Wal-Mart critics attack retail innovation in film debate
The CEI paper and the documentary criticize Wal-Mart while defending progress in discount retailing. It notes wage levels compare with other retailers, health coverage, and consumer savings, arguing the broader welfare gains outweigh downsides. Rich Lowry weighs in on the debate about modern retailing.
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Quote of the Day on democracy at Steven Day
A 2002 remark by Steven Day criticizes democracy as loud and occasionally obnoxious. He equates democratic expression to rock and roll with electric guitars and drums, noting lyrics amplified to ear spitting decibels.
Ottawa schools seek smarter phone switch upgrade
Editorial argues Ottawa USD and Ransom Memorial Hospital suffer from SBC’s aging switch which blocks caller ID and advanced features. Schools and hospital use separate lines to bypass the system, causing missed calls and delays. A Smart Switch upgrade, costing over 1 million, is not expected until 2011, hindering modern communication.
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Condoleezza Rice keeps rising in Republican 2008 poll
Poll results show Condoleezza Rice climbing from 19 to 24 percent in the 2008 GOP primary, trailing Rudy Giuliani at 26 percent. John McCain slips to 21 percent while Newt Gingrich and Bill Frist trail far behind. Rice’s favorable rating tops 70 percent amid talks of a possible bid, while rivals face scandals and policy clashes.
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