Comments on The Behemoth That BloggedTypePad2008-03-11T13:52:35ZYvonne DiVitahttps://www.lipsticking.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.lipsticking.com/2008/03/the-behemoth-th/comments/atom.xml/Lena West commented on 'The Behemoth That Blogged'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef00e5511a46b288342008-03-13T04:14:55Z2008-03-13T04:14:56ZLena Westhttp://www.xynoMedia.com@Yvonne: Yes, the increasing price of gas - especially since it's (last time I checked) - $109.20 per barrel. It's...<p>@Yvonne:</p>
<p>Yes, the increasing price of gas - especially since it's (last time I checked) - $109.20 per barrel.</p>
<p>It's always good to buy local and buy small - for so many reasons.</p>
<p>I'm looking forward to the Farmer's Market in the Spring and dining at all the resturants that serve local produce.</p>
<p>But, I do need Wal*Mart for sheets and summer tank tops. ;)</p>Yvonne DiVita commented on 'The Behemoth That Blogged'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef00e550f8ba0888332008-03-12T12:49:55Z2008-03-12T12:49:56ZYvonne DiVitahttp://www.scratchingsandsniffings.comHave to chime in - rising retail prices is a result of rising gas prices. All of those items the...<p>Have to chime in - rising retail prices is a result of rising gas prices. All of those items the Walmartians (folks who shop at Wal*Mart) and Target customers buy come by truck. Trucks need gas to run. Gas has gone up so much, along with tolls, that truckers have to pass that cost on. </p>
<p>Does anyone see a shift BACK to the old Mom and Pop stores? Here in Rochester, I actually like the Salvation Army Stores. Good stuff, good prices. Who needs Wal*Mart?</p>Jay, writer Memberspeed.com commented on 'The Behemoth That Blogged'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef00e550f33aab88332008-03-12T03:17:20Z2008-03-12T03:17:20ZJay, writer Memberspeed.comhttp://www.memberspeed.comBlogs are effective PR tools. I have to admit that. But if the company has a real problem rooted in...<p>Blogs are effective PR tools. I have to admit that. But if the company has a real problem rooted in their foundation and spreading among employees, a blog is not going to make that go away. Chances are, it will only make the whole thing erupt in a more negative manner. </p>Lena West commented on 'The Behemoth That Blogged'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef00e5510936be88342008-03-12T02:29:09Z2008-03-12T02:29:09ZLena Westhttp://www.xynoMedia.com@Ardith: Yes, I've noticed that as well. What's with the escalating prices? Well, this just leaves room for more competition....<p>@Ardith:</p>
<p>Yes, I've noticed that as well. What's with the escalating prices?</p>
<p>Well, this just leaves room for more competition. A player that comes in with a good, old fashioned price point offering similar items as a Wal*Mart or Target.</p>
<p>I can say that as wrong as they are about this blogging thing, Wal*Mart still has really good prices - at least at the one that I go to when I visit my parents in Virginia...but that could be a Virginia cost-of-living thing.</p>
<p>Please, they don't care about the economy. I think that when most companies make a certain amount of money, they stop caring about the economy and the environment and focus on shareholder value and making Wall Stree happy. The exception that immediately comes to mind for me is Sir Richard Branson. Obviously, there are others.</p>
<p>Thanks for reading and commenting.</p>Ardith Lowell commented on 'The Behemoth That Blogged'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef00e550ee7f0188332008-03-11T19:29:38Z2008-03-11T19:29:39ZArdith Lowellhttp://www.mcthinktank.netAbsolutely spot on, Lena. On a related note, and because I'm fascintated by retail and track it, does anyone else...<p>Absolutely spot on, Lena. </p>
<p>On a related note, and because I'm fascintated by retail and track it, does anyone else notice that so-called discount or lower-priced stores have raised their prices substantially? Example, simple queen-size coverlet (not duvet, not comforter) at Target for $60 or coverlet set for over $100? Excuse, me? </p>
<p>Have all of these companies lost touch with who their target market is? Did they miss the memo about the economy?</p>Lena West commented on 'The Behemoth That Blogged'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef00e55104092188342008-03-11T18:09:58Z2008-03-11T18:09:58ZLena Westhttp://www.xynoMedia.comAmen to that, Mary. The more you have to tell people who you are, the less you really are who...<p>Amen to that, Mary.</p>
<p>The more you have to tell people who you are, the less you really are who you say you are.</p>
<p>"If you are who you say you are, a superstar, then have no fear, the cameras are here..."</p>
<p>I say it lasts about 3-6 months -- including 'time served'. :)</p>
<p>-Lena</p>Mary Schmidt commented on 'The Behemoth That Blogged'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef00e550ec6a8c88332008-03-11T15:52:25Z2008-03-11T15:52:25ZMary Schmidthttp://www.maryschmidt.comReminds me of one of my "rules": The more (and bigger) signs you see in a company touting their integrity...<p>Reminds me of one of my "rules":</p>
<p>The more (and bigger) signs you see in a company touting their integrity and commitment - the less likely they are to have either. </p>
<p>Want to start a betting pool how long this "uncensored" blog will last when the first big brouhaha happens? <br />
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