Globalization

July 22, 2002

I'm continually amazed by how computer and communications technologies are making the world a smaller and more interconnected place. Environmental violation tickets from the City DEP are entered into a database by workers in Ghana. Accra is 5,120 miles from New York. In New York Tickets, Ghana Sees Orderly City

"They know the rules and they still are always violating them," Ms. Mensah said. "Maybe they don't understand simple instructions. But they have to keep doing it, because it's how we make our money."

"I am very used to the rules and regulations of New York now," said Nora Kraku, 28, during a break. "So I think I can live there."