by - August 25, 2008 12:00 am
Democrats Share Blame for the Oil Problem (Letter to Editor)
A reader responds to a recent editorial about oil.
Tag: Guest Commentary
by - August 11, 2008 12:00 am
Olympic Motto Inspires Higher Performances (Opinion)
The Olympic motto ?Citius, Altius, Fortius? challenges the best of the best to continually pursue higher levels of performance.
by - August 11, 2008 12:00 am
Investors Should Examine Their Taste for Volatility (Opinion)
In recent weeks we?ve seen days where the Dow Jones industrial average was down 300 followed by an up 300 day.
by - August 11, 2008 12:00 am
Mobility is Region?s Albatross (Jeffrey Wood Publisher’s Note)
The ?Dogpatch mentality,? coupled with some anti-business sentiment, is the only thing that can explain recent efforts by those who would have Northwest Arkansas ignore its western corridor.
by - August 11, 2008 12:00 am
Building The Budget Deficit (Editorial)
The Bush administration last month said the U.S. budget deficit will leap to a record $482 billion in fiscal 2009, which begins Oct. 1. And that doesn?t include about $80 billion in war costs.
by - August 11, 2008 12:00 am
Wilma?s of Fayetteville Garners 4.5 stars (Food Review)
Slow-cooked, southern and full of soul, Wilma?s is the spot for a relaxing lunch.
by - July 28, 2008 12:00 am
Free Trade Equals Opportunity (Commentary)
Last year, Arkansas sold nearly $5 billion in exports to world markets, an increase of 74 percent since 2002. That’s good news for Arkansas companies whose sales to some 160 foreign destinations support high-wage jobs across the state and aid the growth o
by - July 28, 2008 12:00 am
The Oil Problem (Editorial)
In a supposed effort to bring down high gasoline prices, President Bush lifted a White House ban on offshore drilling.
by - July 28, 2008 12:00 am
Area Hotel Market Depends on Weekly Business Traveler (Commentary)
The pace of new hotel construction should, and is likely to slow. We certainly don’t need an oversupply issue in this sector of the commercial real estate market in Northwest Arkansas.
by - July 28, 2008 12:00 am
Networking on the Internet: LinkedIn.com at its Very Best
Getting the best from LinkedIn, like many online systems, requires patience and a certain “arched eyebrow” quality when reading some of the bios.
by - July 14, 2008 12:00 am
Cutting Entitlement Programs (Editorial)
With so much opposition to privatization, Congress and the president appear to be at a loss for ideas on how to fix the social security crisis, but they must come up with some sustainable system that protects and current and funds future retirees.
by - July 14, 2008 12:00 am
Candidates Need to Examine Future of Entitlments, Taxes (Commentary by James Bell)
Now that tax season is over, I find myself thinking not about next year’s taxes but what taxes might look like decades from now. The Social Security Trustees’ 2008 Report was released in March and it projects the present value of the unfunded obligation f
by - June 30, 2008 12:00 am
Increase Your Marketing Budget in Recession (Martin Thoma Commentary)
History shows that a recession is not a storm from which to hide but a crucible in which to grab market share and position for a much more profitable future.
by - June 30, 2008 12:00 am
Hello, HP (Editorial)
If Arkansas doesn’t provide economic incentives, other states will, and it may be time to reconsider Amendment 82’s $500 million qualifying limit.
by - June 30, 2008 12:00 am
Economic Theory Translates To ‘Real World’ in Arkansas (Market Forecast by Jeff Collins)
Understanding economics can help you in the ‘real world.’
by - June 30, 2008 12:00 am
Successful Leadership Found In Three Pertinent Priorities (Human Factor by Ron Maines)
Patrick Townsend and Joan Gebhardt observed three common priorities that form the basis for leadership.
by - June 16, 2008 12:00 am
Wal-Mart: Now Good? (Editorial)
It hasn’t been politically correct to praise Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for several years now, but with the economy tanking, more people are coming out of the closet to recognize some of the benefits, both directly and indirectly, of the retail giant.
by - June 16, 2008 12:00 am
‘Lost Generation’ Finding its Way (Commentary by Jeffrey Wood)
Combine seasonal wanderlust with a pressured economic market and everyday distractions can bleed into detachment.
by - June 2, 2008 12:00 am
When Facing a Crisis, Make it Your Best Ally (Commentary by John Newman)
Top-notch CEOs of healthy companies don’t wait for bankruptcy to come knocking at their door. With outward calm, they respond to minor downturns as if they were crises.
by - June 2, 2008 12:00 am
XNA Business Traffic Flat, Private Flights in Flux
Since the region’s boom years of 2005 and 2006, Executive Aviation has seen about a 50 percent decrease in business travel.