Riff Raff, Opinions/Editorials

Adam & Eats: Whole Hog Cafe

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

Thu, 03/10/2011 - 7:55pm

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.

Thu, 03/10/2011 - 7:58am

Getting to great requires great people

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

Tue, 03/08/2011 - 5:33pm

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.

Sun, 03/06/2011 - 9:37pm

Big Screen Peter: Hall Pass

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

Wed, 03/02/2011 - 4:03pm

Mind mapping your business and ideas

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

Tue, 03/01/2011 - 10:38am

It’s not a big deal, and may possibly be a minor waste of time when considering all the important things on which folks in this region are or should be focused. Hell, it may even be silly. Probably is.

Sun, 02/27/2011 - 6:58pm

Adam & Eats: Merle’s Steakhouse

The Alma restaurant offers good food and a good time even when a small kitchen fire interrupts the ambiance.

Thu, 02/24/2011 - 4:15pm

Big Screen Peter: Cedar Rapids

The “life of a convention” creates a fishbowl of human interaction that this movie portrays with purpose and humor.

Wed, 02/23/2011 - 5:57pm

Understanding the value chain

The small business owner must consider the value of inputs when deciding on prices.

Tue, 02/22/2011 - 8:26am

Pork-n-Wings

Enough already about what I’m thinking. Let’s pick your brain using the following multiple choice exercise.

Sun, 02/20/2011 - 5:50pm

Adam & Eats: El Rodeo

The “awful” food at El Rodeo as Adam singing its praises and blessing its menu.

Thu, 02/17/2011 - 4:06pm

Big Screen Peter: Just Go with It

Adam Sandler continues to bring the laughs but does so without the charm of his earlier work.

Wed, 02/16/2011 - 4:47pm

Entrepreneurs must keep moving to overcome obstacles

Stockman says any number of factors may derail a new business unless the entrepreneur is prepared to adapt and improvise.

Tue, 02/15/2011 - 8:06am

Opportunities possible

Might we consider that the 2010 Census numbers released Thursday (Feb. 10) are more than just numbers tracking population growth and shifts. They may also contain insight into opportunities missed and, more importantly, opportunities possible.

First, let’s look at the numbers.

Sun, 02/13/2011 - 7:24pm