out-of-Business Sale

Posted by: Monica Gagnier on June 04

A couple of days ago, I opened my prescription sunglasses to discover that they had broken at the bridge. This was not good news, since I forgot to sign up...

Having Fun While Unemployed

Posted by: Phil Mintz on June 04

The Los Angeles Times reports today on the growing use of the term "funemployment" to describe those who take advantage of being jobless to travel, volunteer, or just kick back...

California Dreamin' at the Casino

Posted by: Monica Gagnier on June 01

As I was driving out of our condo complex Friday night, a man and a woman flagged me down and asked if I would give them a ride downtown. I...