Always ask for a receipt when you order food. Why? Receipts are proof of a transaction, so when you’re not given a receipt, the employee manning the till may be cooking up something sinister. Employees can punch in your order, but cancel it after receiving your money. They give you your order and your change and then pocket the remaining money. This is why some establishments give you rewards if you point out that you didn’t get a receipt; a little loss now saves them from large-scale theft tomorrow. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
