By presenting a fictitious worst-case scenario as genuine the CorporateRevolt project is working to question the influence of corporate, branding and advertising power in a culture consumed by consumption. Its goal is to encourage citizens to examine their response to commercial messaging and to play a more active role in determining the limits of corporate power in American society. More.

Just heard on NPR this morning that Lee Scott, Walmart’s CEO for the past 9 years is stepping down. Pretty interesting bit on the news at:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100049709