Walmart Corruption Scandal of the Day

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Yesterday, The New York Times published a story which outlined a bribery scandal at Walmart de Mexico and today, a video featuring VP of Corporate Communications, David Tovar, went out, claiming that the company has been investigating this matter while working with the Department of Justice. There is some comfort in knowing that when it comes to shady business practices, Walmart is not limited to keeping it stateside.

[nymag]

Black Friday News Round Up of the Day

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Black Friday News Round Up of the Day: Black Friday violence is as American as apple pie.

Incidents of pushing, and shoving, and trampling, and punching were reported in Rome, New York, Kissimmee, Florida, and

A Briton In Los Angeles of the Day

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A Briton In Los Angeles of the Day: Alex Day (of Alex Reads Twilight fame) and his buddy/bandmate Liam Dryden hop across the pond to Los Angeles, California, where they decide to visit a Walmart.

Culture shockilarity ensues.

[littleradge.]

Worst Nightmare Realized of the Day

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Worst Nightmare Realized of the Day: Stephanie Granger of Kilgore, Texas, claims she bit into a spoonful of Walmart's Great Value-brand Peanut Butter Stars ice cream when she felt something sharp cut the inside of her lip: A broken razor blade.

From KLTV 7 News:

Stephanie called Wal-Mart on Monday to tell them what she found. After the call, she told us that the response wasn't what sh