Monday, March 27, 2006

41 Hours in a Wal Mart

Sklyer Bartels spent 41 straight hours living in the Windsor Heights, Iowa Wal Mart SuperCenter over Spring Break. It was sociological study and writing project for the Drake University sophomore. What he discovered is Wal Mart doesn't have it all, after all!

He was able to survive on snacks, yogurt, and sandwiches from Subway, but there was no good place to take a nap. He estimates that he slept only 4 of the 41 hours. And, there was no place to shower. After 41 hours, the store kind of caught on to him--those eagle eye greeters--and he left without incident.

So, you can't live at Wal-Mart. Who knew?

You can learn more of his story at http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060327/OPINION01/603270342

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