The Wal-Mart Economy
Here's a Toronto Star article forwarded to me by friend (thanks Naj). We've seen the newscasts featuring many small towns pleading for a Wal-Mart store to be opened in their area, but what are the real effects of Wal-Mart on the economy, and on society as a whole? This article contends that they're pretty bad for the economy and society. It's a bit slanted towards the left, and demonizes Wal-Mart, and while all of the negative press may not be warranted, there is some truth to it to what the article speaks to. I know from a business perspective, Wal-Mart is noted for its bullying tactics when dealing with suppliers. You either do things their way, or you're out of business - sometimes you're damn either way. Read however, and make up your mind on your own.
Of Movies
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut -- This is one hilarious movie -- but boy is it rude. It's rude beyond the point of being offensive. The movie takes the good taste filter off and amuses with humour that simulate the juvenile in us. Every now and again though, that little kid in us needs to be amused -- and this movie will certainly do that. If you're offended by the movie, it's because the adult in you is watching. The Brothers Grimm -- This was an OK fantasy movie, moving at a good pace, with the appropriate level of action and humour. The special effects were well done -- and so was the cinematography. If you missed it in the theatre, you didn't miss much however. You can catch it on DVD. The Aristocrats -- This is a movie about a joke. One joke. That's it. The delivery however -- now that was something else. The delivery was sick, sick, sick. This is an in-joke for comedians that have been numbed by jokes for us regular folk. The only thi...
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