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Wal-Mart Watch Daily Clips - May 11th

$2 MILLION GETS WAL-MART OUT OF CRIMINAL CHARGES IN DAMOUR CASE

RETAIL SALES FINALLY STEADY?
WAL-MART DUKING IT OUT WITH OTHER RETAILERS FOR ONLINE SHOPPING MARKET SHARE

TARGET EMBROILED IN SHAREHOLDER BATTLE

  • Ackman adamant in Target chase [Financial Times]
    Bill Ackman, the activist hedge fund investor, is not known for specialising in the art of subtlety. If his unsuccessful attempts to wrangle Target into submission can be used as a gauge, that will continue to be the case.
  • Target's activist shareholder to hold town meeting [Associated Press]
    Less than three weeks ahead of what's expected to be a heated proxy contest at Target's annual shareholders' meeting, activist shareholder William Ackman aims to strengthen his case to investors for a new slate of directors by personally introducing his roster at a town hall meeting here Monday.
RUMOR MILL STARTS GRINDING: WAL-MART TO SELL NEW SMART PHONES THIS SUMMER?

  • T-Mobile G2, T-Mobile G1 v2 details surface [Cnet News]
    Also in Android news, TMOToday found a new iteration of the T-Mobile G1, called the T-Mobile G1 v2 (codename Bigfoot), which features a similar slide-out QWERTY keyboard as the G1 but in a much more attractive design.
MIKE DUKE OFFERS SUPPORT FOR LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

WAL-MART EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES ADVISORY PANEL CHAIR TO BECOME U.S. AMBASSADOR TO ARGENTINA

  • Don't Cry For Her [Washington Post]
    Martinez chairs Wal-Mart's Employment Practices Advisory Panel. She was the longtime president and general counsel of the Mexican-American Legal Defense and Educational Fund before moving in 1982 to L.A.'s Munger, Tolles & Olson, where she has been defending companies facing state and federal challenges to their employment practices.
HERE WE GO AGAIN: WAL-MART BLAMES SLUGGISH CHINESE GROWTH ON COUNTRY'S 'CONTRACTING ECONOMY'

EMPLOYERS PREPARING FOR EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE

COMMENTARY: COULD ARLEN SPECTER 'FLIP-FLOP' RIGHT BACK TO SUPPORTING EFCA?

  • Specter Faces Price of Betrayal: Angry Dems, Workers, Primary Challenge [Huffington Post]
    Sen. Arlen Specter's political deathbed conversion to the Democratic Party isn't turning out so well after all. He now finds himself isolated from his new Democratic colleagues , branded as a turncoat who won't support key parts of Obama's agenda, a betrayer of his longtime union supporters over the Employee Free Choice Act
    -- and he's been stripped of his seniority on committees.
PROFESSOR CALLS FOR EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE, SAYS UNIONS 'THE BEST ANTIPOVERTY PROGRAM'

  • Letter: Behind Falling Wages [New York Times]
    Under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Wagner Act protections of union rights allowed workers to restore their wages and dignity. Unions became the best antipoverty program, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said. Yet workers who organize today can expect to be fired. Employers use Wagner Act election procedures to intimidate workers. They violate other labor protections with impunity.
MORE ON LOUISIANA 'SWAMP RAT' LAWSUIT AGAINST WAL-MART

WAL-MART SECURITY OFFICER FIGHTS WITH WOMAN OVER SHOPLIFTED PIZZA CUTTER

LOCAL BUSINESSES STILL OFFERING AN EXPERIENCE WAL-MART CAN'T

MORE GREENWASHING FOR WAL-MART CHINA

  • Retailers Adopt 'Green' Plans [CRI English (China)]
    Starting last November, Wal-Mart imposed higher environmental and social standards on its 20,000 suppliers in China in a bid to build a more environmentally and socially responsible global supply chain.
ARE ASDA WORKERS REALLY FEELING 'MISSION, SMILES AND FUN'?

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS RETAIL MARKET OVERSATURATED?

To keep updated on Wal-Mart Site Fights across the country, visit the Battlemart blog at http://walmartwatch.com/battlemart/blog

ARIZONA SITE FIGHT: CAVE CREEK RESIDENTS SUSPICIOUS OF WAL-MART PLAN

MARYLAND SITE FIGHT: HANOVER STORE UNDERGOING RENOVATIONS

FLORIDA SITE FIGHT: RENOVATION COMING TO VERO BEACH WAL-MART

FLORIDA SITE FIGHT: A BIGGER WAL-MART FOR WEST KENDALL?

FLORIDA SITE FIGHT: TALLAHASSEE WAL-MART UNDERGOING RENOVATIONS

CALIFORNIA SITE FIGHT: RIGHT AFTER WAL-MART, LOWE'S TAKES CRACK AT SANTA ROSA

CALIFORNIA SITE FIGHT: ON SALINAS WAL-MART PROJECT, IT'S ALL OVER BUT THE SHOUTING...

  • Give Salinas residents shopping choices [Californian (Calif.)]
    Wal-Mart has been trying to open a super store to fill the void left by Home Depot in the Harden Ranch Plaza Center. This is not only an eyesore to the neighborhood, it has hurt businesses in the center that depended on the traffic Home Depot brought to Harden Ranch.
CALIFORNIA SITE FIGHT: MERCED RESIDENTS CITE AIR POLLUTION AS MAJOR FACTOR IN REJECTING DISTRIBUTION CENTER

CALIFORNIA SITE FIGHT: NEW SURVEY SHOWS WIDE PUBLIC OPPOSITION TO WAL-MART IN SONOMA COUNTY

NEW YORK SITE FIGHT: SHOP-RITE JOINS WITH WAWARSING CITIZENS TO BLOCK WAL-MART PLANS

ALBERTA, CANADA SITE FIGHT: WAL-MART TO OPEN NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTER NEAR CALGARY

 

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COMMENTS

Don’t you just love the way corporations get away with MURDER! Just pay a small fine and the company is off the hook. If a private citizen was to be found at fault in this or similar circumstances it would be “Off with Their HEAD! Lock them up and throw away the key!

Big D in
Monday, May 11 at 12:15 PM

Wal-Mart victim’s father critical of DA’s deal [Newsday]
“It is the epitome of corporate arrogance that Wal-Mart can reach an agreement without admitting their responsibility, and walk away,” said Charles’ lawyer, Andrew Libo of Manhattan.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

NOTE:Big D, even the Catholics require confession and penance BEFORE being granted ANY absolution!

ddrb in
Monday, May 11 at 01:10 PM

Finally, I have decided to come clean.

bbrd was my husband. He left me because I cannot cook and I constantly fed him canned food (usually dog food). I even cooked the food in the can, and served it to bbrd that way.

I also stopped putting out, so bbrd got frustrated and had a fling with the 80 year old neighbor, I must say she looks good for her age.

I finally admitted to bbrd, the reason I stopped putting out was because I jumped the fence and became a a full time skillet licker. (It is the only way I know how to use a skillet).

My new girlfriend and I are very happy, we even blog on here together. Her name is “Big D” and we get along wonderfully.

I do like Kenbo, & once thought of continuing our affair but I got tired of seeing his wife beat him up, thats when I decided to jump the fence and never look back. (sorry Kenbo)

Last but not least I wanted to admit that screwed is my illegitimate (bastard) son and let everyone know that Kenbo is his father .

Now that I have come clean, I think the rest of you (you know who you are) should come out of the closet.

Best regards
“DD”

ddrb in
Monday, May 11 at 02:10 PM

I do like Kenbo...

You have no idea, bbrd.

“They are promoting themselves to low-income people,” Betty Dukes says. “That’s who they lure. They don’t lure the rich.... They understand the economy of America. They know the haves and have-nots. They don’t put Wal-Mart in Piedmonts. They don’t put Wal-Mart in those high-end parts of the community. They plant themselves right in the middle of Poorville.”

Ken V in Texas
Monday, May 11 at 02:35 PM

I have to tell you bbrd, when comes to creative writing, SDV has nothing
on you.  I can’t wait to see the reactions!!

RDS in
Monday, May 11 at 02:36 PM

DD

Members of the Board’s of companies are given a free pass when it comes to “Criminal acts”. They hide behind the “company” and claim that a business can’t be held criminally responsible! Even when they are the ones that ultimately make the decisions that should be prosecuted in criminal court. It’s always “it’s just business” and a slap on the wrist!

Big D in
Monday, May 11 at 02:38 PM

I have to tell you bbrd, when comes to creative writing, SDV has nothing on you.  I can’t wait to see the reactions!!

Hate to disappoint you, RDS—as much as I would like to take credit, the obvious “DD” doppelganger was not yours truly...besides, that kind of mudslinging isn’t my thing.

...speaking of SVD, ever notice he seems to be absent whenever Google Gal makes an appearance?

Makes you wonder…

bbrd in
Monday, May 11 at 03:56 PM

Makes you wonder… -"bbrd"

Yeah, doesn’t it?  Jon Lovitz aka “The Pathological Liar” was an amateur compared to you “bbrd.”

You little piece of fiction betrayed you.  Once again, you gave yourself away.  I’ve not
known ddrb to call Ken V “kenbo.”. I think she prefers “ken zu.”

And you wonder why we mock you?  You got ta stop following RDS around!

ScrewedbyWalmart in Anytown, America
Monday, May 11 at 08:39 PM

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ddrb in
Monday, May 11 at 08:43 PM

THE BEGINNING LIST OF THE DEAD AT WALMART BEYOND JDIMYTAI DAMOUR---

Names and locations of persons suspected as shoplifters killed by WalMart Stores Inc. personnel-

Russell S. Palmer, 38- Kansas City, Missouri Dec. 2008

Patrick Donovan, 53- North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Stacy Driver, 30- Atascocita, Texas Aug. 2005 at about 2 p.m. Death ruled a homicide- WalMart paid $750,000 to the family.

Floyd Watson- Tulsa, Oklahoma

Jan M. Burstein, 29- Las Vegas, Nevada Sept. 2001 Death ruled a homicide
http://forums.securityinfowatch.com/archive/index.php/t-140.html

On a store for store comparative basis you are 400% more likely to be robbed, raped, assaulted, injured or killed at a WalMart than any other retailer.

WalMart- Where we occasionally kill customers and employees. Our thoughts and prayers and dollar saving legal irresponsibility go out to the Jdimytai Damour family.

SanDiegoView in WalMart is American cultural suicide
Monday, May 11 at 09:40 PM

bbrd,

“Hate to disappoint you, RDS—as much as I would like to take credit, the obvious “DD” doppelganger was not yours truly”

Don’t feel too bad that post wasn’t mine either!!  Somebody thinks they are FOOLING others, posting as us!!  I see Screwedby fell for it though!!  Besides, DD said her ex would have to be a ‘ghost’ and I don’t think many would believe you to be a ‘ghost’!!

“...speaking of SVD, ever notice he seems to be absent whenever Google Gal makes an appearance?”

But, then he surfaces again to applaud her posts!! 

Then again, he posts under so many names, it’s hard to know when he is here and when he isn’t!!

RDS in
Monday, May 11 at 09:41 PM

Then again, he posts under so many names, it’s hard to know when he is here and when he isn’t!!

That’s what makes SVD the true bullshit artist he is…

bbrd in
Monday, May 11 at 10:01 PM

“it’s hard to know when he is here and when he isn’t!” --"bbrd"

Yeah, I’m sure you relate to that very well “bbrd"/ Someone in USA

And you bet I’m going to “keep chewing on this bone.”. I’m not
going to let your posting screw up get buried in the
archives, just because you want it to.  If you’re not evading the question,
then tell us why ONLY ONE of your posts linked to
Someone in USA’s blog?

ScrewedbyWalmart in Anytown, America
Tuesday, May 12 at 04:45 AM

...that kind of mudslinging isn’t my thing.

Thanks for my first LOL of the day!

Live Better In Cheap Underwear

Ken V in Texas
Tuesday, May 12 at 05:19 AM

“That’s what makes SVD the true bullshit artist he is… “ --"bbrd"

Hey RDS:  Looks like your little buddy has you confused with SDV.  When it comes
to bullshit, you have no equals.

Since you two have this mutual admiration thing going, you should use all
of your “talent” to help “bbrd” explain why he linked to Someone in USA’s blog.

It makes more and more sense now as to why, until lately, “bbrd” has always kept
A low profile here.  If he was truly a real person, instead of the alter ego of Someone in USA,
he would have had that voice” I mentioned in another post.  I’ve said this from the very first time
we encountered “bbrd” on this blog.  If he was a character in a novel or movie,
he would be described as “flat.”

ScrewedbyWalmart in Anytown, America
Tuesday, May 12 at 07:13 AM

bbrd/Someone aka the Ralph Kramden of Edelman Loser University,

RDS aka the Mr. Haney of cheat and howl Libertarianism,

You 2 are having another loss of coolant accident in public and on the internet again. One day perhaps in the not too distant future, you might reconfigure your WalMart aroma stink therapy formula to seem less like Matt (the other WalMart worship loser/smell) who suffers first place in the Walmartsycophantpsychophobia* contest.

*Walmartsycophantpsychophobia- 1) The strange, abnormal, obsessive and compulsive fear of WalMart being disliked by others. 2) A mental disorder characterized by the desperate need to conduct oneself as a WalMart liar/stooge/imbecile/lackey. 3) Consumed by the blubbering zealotry of WalMart anti-union indoctrination videos. 4) RDS or Matt preaching the sinlessness of WalMart Stores Inc.

WalMart- Some of our stores have a higher death rating than the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station in the accident of 1979.

SanDiegoView in WalMart is a business cult for psychopaths
Tuesday, May 12 at 07:46 AM

And you bet I’m going to “keep chewing on this bone.”...

And just like I said over at that post, you really need to lay-off the vodka and dog biscuits “nitecap” in the middle of the night.

I’m not going to let your posting screw up get buried in the archives, just because you want it to.

Thanks.

bbrd in
Tuesday, May 12 at 08:23 AM

bbrd/Someone aka the Ralph Kramden...

RDS aka the Mr. Haney...

It would seem RDS is not the only one with a thing for classic sitcoms…

What say you, Mr. Screwed?

bbrd in
Tuesday, May 12 at 08:25 AM

“What say you, Mr. Screwed?”

bbrd in

I say you’re still evading the question, “bbrd”.

Pass the dog biscuits and vodka please!

ScrewedbyWalmart in Anytown, America
Tuesday, May 12 at 04:07 PM

Screwed: You might be interested in revisiting the thread from last April,2008,entitled “WalMart Gun Policy Courts Big City Mayors.”

ddrb in
Wednesday, May 13 at 09:45 PM

Screwedby,

“When it comes to bullshit, you have no equals.”

It is only Bullshit, to people like you who thinks the world owes you a living!!  To people who actually attempt to persue the ‘American Dream’, through hard work and good financial management, it makes perfect sense!!

“Since you two have this mutual admiration thing going, you should use all of your “talent” to help “bbrd” explain why he linked to Someone in USA’s blog.”

It was explained to you many times, but you just don’t seem to ‘get it’, so why should anyone keep trying?  Even at one point, bbrd, linked to YOUR website, did that make him YOU?

RDS in
Thursday, May 14 at 12:45 PM

...persue the ‘American Dream’, through hard work and good financial management...

And just where can we find this pursuit going on? You constantly tell us that the working class is only interested in a free ride. “Hard work” is just a concept from the good old days.

As for “good financial management”, there doesn’t seem to be much of that going around these days either. Unless, of course, you are Bernie Madoff, Dick Cheney, or H. Lee Scott.(Incidentally, RDS, how’s that 401K coming along?)

Live Better In Cheap Underwear

Ken V in Texas
Friday, May 15 at 06:39 AM

RDS-

Will you please explain (or define) the “American Dream” as you understand it.  I wan’t to know how you view it before I go making assumptions as to what you believe it to be.

Wal-Mart start paying your way! in Baraboo, WI
Friday, May 15 at 10:36 AM

Ken V,

“And just where can we find this pursuit going on?”

It is slowly dissapearing as people look to others to pursue it for them!!

“You constantly tell us that the working class is only interested in a free ride.”

It’s not that the ‘working class’ is looking for a free ride, it is just that people don’t know what ‘hard work’ is today!!  Automation, has made most jobs very easy, but people complain, as if they are being ‘worked’ to death!!  A guy using a ‘backhoe’ to dig a trench, works a lot less than those who used to dig a trench with a pick and shovel, but to hear them talk, they just ‘bust their ass’ everyday!!

“As for “good financial management”, there doesn’t seem to be much of that going around these days either.”

And, that’s the problem!!  Just like the government, many people spend like ‘drunken sailors’ and think that they should just be able to get MORE from their employers, to make up for it!!  Why do you think we have a minus savings rate here, an average $8,000.00 credit card debt and Credit Councilors looking to help people get out of debt?  Good money management, is the key to getting ahead!!

RDS in
Saturday, May 16 at 02:55 AM

Wal-Mart start paying,

“Will you please explain (or define) the “American Dream” as you understand it.”

I define, the ‘American Dream’ as a concept that each person chooses to obtain in life!!  For the most part, it is a GOAL and a person should be willing to put forth the EFFORT to do whatever is necessary, to obtain the goal they set!!  My personal goal, was to provide for my family’s needs and to make each year better than the last, until I reached my final goal of being debt free!!  I started out 45 years ago, broke, now I am ‘debt free’ and retired and am now able to live off of the fruits of my labor quite comfortably!!  I do NOT think it is guaranteed to everybody, just because they exist!!

Ken V,

“(Incidentally, RDS, how’s that 401K coming along?)”

It’s down some, but still within my future needs and it will come back!!  If I never made another ‘dime’, I still have enough to last another 32 years!!  I also have taken advantage of buying more stocks at cheap prices, so as the market comes back up, I will recoup my losses faster!! 

How’s your retirement funds doing?

RDS in
Saturday, May 16 at 03:39 AM

...people don’t know what ‘hard work’ is today!!

But you do, right, RDS? Tell us, how many trenches have you dug “with a pick and shovel”? And how many hours do you have operating a ‘backhoe’ ?

Armchair philosopher derives it’s name from Armchair Quarterback. Like an Armchair Quarterback, an Armchair philosopher is not completely involved, but often comments or criticizes without much real authority in philosophy.

How’s your retirement funds doing?

It doesn’t matter if I live a year or a hundred years I will remain financially independent.

Live Better In Cheap Underwear

Ken V in Texas
Monday, May 18 at 05:38 AM

Ken V,

“But you do, right, RDS? Tell us, how many trenches have you dug “with a pick and shovel”? And how many hours do you have operating a ‘backhoe’ ?”

I have done both, and I can say from experience, operating a ‘back-hoe’, is a lot EASIER than a pick and shovel!!

RDS in
Monday, May 18 at 06:27 PM

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