Opinion

‘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’…

And then there was this 500-year-old oak tree, a widow and a Vietnam veteran

Black panthers and black crows provide “magical realism” in a story revolving around a Ghosthead Oak.

‘Youth in Revolt’ is esoteric, raunchy, hormonal and Peter likes it

This movie about a teen’s quest for love reminds Peter of the classic and classy movie that was “Casablanca.” (We again promise to drug test Peter.)

2010 company review should include analyzing ‘Team Member’ results

Stockman says efficient and nimble companies can’t afford a status quo team.

Front and center

Arguably, the most effectively outspoken chairman of the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in recent history was Emon Mahony Jr., who once unapologetically alleged during a speech…

Sparks, Jobs losses/gains top stories of 2009

Maybe it’s just best to forget about 2009. There were bright spots — movement on the Marshals Museum, announcement of new companies/jobs, the Christmas Honors project and most of us…

Adam & Eats: The ‘New Peter’ takes us to George’s

This is the first and last time we refer to Adam as being the “New Peter.” From now on he’s just Adam. Enjoy.

‘It’s Complicated’ is banal and disconnected, but in a funny way

Peter says the acting of Streep and Baldwin save the movie from being typical Hollywood tripe.

Arkansas has several groups able to help entrepreneurs, small business owners

Stockman says the state’s “tool kit” of organizations is able to support growing or medium-sized businesses.

2010: ‘No time for sissies’

While no sampling is ever 100% accurate, a recent collection of opinions from area business and civic leaders suggests creation of the Regional Intermodal Transportation Authority was a key 2009…

Still watching out for the SOBs

Editor’s note: This essay first appeared Dec. 28, 2008, on The City Wire. It continues to be an appropriate note to begin a new year. It’s just another day, really….

Scene by Carson: There is much to do in the first month of this new decade

Amanda points the way to wreaths, turkeys, brides and a female music trio. And remember to take down those holiday decorations.

The return of Sherlock restores the initial Bohemian concept

Peter likes the new version of Sherlock Holmes despite the ‘lack of inventiveness’ and buddy pic format.

It’s important to know the value of your business offerings

Stockman says your “value proposition” is the basis for marketing plans, communications, sales and mission/vision statements.

We don’t want to screw this up

This growing consensus among the citizenry that we might consider more Walk and less Talk with respect to additions and enhancements to our regional quality-of-place assets is both welcome and…