Opinion

Unimportant things

There are a lot of important things we could discuss. Our world of local, state and federal politics are awash in oddities, what ifs and what the hells. The primary…

Tech with Tom: Fake virus warnings

Scareware can muck up your computer and take your money. It’s almost as bad as the IRS.

Parker’s big pipe

Kyle Parker has a big, big, big pipe to play with. That short starter sentence is silly double entendre that high-falutin’ folks will label sophomoric and wholly unnecessary until they…

Tech with Tom: Internet Explorer 6 must die

Tom explains in the following very complicated technical terms why you should quit using the IE6 Web browser: It sucks.

Adam & Eats: Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant

The good food, friendly service and reasonable prices don’t explain the often empty parking lot. Must be an ancient Chinese secret.

Do as the Romans do and don’t see this movie

Peter says “When in Rome” is an empty and regrettable piece of cinema. He can be so vague sometimes.

Stay focused on one of the few business constants: Customer service

Stockman says providing a good experience for customers should be part of your business evaluation.

Looking ahead

And now for the Top 10 Fort Smith regional stories of 2020. Yes, 2020. 10. U.S. Rep. Philip Merry, D-Fort Smith, ends his fifth term as Arkansas’ 3rd District Congressman…

‘Noah’s Compass’ tells of a man who can’t remember and won’t commit

The book title is vague and the story starts slow. But Paddock says it’s a good read — akin to a long visit with an old friend.

Adam & Eats: Emmy’s German Restaurant

In addition to quality food and service, Emmy’s offers a little something extra: Water-pouring Ninjas.

Legion is a loser

Peter says the movie is a piece of “cinematic inanity,” which means its badness required packing eight syllables into two words.

Tech with Tom Kirkham: Apple unveils the iPad

Kirkham says its a game changer, going so far as to say it may be lights out for the Kindle.

Aggressive entrepreneurs can make fatal mistakes

Stockman forwards a few notes on common mistakes made by those starting a business.

Measure twice, cut once

We are edging closer to screwing this up. That’s the feeling a few folks are getting with this ongoing and seemingly unguided discussion about improving quality of place assets in…

Profiles with Clay: Jason Parks

Jason has proven he can beat terrible odds. Now he’s applying that same energy to community service.

Adam & Eats: Catfish Cove

It’s good Southern comfort food with salt, salt and more salt. And expect efficient but not necessarily friendly service.

‘The Book of Eli’ is a B-movie project built around a 10-step program

Peter says the movie is heavy on over-the-top violence and light on anything approaching quality narrative.

Scene by Carson: A few etiquette tips for the big V-Day

Pink teddy bears and Red Lobsters could get you the granny panties. Consider yourself warned.

Get smart before buying an existing business

Stockman says buying a business is just as difficult as starting a new business.

The parade and banquet guest

Dear Gov. Mike Beebe: Was pleased to hear of your planned visit to Fort Smith for the Martin Luther King Parade down Garrison Avenue. Hope you’re able to bring Arkansas’…