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<div>The frowning "Smiley Face" at the top this Wal-Mart opposition web site is worth the visit, along with the info and contact possibilities. Networking with other cities who have fought or are fighting Wal-Mart is probably a good idea for those wishing to block or regulate Wal-Mart, and this web site offers options in this regard.
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<div><a href="http://www.wakeupwalmart.com/news/20050721-oreg.html">http://www.wakeupwalmart.com/news/20050721-oreg.html</a></div>
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<div>But if Wal-Mart Supercenter is still coming, why not push for this alternative described below: </div>
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<div><a href="http://www.alternet.org/story/23711/">http://www.alternet.org/story/23711/</a></div>
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<li>Bioswales, or channels of shrubs, grass and rock were planted to snag pollutants and help clean water, while permitting it to infiltrate into the ground and replenish groundwater sources.
<li>Improved refrigeration systems were built to save 645,000 kilowatts annually, enough power for 65 single family homes for an entire year.
<li>Condensation from the store's air conditioning and refrigeration systems will be stored in a pond on the east side of the building, and used to help irrigate the landscaping.
<li>A mix of recycled cooking and automotive oil will help heat the facility.
<li>Waterless, odorless urinals that keep smells down using a special oil film will result in water savings of hundreds of thousands of gallons per year.</li></li></li></li></li></ul></div>
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<div>Ted Moffett</div>