A 61 year old man in a Walmart store allegedly slapped a toddler he’d never even seen before because she wouldn’t stop crying. The girl’s mother later told the local news, “That man is probably one of the worst greeters they’ve ever hired!”

Wal-Mart is offering an employee discount on all caskets--good news for Wal-Mart greeters.   

A Florida couple is in the news for getting married in a Wal-Mart where they met. ***MARLAR: When you get such a great markdown on spouses, you gotta jump on it!

Wal-Mart has announced plans to build a Super Center in Locust Grave, VA near a 145 year old Civil War battle field. The company also announced plans to hire that wars veterans as door greeters.

The Brewers are telling teams they have no intention of shopping Prince Fielder. That's a shame. They could make a fortune if they sold him by the pound.

Coincidentally, a new Chinese poll reveals that Wal-Mart also best symbolizes China since most of  Wal-Mart's merchandise is made there.

In addition to buying your groceries, shampoo and cleaning supplies at Wal-Mart, you can add another discounted item to your list: A casket. Yes, Wal-Mart has started selling caskets at prices that undercut most funeral homes. However, Wal-Mart's caskets are only available online from the company's web site. The selection of 15 caskets and dozens of urns ranges in price from $999 to $3,199. Most are under $2,000.  ***MARLAR: Wal-Mart actually created demand for caskets after so many of their customers were killed by the falling prices.

In related news, Al Gore was seen yesterday in a "Big and Tall" store shopping for a hazmat suit.

Tourists in Amsterdam who want to see some of the expensive diamonds and gems the city is known for will no longer have to visit a museum or a diamond house. The city's biggest department store now has around $1.5 million worth of jewelry on display in its front window.  ***MARLAR: Wal-Mart has had a clear-glass display for its fine jewelry for years. It's called a gumball machine.

Walmart has announced that it will aggressively expand its $10 toy program for the 2009 holiday season. Last year the program applied to a total of ten toys, and this year they say it will apply to over 100 toys.   ***MARLAR: In other words, they could’ve afforded to give you a break last year, but decided to stick it to you instead?