The Gig Economy -- Integrity in Journalism -- Who Can Afford Disneyland Anymore?

Earlier this decade, many researchers and journalists fretted that the gig economy was taking over the way people work.
WSJ

Economies that have gone gig

make the experts flip their wig.

But it turns out to be jive;

people love their 9 to 5.

Hustle ain't a trending deal;

most prefer their boss's heal.

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This is especially true in journalism, where integrity-above-reproach is the one characteristic reporters should cherish above all others. Because in the end, it all comes down to the million-dollar question: “How much is my integrity worth?” A million dollars? Fifty dollars? Something in between?

by Mark Saal for the Ogden Standard-Examiner.

A virtuous writer will spurn

hyperbole, though they may churn

facts and opinions

as Fourth Estate minions 

that often gives readers heartburn.

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Only months before the opening of its $1-billion Star Wars expansion, the Disneyland Resort announced price increases of up to 25% for daily tickets, annual passes and parking.

The increases, which took effect Sunday, come less than a year after the resort adopted price hikes of up to 18%. Under the latest increases, the cheapest daily ticket will be more than $100. Daily parking prices are rising to $25 from $20 — a 25% increase.

by Hugo Martin for the LATimes

To get into Disneyland now
will take all your savings, and how!
To guarantee parking
a loan needs earmarking.
For meals try Purina Dog Chow.


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