Opinion

Managing the drama

You can’t predict problematic people or events, but you should have an action plan ready.

Positives, negatives and expectations

It should come as no surprise the strong and various reactions to news that Golden Living would move at least 200 jobs to Fort Smith in the next two years….

Adam & Eats: Pho Vietnam

Some of the best oriental soups and sandwiches are served between the talking deer head and the fake plants.

Big Screen Peter: Sucker Punch

It’s a movie that turns into a video game. The movie is, in a word, pointless.

No excuses

Successful entrepreneurs are those who push beyond the excuses.

Run for the hills

As if you needed more proof of the absolute certainty provided by the Mayan Calendar that the world is going to end Dec. 21, 2012, we have the Japan disaster,…

Big Screen Peter: Paul

Peter is merry about “Paul,” and praises the movie’s injection of British subtlety into a mix of humanity and humor.

Adam & Eats: Bob and Ellie’s

The classic comfort food restaurant adds extra flair to traditional meals that could blow your mind. Consider yourself warned.

Legislative disappointment

In what was often termed a tidal wave, Arkansas Republicans picked up all seven contested Arkansas Senate races and added 16 new Republican House seats to their totals. The end result…

Adam & Eats: El Super Taco

Got a hunkering for some comfort food that is also a “gut bomb?” Adam has you covered.

Big Screen Peter: Kelly’s Heroes

Peter takes us back to a classic war movie he says is among the best.

Public relations is important for businesses large and small

Responding quickly and effectively can turn potentially damaging news into a business opportunity.

Running blind

During the course of recent events, I was reminded of a somewhat rambling essay — titled “Brain freight” — first published May 31, 2009, in this space on The City…

Paddock’s Picks: The Good Daughters

This book follows two different families who each had a daughter born July 4 at the same hospital.

Adam & Eats: Whole Hog Cafe

The food and service are good but it’s not the best BBQ in the Fort Smith area.

Big Screen Peter: Rango

This story about an odd lizard is a “truly great” story about the desires of all to find an emotional connection.

Getting to great requires great people

The successful companies often focus on recruiting talented people before other considerations.

Billy calls with condolences

Billy, the college friend from thousands of years ago, called this week. He had read The City Wire coverage of Mayor Ray Baker’s death. However, once Billy believed the solemnity…

Big Screen Peter: Hall Pass

It’s not the most sophisticated movie, but the often crude humor provides a lesson or two.

Mind mapping your business and ideas

Such maps can be useful tools in helping entrepreneurs work through their conceptual ideas.