[.ca] Slam-dunking Wal-mart (ISBN 097115421X)

The truth comes out.:
Having a marketing and business background and experiencing how big corporations come into town or buy out other store names and then will discontinue or not use small vendors made me think sometime back; companies like Home Depot, Wal-Marts, Targets, Borders, Barnes and Nobles, Wild Oats health stores the list could go on really hurt the unique character and social fabric of any town beside the low wages, profits leaving town to WalStreet stockholders that now 1% of the people own 47% of the wealth now and the rest get to fight over the rest of he dwindling pie. I have stopped shopping at those places and realize my shopping patterns are a vote for what this country stood for. Our forefathers did not fight for this country for big business to run our political system and control our marketplace totally. Any concerned citizen should read this book and open there eyes to the lie Wal-Mart and rest present on spin commercials. I highly recommend this book and give it to a friend.

The Activist's Bible:
I found out about this book from friends in a citizen's group in Maryland that was fighting a Wal-Mart. They said Al Norman's book was their Bible. I have read other books that are business history titles--but Slam Dunking Wal-Mart actually gives you the information you need to stop superstores in your community. Norman has helped dozens of communities do just that over the past 7 years, and he's become the "guru" of the anti-sprawl movement, to quote 60 Minutes. I found this book more and more useful as I reread it, and I've copied sections to give to my local officials. This is not some pointy-headed academic book--its a good read for the average homeowner or merchant who is looking for arguments and strategies for stopping superstore sprawl. Get one--and get one for your Mayor to read as well! Now I understand why Wal-Mart doesn't like to debate this guy. I was appalled to learn that Wal-Mart has over 300 "dead" stores on the market today. This book also has good info on Home Depot and other logos. The NY Times doesn't know this book exists--but citizens'groups have made good use of it.

Sleepless In Kent Island Maryland:
I'd be surprised if Mr. Norman's book does not keep you awake at night. I know it had that affect on me. Even if you think you like Wal-Mart, after you read this book I doubt you will ever look at a superstore the same way again. The book also provides a common sense, easy to follow game plan for citizens to fight superstore sprawl. I know it will help us in our fight against the invasion of Wal-Mart on Kent Island.

I'm so glad that Americans hate Africans:
I'm so glad that Americans hate Africans because you can imagine the number of African entrepreneurs, many of whom have successfully put their kids through outrageously overpriced private universities in America, would be decimated by Wal-Mart. Keep up the hatred Mr. American Journalist!

Al Norman Brings Warning Light To Red Hook, New York:
Sooner or later every beautiful rural American Town will have to deal with the threat of a corporate Goliath like Wal-Mart invading their community. Al Norman's book Slam-Dunking Wal-Mart educates, not only citizen groups, but Planning and Zoning Boards across the country. It also assists them in directly dealing with these inevitable imposters to the quietude of Rural America. If you can't get Al Norman to come to your town (you might be able to if you contact him) - this book is the next best thing. Mr. Norman and his book are presently bringing the Warning Light to the Town of Red Hook, New York (upstate New York, about 60 miles south of Albany). Believe it or not, everybody's listening to Wal-Mart's nemesis. Slam-Dunking Wal-Mart is a must read for community activists and Planning Boards alike!