by - March 24, 2008 12:00 am
The 5 Percent Tax Solution (Editorial)
Gov. Mike Beebe showed his remarkable ability to bring opposing sides together in a compromise with natural gas companies that will benefit the state.
Tag: Guest Commentary
by - March 24, 2008 12:00 am
Potential Buyers Can Benefit From Slow Housing Market (Stephen Lewandowski Commentary)
As subscribers to local news media, we are constantly bombarded with stories and articles of how the real estate market is ?crashing? in such places as New York, California, Michigan, Florida and many other states.
by - March 24, 2008 12:00 am
Investors Need to Know About Fee Structures
Many times investors may feel like they’re on stage with Monte Hall playing “Let’s Make a Deal” when it comes to selecting investments. When trying to compare different products and approaches to investing, it’s very rare that you can make an apples-to-ap
by - March 24, 2008 12:00 am
Meaux Dad’s Cooks Cajun Cuisine (Review)
Once in a while it’s nice to by-pass the traditional burger choices for lunch and opt for something out of the ordinary that takes you to a different culture and locale. That’s exactly what a couple of reviewers decided to do when they made their way to M
by - March 10, 2008 12:00 am
Executive Development Need Not be Skipped In Hard Times (Human Factor by I. Barry Goldberg)
Anyone who has been in business through tough times knows what happens. Budgets tighten and companies try to do more with fewer people. With markets unstable and the near future uncertain, why would anyone spend money on executive development – whether it
by - March 10, 2008 12:00 am
Real-World Experience Welcomed in Class (Commentary by Beverly Williams)
For years, school administrators have asked the Arkansas Department of Education about the possibility of asking a local professional to teach a class for which they have no teacher on staff. Usually, the pairing would have been a great fit – a local engi
by - February 25, 2008 12:00 am
Region Needs More ?Eureka? Ideas (Jeff Wood Publisher’s Commentary)
Eureka Springs mayor seeks collaboration to increase tourism and trade, maybe the rest of Northwest Arkansas should take a page from her book.
by - February 25, 2008 12:00 am
Past Due Values up 140 Percent, ANB Eyed by Feds
ANB Financial received its second letter of enforcement, and past due loan values are mostly up at 22 banks in Northwest Arkansas.
by - February 25, 2008 12:00 am
A Better Way to Scholarships (Editorial)
Lt. Gov. Bill Halter?s proposal to amend the state Constitution to create a state lottery for the purpose of providing college scholarships is picking up steam, naturally.
by - February 25, 2008 12:00 am
‘Practice-What-You-Teach? Leadership Inspires Teams (Human Factor)
Through consistent hard work, long hours some have climbed the career ladder with little (if any) training in how to be an effective leader.
by - February 11, 2008 12:00 am
Get Ready for a Pending Jobs Crisis (Commentary)
Higher rates of unemployment in Arkansas and across the United States are getting lost of the attention as we endure the economic slowdown or even recession.
by - February 11, 2008 12:00 am
Arkansas: Movin? on up the ALEC Rankings (Editorial)
In the American Legislative Exchange Council’s first economic ranking of all 50 states, Arkansas, with its low property and business taxes, no estate tax, low workers’ compensation costs and “right-to-work” laws, ranked 15th out of the 50 states.
by - February 11, 2008 12:00 am
Blu Fin Offers Delectable Sushi Favorites (Lunch Review)
Blue Fin’s tasty sushi good choice for lunchtime sushi fare
by - February 11, 2008 12:00 am
Power to Choose Comes From Emotional Center
Establishing emotional center key to employees overcoming challenges
by - January 28, 2008 12:00 am
The Rise of the ?R’ Word (Editorial)
It seems that, almost overnight, recession has become a major topic of conversation everywhere. Many think the country already is in a recession.
by - January 28, 2008 12:00 am
Lou Lou’s Serves Succulent Sea Fare (Business Lunch)
The front door of Lou Lou’s Fish Shack is more like a portal to the left coast and a different way of life. The restaurant offers a laid-back atmosphere that takes you to the sunny beaches and good times of the southern California coast.
by - January 28, 2008 12:00 am
Do You Have What it Takes To be a Respected Leader? (The Human Factor)
Leaders are not only respected for their obvious accomplishments, but also for their integrity, strong families, engagement with their churches and involvement in their communities.
by - January 14, 2008 12:00 am
New Year, New Developments (Editorial)
Now that everyone has made it through all those lists of Top Stories of 2007 regarding every subject under the sun, it’s time to wade through all the predictions for 2008 on every subject under the sun.
by - January 14, 2008 12:00 am
Election Mania Turns Millions into Experts (Jeff Hankins Commentary)
With the rapid growth of blogs and the interactivity that media and political Web sites provide, this country suddenly has millions of political experts, prognosticators and opinions.
by - December 24, 2007 12:00 am
Gold as the Mythical Inflationary Hedge (Commentary)
Heralded by kings and scholars through the ages the mystique of gold lives on today. As investments go, it might be nothing more than a shiny paperweight.