Tag: Guest Commentary

How Did We Live? (Commentary by Gwen Moritz)

The Internet is by no means a mature medium, but it has already revolutionized so many areas of life.

The Press and Economic Development (Editorial)

State officials want to cloak negotiations with business prospects in secrecy, while newspapers carry the responsibility of reporting what’s going on in their coverage area.

Strategy Still Key Enabler (Jeff Hankins Commentary)

The second annual Arkansas Executive Summit, which is fast becoming a must-attend event for the state?s business leaders, assembled a panel to discuss their strategies.

Women File Wal-Mart-sized Suit

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., also the country?s biggest employer, faces the biggest class-action lawsuit ever in a civil case ? a suit that could affect 1.6 million current and former female employees.

Geno’s Serves Up Basic Pizza (Business Lunch)

Geno’s Pizza by the Slice in Fayetteville’s UARK Bowl building received two stars in our restaurant review.

Mr. Sam Would Be Real Proud (Jeffrey Wood Commentary)

Wal-Mart employee goes above the call of duty to make sure editor keeps grilling from year to year.

Insurers Win Supreme Court Ruling (Editorial)

The nation?s health insurers won a huge victory when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act requires patients to sue their insurers over malpractice in federal courts.

More Data Shows Turnaround

Several recent economic reports reaffirm the growing optimism that better days are ahead.

Tony C?s Boasts Bright Service

Tony C?s Italian Gardens Ristorant? at Prairie Creek receives a 2.5-star food review.

State Bright Spots Shimmer (Jeff Hankins Publisher’s Note)

Columnist Jeff Hankins notes significant developments from travels around the state.

Burgers to the Rescue? (Ron Goforth Commentary)

Gorforth asks if burger flipping jobs are the answer to Arkansas? economic woes.

Fortune Finds Five Arkies (Jeff Hankins Publisher’s Note)

Arkansas companies perform well among the elite Fortune 500.

Parties Compare Well With Look at Returns (Kerry L. Watkins Commentary)

GOP Gets traditional market nod, but ‘timing’ is risky.

Philly Grill & Kabob House Offers Strange Combo

Eclectic entr?e offerings don?t necessarily mean great cuisine.

Wise Up or Dry Up (Editorial)

Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas River Valley are overdue for getting on the same economic development page.

Lee Scott?s Mission (Jeff Hankins Publisher’s Note)

Wal-Mart?s CEO impressed a Little Rock audience, but the world?s largest company still doesn?t understand media relations.

Subtract This (Editorial)

There?s been a battle ? mostly words ? going on for a decade over stock option expensing.

Oseguera?s Offers Sweet Salsa (Business Lunch)

Oseguera?s restaurant in Springdale gets a 2.5-star review.

Athletics Spending (Jeff Hankins Editor’s Note)

Athletics spending deserves healthy debate, but it doesn?t need to be oversimplified.

Offshoring (Editorial)

Despite the political hype, outsourcing isn?t all bad for the U.S. economy.