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News 2012 September 2

Stories for September 2, 2012

New Fayetteville restaurant

offers promising menu, service

Considering that water and fire are the two most essential elements used in cooking, it is surprising that AquaFire has not been trademarked in the culinary field until recently. Continue reading...

By Amber Kruth/NWA MEDIA Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 6 a.m.

Paradise found at the first light of dawn

When Toni Hinrichs was looking for a new career that would bring her enjoyment she didn’t imagine her shift starting at 1 a.m., but such is life in the donut business. Continue reading...

By BY AMBER KRUTH/NWA MEDIA Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 6 a.m.

Jones Trust, Washington Regional Help Nursing Program

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — NorthWest Arkansas Community College faculty members have received professional development opportunities Continue reading...

By Special To NWA Media Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 5:23 a.m.

After-School Tennis Program To Begin

Subscriber onlyBELLA VISTA — The village’s fall after-school junior tennis program will begin Sept. 11 at the Kingsdale Tennis Center. Continue reading...

By Special To NWA Media Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 5:21 a.m.

Sport Boosters Aid Teams

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Car washes, cookie dough orders or a chicken cook on a Saturday morning are all ways teams try to build their sport. Continue reading...

By Amye Buckley Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 5:19 a.m.

Sport Boosters Aid Teams

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Car washes, cookie dough orders or a chicken cook on a Saturday morning are all ways teams try to build their sport. Continue reading...

By Amye Buckley Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 5:19 a.m.

Hay Program Hurt

FARMERS SEARCH ELSEWHERE FOR CROPS TO FEED LIVESTOCK

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Like many Northwest Arkansas farmers, workers at a city-owned hay field have struggled to produce a steady crop of hay this year. Continue reading...

By Joel Walsh Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 5:01 a.m.

Fair Extends Hours Due To Weather

EVENTS TO BE HELD THROUGH TONIGHT TO MAKE UP FOR RAIN

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Two years ago, Junie Presley never would have thought her wobbly wheelbarrow would grow into a money-making invention. Continue reading...

By Kate Ward Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:59 a.m.

Private Clubs Still Face Hurdles

ALLOWING BUSINESSES TO BUY LIQUOR WHOLESALE REQUIRES A SECOND ELECTION

Subscriber onlyBenton County restaurants will have to maintain their private club licenses and keep buying their alcohol retail even if voters approve the wet-dry issue in November, according to state law. Continue reading...

By Misty Gittings Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:55 a.m.

State’s Information Law Topic Of Session

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — A session focused on understanding the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at the University of Arkansas School of Law. Continue reading...

By Special to NWA Media Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:53 a.m.

Records

Subscriber onlyLocal arrests and police records. Continue reading...

By Staff Report Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:51 a.m.

Jones Center To Charge Annual Fee

CHANGES AIM TO ADD STABILITY

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — New moves designed to bring in additional revenue at the Jones Center for Families include adding a yearly membership fees for the physical activity venues along with hosting more education classes and business meetings, said Ed Clifford, executive director of the trust. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:50 a.m.

Tackling Multiple Sclerosis

Subscriber onlyJosh Floyd sometimes gives himself a shot in the left thigh before he leaves for work at about 6 a.m. The next morning he might insert the needle into his right arm. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:36 a.m.

Loss New Sensation

FAYETTEVILLE ENDS DECADE OF OPENING WINS

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — The Hootens Kickoff Classic hasn’t been very kind to Fayetteville over the years. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:35 a.m.

Defense Shows Its Muscle

BULLDOGS BLANK PIONEERS IN SEASON OPENER

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High’s defense showed signs in preseason it could attack the football and hold its own against opposing offenses. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:33 a.m.

Discipline Battle Goes Against Wildcats

Subscriber onlyWEBB CITY, Mo. — From offensive execution to defensive prowess to the turnover struggle, Webb City won out over Springdale Har-Ber in just about every category Friday at Cardinal Stadium. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:31 a.m.

Mounties Defense Also Shines

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Left behind in the dust of a 346-yard rushing effort in Rogers High’s 37-13 victory Thursday over Mountain Home was a stellar effort by the Mounties’ defense. Continue reading...

By Paul Nielsen Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.

Heritage Pleased

SQUAD BEATS SOUTHSIDE DESPITE QB INJURY

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Starting quarterback Josh Qualls was relegated to cheerleader in the fourth quarter, but Rogers Heritage was still able to hold off a late charge by Fort Smith Southside and claim a 20-19 win. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:28 a.m.

Turnovers Hurt Panthers

WATSON CHAPEL BURIES SILOAM SPRINGS EARLY IN VICTORY

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — It was a bizarre night on a number of fronts Thursday for Siloam Springs. Continue reading...

By Graham Thomas Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:27 a.m.

Defense Does Job

TIGERS LOOK GOOD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BALL

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Bentonville football coach Barry Lunney has said on numerous occasions the defense may have to shoulder more of the early load until a young offensive unit gets some experience under its belt. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:25 a.m.

Rogers Edges Bentonville Twice

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Rogers High cross country coach Carlton Efurd didn’t know rival Bentonville was even competing in the Shiloh Christian Invitational meet Saturday morning. But he was pleased with the way his team responded to the early season showdown. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:24 a.m.

No power vexes residents in Gulf

400,000 Louisianians still in dark

Subscriber onlyNEW ORLEANS — As the remnants of Hurricane Isaac pushed their way up the Mississippi River Valley on Saturday, spinning off severe thunderstorms and at least two tornadoes, some on the Gulf Coast were impatient with the pace of restoring power days after the storm dragged through the region. Continue reading...

By KEVIN MCGILL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:19 a.m.

Parties, candidates are doing the platform dance

Subscriber onlyAt their state conventions this summer, the Democratic and Republican parties approved their blueprints for governing Arkansas. With control of the Arkansas House and Senate up for grabs in the Nov. 6 election, the contents of the platforms, usually read by few voters, are getting scrutinized. Continue reading...

By Sarah D. Wire Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:18 a.m.

Iran, N. Korea sign technology pact

Subscriber onlyTEHRAN, Iran — Iran and North Korea signed a scientific and technological cooperation agreement Saturday, bringing the two nations, which are deeply at odds with the U.S., closer together. Continue reading...

By Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Staff and Wire Reports Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:17 a.m.

Obama, Romney set sights on 5 key states

Subscriber onlyCHARLOTTE, N.C. — President Barack Obama embarked on a four-day march through battleground states and the storm-battered Gulf Coast on Saturday in the leadup to his party’s convention, seeking to blunt his rival’s momentum. Continue reading...

By DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:16 a.m.

Rustic bar off grid; owner says spirit being stifled

Subscriber onlyLOS ANGELES — There was a time when the Pine Mountain Inn hosted the biggest party in town. Continue reading...

By STEVE CHAWKINS LOS ANGELES TIMES Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:16 a.m.

Teen ‘pot’ use later fogs brain

Study finds adolescent habit costs mentally in adulthood

Subscriber onlyWASHINGTON — As they approach their 40th birthdays, adults who smoked marijuana early and often in life face a higher likelihood of shearing off IQ points and performing more poorly on tests of reasoning, attention and memory than those who smoked pot less often, a new study says. Continue reading...

By MELISSA HEALY LOS ANGELES TIMES Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:15 a.m.

Rural doctor shortage a future worry for baby boomers

Subscriber onlyGRANTS PASS, Ore. — Nina Musselman had no trouble finding a family doctor when she retired to rural Oregon nine years ago to be closer to her children. But then that doctor moved away, leaving her to search for another who would take Medicare. Continue reading...

By JEFF BARNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:15 a.m.

Anemic economy fuels joblessness in the U.S.

Subscriber onlyWASHINGTON — Weak economic growth is the main cause of high U.S. unemployment rather than fundamental labor-market weaknesses such as inadequate worker training, according to former Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Edward Lazear. Continue reading...

By JEFF KEARNS BLOOMBERG NEWS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:15 a.m.

Campaigns tackle costs for college

Subscriber onlyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama would make tax credits for college expenses permanent and expand Pell grants for students from lower-earning families. The Republican team of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan would emphasize the need to curb rising tuitions and federal education spending that are burdening families and the government. Continue reading...

By ALAN FRAM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:14 a.m.

UCA timeline

Subscriber onlyTimeline of UCA events. Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:13 a.m.

Blasts kill 12 Afghans in attack near U.S. base

Subscriber onlyKABUL, Afghanistan — Two suicide attackers, one driving a fuel tanker, blew themselves up Saturday near a U.S. base in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 12 people, officials said. Continue reading...

By AMIR SHAH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:13 a.m.

U.S. in Asia to stay, Clinton tells South Pacific island leaders

Subscriber onlyRAROTONGA, Cook Islands — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday pledged renewed American commitment to security in the Asia-Pacific, where tensions are rising between China and its smaller neighbors over territorial disputes. Continue reading...

By MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:12 a.m.

Romney cites tough welfare line

Subscriber onlyBOSTON — Mitt Romney, hoping to draw a sharp contrast on welfare, is citing a disputed charge that President Barack Obama is giving recipients a free ride, and he can point to his own record of pushing for tighter rules. Continue reading...

By STEVE LEBLANC AND ANDREW MIGA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:12 a.m.

Dad of soldier, 22, condemns hazing

Subscriber onlyDETROIT — A soldier from Michigan who was struck with a large, wooden mallet at his Army base in North Carolina was seriously injured, his father said, expressing anger and shock that the incident was allowed to occur. Continue reading...

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:12 a.m.

Old Post Office price pegged at $1.5 million

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Bob McKinney, 84, didn’t miss a step as he headed down to the basement of the Old Post Office building in downtown Fayetteville. Continue reading...

By Chris Branam Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:09 a.m.

Stadium gears up for fans

Crowds, little trouble expected at LR game

Subscriber onlyWhen Razorback fans converge this Saturday on War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock to see their team play the Warhawks of the University of Louisiana-Monroe, the place will become a city unto itself. Continue reading...

By Spencer Willems Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:08 a.m.

Tiny Lead Hill fights to save schools

To attract students to raise enrollment, district offers iPads

Subscriber onlyLEAD HILL — Seven students gathered in a circle in Linette Ribando’s Advanced Placement English class last week, tapping words into the iPad tablets in front of them. Continue reading...

By Chris Branam Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:07 a.m.

Divorces

Subscriber onlyDivorces filed and granted in Benton and Washington Counties. Continue reading...

Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:06 a.m.

Giuliani joins video for Marshals Museum

Ex-NYC mayor aids fundraising effort

Subscriber onlyFORT SMITH — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has joined the effort to raise money for development of the U.S. Marshals Museum. Continue reading...

By Dave Hughes Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:05 a.m.

New envoy presses Syria’s Assad

Change urgent, necessary, he says; rebels in Aleppo pounded

Subscriber onlyBEIRUT — The U.N.’s new envoy to Syria said on Saturday that President Bashar Assad’s regime should realize that the need for change was both “urgent” and “necessary” and that it must meet the “legitimate” demands of the Syrian people. Continue reading...

By BASSEM MROUE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:05 a.m.

NW Arkansas meetings

Subscriber onlyUpcoming meetings. Continue reading...

Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:04 a.m.

NW Arkansas today

Subscriber onlyToday in Northwest Arkansas. Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 4:03 a.m.

Half-full UCA left half-empty

Subscriber onlyOXFORD, Miss. — After blocking Bryson Rose’s 58-yard field goal attempt at the end of the first half, Central Arkansas ran into the locker room at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium leading Mississippi by six points. Continue reading...

By ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:56 a.m.

Charlotte security rules raise concern

Constitutional problems seen with ban on list of actions, items from convention area

Subscriber onlyCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Starting Saturday, someone walking through Charlotte’s central business district would run afoul of the law by carrying water bottles, hair spray, socks or magic markers under sweeping security rules enacted ahead of the Democratic National Convention. Continue reading...

By MICHAEL BIESECKER AND MITCH WEISS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:55 a.m.

Good, not grand, opening

Glitches abound in Smith’s winning debut

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — John L. Smith’s debut at Arkansas turned out successful, he just wishes it had been a little smoother. Continue reading...

By Tom Murphy Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:52 a.m.

UA needs better D to get on BCS title road

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — If Saturday night’s game with Jacksonville State was the first step toward the BCS championship for the Arkansas Razorbacks, fans better hope they did not see the entire defensive package. Continue reading...

By Wally Hall Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:50 a.m.

Game sketch

Subscriber onlyRazorbacks - Gamecocks recap, in brief. Continue reading...

By Tom Murphy Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:48 a.m.

Drillers homer early against Naturals

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Northwest Arkansas left-hander Mike Montgomery finished a rough season with another rough outing Saturday afternoon. Continue reading...

By Lane Kramer Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:47 a.m.

TV news shows

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Lineup of guests for today’s TV news shows: ABC’s This Week — White House adviser David Plouffe. 9 a.m., KATV, Channel 7, Little Rock. NBC’s Meet the Press — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel; former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. 9 a.m., KARK-TV, Channel 4, Little Rock. Continue reading...

By The Associated Press Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:46 a.m.

The world in brief

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — QUOTE OF THE DAY “The Pacific is big enough for all of us.” U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who pledged renewed American commitment to security in the Asia-Pacific region, saying America wants to cooperate with China and encouraging others to do the same Article, 8A Continue reading...

By DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:46 a.m.

A man of letters

The readers write

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — It seems a fine day to share some reader comments about various opinions I’ve offered of late with, who else, but my valued readers: Bankruptcy’s good? Continue reading...

By Mike Masterson Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:46 a.m.

‘Old’ Wisconsin buck might be new world record

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Pending a ruling by the Boone and Crockett Club, a Wisconsin whitetail might break the world record currently held by a Saskatchewan buck killed by Milo Hanson. Continue reading...

By Bryan Hendricks Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:45 a.m.

The nation in brief

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — QUOTE OF THE DAY “I don’t see boots on the ground.” John Young, president of Jefferson Parish, La., near New Orleans, saying Entergy Corp. has been too slow in restoring electricity in the region after Hurricane Isaac Article, this page Continue reading...

By DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:45 a.m.

Names and faces

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Usher has had a turbulent few months, but now he’s back where he belongs — on stage. On Saturday, the R&B singer kicked off the iTunes Festival in London, a month’s worth of free shows at the Roundhouse. Continue reading...

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:44 a.m.

Worse might not be over for Penn State

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — It seemed almost cruel, as if Penn State hadn’t already been punished enough. Continue reading...

By TIM DAHLBERG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:44 a.m.

Chow time for deer

Food plots provide nutrition, good spots

Subscriber onlyNORTHERN GRANT COUNTY — Archery deer season opens Sept. 15, and many hunters have been busily making preparations for the earliest deer hunt in modern times. Continue reading...

By Bryan Hendricks Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:43 a.m.

In the news

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — William “Bill” Branum, a 78-year-old Iuka, Miss., man who pleaded guilty to illegally hunting and killing a bald eagle, was sentenced to a year’s probation, barred from hunting for one year, ordered to pay $1,000 in restitution to the Jackson Zoo and to forfeit his 16-gauge shotgun. Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:42 a.m.

Standings

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — SUN BELT THURSDAY’S GAME McNeese St. 27, Middle Tennessee 21 FRIDAY’S GAME Florida Atlantic 7, Wagner 3 SATURDAY’S GAMES Troy 39, Ala.-Birmingham 29 Texas-San Antonio 33, S. Alabama 31 LSU 41, North Texas 10 W. Kentucky 49, Austin Peay 10 La.-Lafayette 40, Lamar 0 Duke 46, Fla. International 26 Arkansas State at Oregon, (n) SOUTHLAND THURSDAY’S GAME McNeese State 27, Middle Tennessee 21 FRIDAY’S GAME Stephen F. Austin 49, SW Oklahoma State 14 Continue reading...

Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:42 a.m.

Hunter education classes scheduled

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will conduct free hunter education classes in September and October at 2 Natural Resources Dr., in Little Rock. Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:41 a.m.

State Democrats honing strategy

Beebe linchpin in party’s plans for fall election

Subscriber onlyWASHINGTON — Democrats in Arkansas are playing defense as they get ready to meet other state contingents in Charlotte, N.C., this week for their national convention. Continue reading...

By Alex Daniels Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:40 a.m.

Cards break out of doldrums, need 10 to win

Subscriber onlyWASHINGTON — The St. Louis Cardinals entered Saturday’s game scuffling at the plate and searching for a victory. They took care of both those problems. Continue reading...

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:40 a.m.

NFL, referee union still at odds

Subscriber onlyNEW YORK — The NFL and its on-field referees union failed to reach an agreement when they met Saturday, and the league said it’s proceeding with replacement officials. Continue reading...

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:39 a.m.

Lisa Walker catches up to husband Darrell

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Lisa and Darrell Walker can now display matching his-and-hers University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor plaques in their Little Rock home. Continue reading...

By Bob Holt Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:37 a.m.

Serena rolls to advance

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — NEW YORK — Serena Williams does not enjoy viewing videos of her losses. Not one bit. Continue reading...

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:36 a.m.

Emotions, Chase battles run hot in Sprint series

Subscriber onlyHAMPTON, GA — Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth have smoothed things over after their helmet-throwing dustup. Continue reading...

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:35 a.m.

‘Great year’ is forecast for UCA

Mistakes made, president says

Subscriber onlyCONWAY — “Let’s talk about the past,” University of Central Arkansas President Tom Courtway said as he began to address the audience of educators. Continue reading...

By Debra Hale-Shelton Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:34 a.m.

On the other side Low-key entrance

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Jacksonville State’s Jack Crowe became the third former Arkansas coach to face the Razorbacks as an opposing head coach since 1999, joining Lou Holtz (South Carolina) and Houston Nutt (Ole MIss). Continue reading...

By Bob Holt Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:33 a.m.

Arkansas 49, Jacksonville St. 24

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — 1st Quarter ARKANSAS 7, JACKSONVILLE STATE 7 Arkansas reached the Jacksonville State 26 on the first series, but Tyler Wilson lost the ball without contact and linebacker Rashad Smith returned the fumble 49 yards to the Hogs 24. Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:33 a.m.

Texas power forward puts Arkansas on final list

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Arkansas was one of the lucky schools to make the cut for highly recruited Texas power forward Jordan Mickey, who reduced his list of approximately 40 scholarship offers to five favorites. Continue reading...

By Richard Davenport Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:32 a.m.

UAPB freshman’s debut a hit

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — When a defense loaded with veterans needed a play Saturday, a redshirt freshman end who didn’t know how much he would play came up with it. Continue reading...

By Troy Schulte Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:30 a.m.

GREAT AMERICAN CONFERENCE

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — ARKANSAS TECH 16, BACONE 14 RUSSELLVILLE — Trevor Pinkston’s 25-yard field goal with 13:08 left was his third of the game and served as the game-winner as Arkansas Tech earned its 100th victory since moving to NCAA Division II in 1995. Continue reading...

Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:29 a.m.

New Crimson Tide looks a lot like old Tide

Subscriber onlyARLINGTON, Texas — Dee Milliner and the Alabama defense pushed around Michigan and showed they can still dominate. Continue reading...

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:29 a.m.

Gurley runs free for three TDs

Subscriber onlyATHENS, Ga. — Mark Richt tried to treat Todd Gurley’s three-touchdown debut with a casual attitude. Continue reading...

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:27 a.m.

UAMS foresees training benefit

Alliance seen adding patients

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — A clinical alliance between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and St. Vincent Health System would offer more learning opportunities for doctors training at the state’s only medical school, UAMS Chancellor Dr. Dan Rahn said. Continue reading...

By Evie Blad Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:26 a.m.

Gators receive plenty of help

Subscriber onlyGAINESVILLE, Fla. — Bowling Green had several chances to pull off an upset of No. 23 Florida. Continue reading...

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:26 a.m.

Rams coach’s debut triumph

Subscriber onlyDENVER — Jim McElwain became the first Colorado State coach to win his debut in 42 years Saturday when the Rams rallied past their archrival for a 22-17 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes. Continue reading...

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:25 a.m.

Missouri cruises by SE Louisiana

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — COLUMBIA, Mo. — Marcus Murphy scored on punt returns of 72 and 70 yards and Zaviar Gooden and Michael Sam fueled a lightning-fast start with early defensive touchdowns in Missouri’s 62-10 season-opening rout of Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday night. Continue reading...

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:24 a.m.

Ohio adds to Penn State’s pain

Subscriber onlySTATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A white towel draped over his shoulder, the new Penn State coach donned headphones to communicate with his assistants in the press box as he paced the sideline. Continue reading...

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:22 a.m.

Owner/employee

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Roger Collins wasn’t willing to be merely an employee. Continue reading...

By Rich Polikoff Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:14 a.m.

Savor the Flavor benefits homebound

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Debra Trusty knows herself too well to work directly with Faith in Action’s clients. Continue reading...

By Rich Polikoff Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:12 a.m.

Troy, Southward ruin McGee debut

Subscriber onlyBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Shawn Southward ran for a career-high 204 yards and three touchdowns as Troy defeated Alabama-Birmingham 39-29 on Saturday in the season opener for both teams. Continue reading...

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:09 a.m.

Smith,West Virginia ring up points

Subscriber onlyMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Geno Smith threw for 323 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 11 West Virginia to a 69-34 victory over Marshall on Saturday in the Mountaineers’ highest-scoring season opener in school history. Continue reading...

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:08 a.m.

Oklahoma State stomps Savannah State

Subscriber onlySTILLWATER, Okla. — Freshman Wes Lunt completed all 11 of his passes in a brief first outing as the new starting quarterback for No. 19 Oklahoma State as the Cowboys beat Savannah State 84-0 on Saturday night. Continue reading...

By The Associated Press Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:08 a.m.

Labor Day closings

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — The following state, federal and local government offices’ schedules may be affected by the Labor Day holiday on Monday. Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:07 a.m.

Trojans dominate Warriors

Subscriber onlyLOS ANGELES — Marqise Lee caught a 75-yard touchdown pass on the first play from scrimmage and returned a kickoff 100 yards for a score, and No. 1 Southern California rolled to a 49-10 victory over Hawaii on Saturday night. Continue reading...

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:07 a.m.

Other days

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — 100 YEARS AGO Sept. 2, 1912 Assessor Martin has completed his work in the Fort Smith district of Sebastian county. The personal property assessment is $4,882,992, an increase of $10,000 over 1019. Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:06 a.m.

Obituaries

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes. Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:06 a.m.

Opportunities are plentiful for stage, music diversions

Subscriber onlyTwo sisters “on the other side of 50” find the perfect way to add a little zest, fun and excitement to their lives in The Queen of Bingo by Jeanne Michels and Phillis Murphy, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Sept. 14-15 and 3 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Continue reading...

By Eric E. Harrison Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:05 a.m.

Staying on the upbeat

While others falter, John Jeter keeps Fort Smith Symphony sharp

Subscriber onlyFORT SMITH — Music director John Jeter waves away the attention that centers on him and his baton for conducting the Fort Smith Symphony. Continue reading...

By Ron Wolfe Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:04 a.m.

Second thoughts

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — It’s time to cage this ‘Bird’ When a rogue fan rushes a football field to draw attention to himself instead of the game, the cameras usually ignore him. Continue reading...

By Tim Cooper Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:03 a.m.

Off the wire

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — GOLF McIlroy steady, holds lead The Deutsche Bank Championship has had a fair amount of heavyweight battles in its 10-year history. This Labor Day weekend in Norton, Mass., is shaping up as another one featuring two generations of stars. Continue reading...

By Democrat-Gazette Press Services Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:02 a.m.

Calendar

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — NOTE For additions to this calendar, fax the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette at (501) 378-3869. Events also may be e-mailed to bhendricks@arkansasonline.com Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:02 a.m.

State sports briefs

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — MEN’S SOCCER Hendrix shuts out Piedmont Freshman forward Pedro Sagone scored the only goal, and Hendrix snagged a 1-0 victory Saturday against Piedmont College in Maryville, Tenn. Continue reading...

By Democrat-Gazette Press Services Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:02 a.m.

In tune to talents of an Arkansan

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — John Jeter conducts the Fort Smith Symphony in three recordings of music by the late William Grant Still from Arkansas. The black composer never received the acclaim he deserved, Jeter says, trusting the music to make amends. Continue reading...

By Ron Wolfe Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:01 a.m.

Oaklawn Park report

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — ‘Junebug’ comeback continues Junebugred, among the leading 3-year-olds in 2012 at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, returns to stakes company in the $350,000 Grade III Smarty Jones on Monday afternoon at Parx near Philadelphia. Continue reading...

By Robert Yates Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 3:01 a.m.

On the receiving end

Mitchell makes 122-yard move from QB

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Redshirt junior Brandon Mitchell is still Arkansas’ emergency quarterback, but it looks like he’s found a comfortable new home at receiver. Continue reading...

By Bob Holt Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:59 a.m.

Getting lyrical on Lutherans

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Murry’s Dinner Playhouse takes its patrons down into the basement for its next show. Continue reading...

By Eric E. Harrison Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:59 a.m.

Return of Davis success

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Arkansas tailback Knile Davis had a solid return Saturday night in his first game since the Sugar Bowl against Ohio State on Jan. 4, 2011. Continue reading...

By Bob Holt Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:57 a.m.

Our picks for Ripa’s TV partner

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — It’s the burning question on all our minds coming into the fall. Continue reading...

By Jennifer Christman Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:57 a.m.

Man in Black still a producer of cash

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — It’s a pretty good time to be a Johnny Cash fan. The Man in Black, who died Sept. 12, 2003, of complications from diabetes, would have turned 80 on Feb. 26 and, as these things go when a prolific recording legend has sung his final note on this mortal coil, there is an avalanche of Cash-related reissues and tributes. Continue reading...

By Sean Clancy Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:55 a.m.

Scoring summary

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Jacksonville State... 7 14 3 0 — 24 Arkansas............... 7 28 14 0 — 49 FIRST QUARTER Arkansas TIME 7:43 (4:06 time of possession) SCORING PLAY Kody Walker ran 1 yard for a touchdown. Zach Hocker kicked the extra point. Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:55 a.m.

SEC standings

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — THURSDAY’S GAME South Carolina 17, Vanderbilt 13 FRIDAY’S GAME Tennessee 35, NC State 21 Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:54 a.m.

Culture came to town in ’23

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — The Fort Smith Symphony is the state’s oldest, founded in 1923, according to the Fort Smith Convention and Visitors Bureau. Continue reading...

By Ron Wolfe Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:53 a.m.

This week’s games

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Friday CLASS 7A/6A 7A/6A-CENTRAL Alma at Greenwood, 7 p.m. Jonesboro at Conway, 7 p.m. El Dorado at FS Southside, 7 p.m. FS Northside at Rogers Heritage, 7:30 p.m. LR Hall at Mills, 7 p.m. LR Parkview at PB Dollarway, 7 p.m. Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:53 a.m.

Week 1 scores

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — MONDAY Mountain Pine at Jessieville, 7 p.m. Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:53 a.m.

2011 Johnny Cash tribute airs today on AETN

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — There have been other tributes, but if you’ve been holding out for the homegrown celebration of Kingsland native Johnny Cash, your wait is over. Continue reading...

By Michael Storey Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:52 a.m.

Next D.C. visit will require more time, more stillness

Subscriber onlyWASHINGTON — The District of Columbia is quite the study in contrasts. Continue reading...

By Helaine Williams Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:50 a.m.

Doing good is gruesome for ‘gifted’ guy on Grimm

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — What is it? Grimm, Season 1, 22 episodes on five discs from Universal Studios Home Entertainment When? Now How much? DVD $49.98, Blu-ray $59.98 Grimm, as in “Brothers Grimm” or grim as in gruesome ? Either. Or both. Continue reading...

By Jennifer Nixon Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:47 a.m.

HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Happy birthday. There’s no end to what you can do when you believe you can. This month brings the chance to compete. October is a team effort; don’t forget original intentions or, more importantly, the reasons behind them. Continue reading...

By HOLIDAY MATHIS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:46 a.m.

Stepping around land mines

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — While I’m away, readers give the advice. Continue reading...

By CAROLYN HAX Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:45 a.m.

Island fling

Historic Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket have Mass. appeal

Subscriber onlyVINEYARD HAVEN, Martha’s Vineyard — It could have happened this way: In the folklore of Wampanoag Indians, the islands were created by Maushop, a revered giant who inhabited Cape Cod long before the Wampanoags’ arrival. Continue reading...

By KAREN HAMMOND TRAVEL ARTS SYNDICATE Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:44 a.m.

Flying is shaky for big dogs

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Q: I know where I can leave my dog when I travel, but what if I want to take him with me? My Fido is 40 pounds, too big to fly in the cabin. The pet planes don’t leave from people airports, so how do I coordinate both flights? And how do I check safety records? Continue reading...

By CATHARINE HAMM LOS ANGELES TIMES Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:41 a.m.

Australia coast serves surf, seafood, sauvignon

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — What’s it like to live in a far-off place most of us see only on a vacation ? Continue reading...

By JOHN BORDSEN CHARLOTTE OBSERVER Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:41 a.m.

Safe, clean and bright, Singapore a joy to visit

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Nanny state. “Asia Lite.” “Disneyland with the death penalty.” A “fine” city. It’s all about shopping and eating. And you can see anything worth seeing in a 3.9-day visit. Or in 3.9 hours. Continue reading...

By GEORGE HOBICA AIRFAREWATCHDOG.COM Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:39 a.m.

DAY BY DAY

Subscriber onlyToday Prairie Grove Clothesline Fair — 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Continue reading...

Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:39 a.m.

Grief A Personal Experience

THERAPIST SAYS THERE’S NO ROAD MAP BACK TO ‘NORMAL’

Subscriber onlyYes, I saw a therapist. I’m fi ne. Really. Continue reading...

By Becca Martin-Brown <a href="mailto:bmartin@nwaonline.com">bmartin@nwaonline.com</a> Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:39 a.m.

LOCAL NOTES

Subscriber onlyLiteracy Event For Families Set English language learners in kindergarten through 12th grade can participate in activities from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Bentonville Public Library, 405 S. Main St. Continue reading...

Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:39 a.m.

Rebuild Joplin Needs Helpers

Subscriber onlyThe nonprofi t organization Rebuild Joplin continues to seek volunteers to help rebuild permanent housing for homeowners and renters in the Missouri city. Volunteers may be skilled or unskilled in working construction and come as individuals or groups. Continue reading...

By SPECIAL TO NWA MEDIA Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

CLUB NEWS

Garden Club

Subscriber onlyThe Garden Club of Rogers will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church of Rogers, 1901 S. 26th St. Continue reading...

Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

CARIN: Arkansas’ New Alumni Association Director A Competitive Whistler, Grammy Winner

Subscriber onlyHankins, Suzanne Ward, Kathy Grisham, Anita Scism, Gaye and Jim Cypert, Peter Lane, Keith Vire, Terri Trotter and Don Gibson. Continue reading...

Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

BRIEFLY

Subscriber onlyWorkshops Teach Healing The Ozark Research Institute will hold a four-day Power of Thought School from Friday through Sept. 10 at the Clarion Inn in Fayetteville, 1255 S. Shiloh Drive. Continue reading...

By - SPECIAL TO NWA MEDIA Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

Literacy Council Seeks Volunteers

Subscriber onlyThose who want to help someone learn to read can start with training by the Literacy Council of Benton County. Volunteers do not need to have a college degree; neither does anyone need to know a language other than English. Continue reading...

By SPECIAL TO NWA MEDIA Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

PEOPLE &amp; PLACES

Subscriber onlyHager Marks 102 Years Helen Hager, a member of First United Methodist Church in Rogers, will celebrate her 102nd birthday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday at 8831 Rocky Road in Rogers. Her son-in- Hager law, Howard Clary, also will celebrate their shared birthday. Continue reading...

Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

BENEFITS WITH FRIENDS

Porcine Plummet Party’s Peak

Subscriber onlyGuests at the second annual Chill With the Hills benefit will have the opportunity to make a grab for hundreds of prizes. Continue reading...

Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

Welcome Wagons Circle

AREA BIGWIGS HONORED

Subscriber onlyA week of Northwest Arkansas welcomes kicked off on Aug. 21 with an afternoon reception on the University of Arkansas campus for Eli Jones, new dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business, and his wife, Fern. He began as Walton College dean July 1 and also holds the Sam M. Walton Leadership Chair in Business. Continue reading...

By CARIN SCHOPPMEYER <a href="mailto:cshoppmeyer@nwao Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

Marijuana Activists Score Surprising Victory

ARKANSAS GETTING A CHANCE TO DECIDE MERITS OF ALLOWING THE DRUG FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES

Subscriber onlyShould people be allowed to use marijuana for medical purposes? Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

Lundstrum, Hamilton Show Their Mettle

ARKANSANS SHOW A NATIONAL POLITICAL CONVENTION STILL MEANS SOMETHING

Subscriber onlyWhen Tom Lundstrum Jr. and Reta Hamilton say the Republican Party went too far, the party went too far. Continue reading...

By Doug Thompson Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

Legislature Should Do The Right Thing

EXTENDING MEDICAID HEALTH COVERAGE MAKES SENSE FROM AN ECONOMIC, HUMANITARIAN PERSPECTIVE

Subscriber only“For I was sick and you took care of me …” “Lord, when was it that we saw you sick …?” “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these … you did it to me.” There is some good news coming down the pike for some of “the least of these.” Medicaid is extending to cover people who earn up to 138 percent of the poverty level. That means an individual earning $15,414 or less will qualify for health care coverage, and a family of four with income no more than $31,809 will have insurance. Most of these are working people who generally can’t aff ord health insurance. Continue reading...

By Lowell Grisham Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

Solar Power Not Ready For Prime Time

AMERICA CAN RELY ON TRADITIONAL FOSSIL FUELS WHILE MAKING OTHER ENERGY SOURCES COST-EFFECTIVE

Subscriber onlyI am a huge believer in the long-term potential of the sun to supply power to the world. Continue reading...

By KEVIN CANFIELD <a href="mailto:kkcbsu@cox.net">Kevin Canfield</a> Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

Ads: Who Are You Going To Believe?

NASTINESS, MISINFORMATION ARE MORE PREVALENT IN 2012 THAN IN PAST PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION YEARS

Subscriber onlyOnce upon a time, Labor Day was looked upon as the starting point for presidential election campaigns. However, the current campaign was well under way by last Labor Day. Continue reading...

By Hoyt Purvis Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

Children Rarely Lie About Abuse

Subscriber onlyThe 9-year-old boy had drawn a picture just for me on the day I arrived to visit him in the juvenile psychiatric ward as his guardian ad litem. The picture was of children playing basketball, except down in the corner, blocked off, was a stick fi gure child watching. I asked him to explain the picture and his reply still resonates in my consciousness: “Get me out of here.” The child and his brother had been subjected to horrific emotional, physical and sexual abuse and the trauma had taken a severe toll on the children. My eventual reports to the juvenile court judge fulfilled the “get me out” part, but the end results did not protect the children. Truth did not win, but an ambiguous decision of parental rights and an unspecified meaning of “reasonable doubt” sent the boys back home to the victimizers as if they were a prize awarded. I can still conjure up their faces in my mind as they left the courtroom 27 years ago, looking at me as if I had betrayed them. Continue reading...

By DAVID ENGLE Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

PUBLIC VIEWPOINT City Flourished Under Mayor Coody

Subscriber onlyFayetteville has been unique as a progressive city in matters of sustainability, livability, education, entertainment and unpretentious charm. It has also been a regional leader in important social issues such as integration and modernization. Dickson Street, the square, the Walton Arts Center and the university have been magnets for a diverse national and international citizenry. Continue reading...

Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

HOW WE SEE IT Business Versus Beauty

Subscriber onlyIndeed, as the Five Man Electrical Band once sang, signs are everywhere. Continue reading...

Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

ON THE AGENDA

Subscriber onlyTuesday 8-9 a.m. — Tuesday Morning Tune-Up, Panera Bread, 1320 S.E. Walton Blvd. in Bentonville. Information: Jo Lightfoot at lightfoot.consult@ yahoo.com or 479-935-9748. Continue reading...

Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

PEOPLE IN BUSINESS

Subscriber onlyJames D. Brooks of Springdale is nominated for the 2012 Outstanding State Employee Award to be given by the Arkansas State Employees Association at its 44th annual convention in Little Rock on Aug. 17. Brooks is a work release center supervisor II with the Department of Correction, Northwest Arkansas Work Release Center and has been a state employee for 22 years. This year, 25 state employees were nominated for the award based on distinguished or outstanding service to the state and community, personal qualities, on-the-job experience and accomplishments, integrity and devotion to the welfare of Arkansas residents, other awards and recognitions, and outstanding contributions to fellow state employees or to a state employer. Continue reading...

Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

Games Produce Money

RAZORBACK FOOTBALL FANS GIVE BOOST TO NWA ECONOMY

Subscriber onlyArkansas Razorback games have a huge economic impact on the region, drawing fans from every corner of the state and across the South during football, basketball, and baseball seasons. Because of the sheer numbers, football is still king of the hill, pumping an estimated $3.6 million into the local economy each game weekend. Continue reading...

By By Ron Wood <a href="mailto:RWOOD@NWAONLINE.COM">R Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Subscriber onlyCentral Research Breaks Ground Central Research Inc. broke ground on its new office building at 400 E. Monroe Ave. in Lowell on Aug. 17. The company is a certified servicedisabled, veteran-owned small business. Continue reading...

Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

Foreclosure Home Sales Drop

RATE DROPS FROM 346 TO 129 IN BENTON, WASHINGTON COUNTIES

Subscriber onlyArea foreclosure sales dropped almost 63 percent in the second quarter compared to the same time last year. Continue reading...

By STAFF REPORTS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

Women Finding Business Success

NUMBER OF FIRMS OWNED BY FEMALES OUTPACING OTHER STARTUP COMPANIES

Subscriber onlyPassion, ability and drive are common traits women business owners share. Continue reading...

By Christie Swanson Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:38 a.m.

Hotels overbook and bump guests, even prepaid ones

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — My friend Don reserved (prepaid) a room at a airport hotel through Priceline, but his cross-country flight was delayed, and when he finally arrived after midnight, the desk clerk told him the hotel had no rooms available. Continue reading...

By ED PERKINS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:37 a.m.

Med schools drag as need for docs prepares to jump

Federal residency-program cap seen as contributing to shortage

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — With a shortage of doctors and millions of new patients set to gain coverage under President Barack Obama’s health-care overhaul, U.S. medical schools are struggling to close the gap. Continue reading...

By ALEX WAYNE BLOOMBERG NEWS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:36 a.m.

BP selling assets, hustling toward $38 billion target

Subscriber onlyBP’s recent $1 billion sale of its Carson refinery in Southern California is the latest move in what has become perhaps the biggest corporate garage sale in history as BP seeks to raise cash and slim down its global operations by divesting $38 billion in assets before the end of 2013. Continue reading...

By EMILY PICKRELL HOUSTON CHRONICLE Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:35 a.m.

Measuring a startup’s success

EquityNet helps investors make ‘capital’ decisions

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — A small, Internet-based firm on the town square in Fayetteville has passed a milestone of sorts. Continue reading...

By Steve Painter Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:34 a.m.

Wine campaign targets harried women

Subscriber onlyIn the 1970s, Miller High Life introduced the “It’s Miller Time” campaign with commercials featuring men working at harrowing professions, like aerial firefighter pilots and high voltage wire repairmen, who joined co-workers for an after-work beer. Continue reading...

By ANDREW ADAM NEWMAN THE NEW YORK TIMES Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:33 a.m.

Military in battle over biofuels

Politicians, Pentagon square off on development costs

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — When the Navy put a Pacific fleet through maneuvers on a $12 million cocktail of biofuels this summer, it proved that warships could actually operate on diesel fuel derived from algae or chicken fat. Continue reading...

By DIANE CARDWELL THE NEW YORK TIMES Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:33 a.m.

Jobs justify California dreamin’

State surges past Texas to lead in employment growth

Subscriber onlyCalifornia, which sent a delegation to Austin last year to find out how the Lone Star State had beat it in employment growth, surged ahead of Texas to lead the nation in job creation for the last two consecutive months. Continue reading...

By JAMES NASH AND DARRELL PRESTON BLOOMBERG NEWS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:32 a.m.

Bank of America is latest to provide single-page terms

Subscriber onlyLOS ANGELES — Pressured by consumer advocates and Congress, most of the nation’s big banks are now providing consumers with a one-page form listing basic terms and conditions for checking accounts, with Bank of America Corp. the latest to join the trend. Continue reading...

By E. SCOTT RECKARD LOS ANGELES TIMES Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:31 a.m.

China increasing U.S. business holdings

Subscriber onlyBEIJING — Facing a sharp economic slowdown at home, Chinese companies are plowing money into buying U.S. assets at a record pace, making huge bids for American energy, aviation, entertainment and other businesses. Continue reading...

By DAVID PIERSON AND DON LEE TRIBUNE TRIBUNE WASHINGTON BUREAU Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:30 a.m.

Shoes and memories shined here

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Every year at this time, the image of the old man grows vivid again. Maybe because Labor Day is almost here, and I picture him at work in back of the shoe shop. Maybe on the old Landis stitcher resoling another pair of Army surplus boots to put in stock. Continue reading...

By Paul Greenberg Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:30 a.m.

Is algebra necessary?

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — A typical U.S. school day finds some 6 million high school students and 2 million college freshmen struggling with algebra. In both high school and college, all too many students are expected to fail. Continue reading...

By ANDREW HACKER IN THE NEW YORK TIMES Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:29 a.m.

Restaurant name has double meaning for Harding, maybe more

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Rush Harding III says Cache is the name of his restaurant to be opened in the River Market District. Continue reading...

By Jack Weatherly Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:27 a.m.

Navy-to-nuclear careers take off

Agreement helps power industry fill worker shortage

Subscriber onlyATLANTA — It’s a “brain drain” of sorts, but it’s one the nuclear-power industry has been preparing for. Continue reading...

By KRISTI E. SWARTZ THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:25 a.m.

Quisling rides again

Deluxe digs for Norway’s mass killer

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — EVER SINCE quisling became a common noun, a synonym for traitor, Norway has produced its share of low scoundrels with high political ambitions. But at least Vidkun Quisling, head of the Nazis’ puppet regime in his country, was executed for his various crimes, including murder and treason. Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:25 a.m.

Capitol repairs aren’t political

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — The roof of the Capitol—the iconic dome—is badly in need of repair. Years of inclement weather have caused hundreds of leaks; water seeping through the pinholes and cracks wreaks havoc on the decorative elements that make the dome unique. Continue reading...

By WASHINGTON POST Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:25 a.m.

Airbus to miss delivery deadline

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Airbus Military said Friday it will miss a contractual deadline to deliver the first A400M military transport plane to the French air force by the end of March. Continue reading...

By BLOOMBERG NEWS Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:24 a.m.

A decade of Arkansas history

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — Last week marked the 10th anniversary of my writing a weekly piece on Arkansas history for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. In the summer of 2002, when former executive editor Griffin Smith asked me to try my hand at writing a weekly article, I was skeptical. Continue reading...

By Tom Dillard Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:24 a.m.

’Twixt perception and reality

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — America seems to be refining the presidential choice. It can opt for the man who doesn’t understand or appreciate business, or it can opt for the man who doesn’t understand or appreciate poor people. Continue reading...

By John Brummett Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:23 a.m.

LETTERS

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — To get our just deserts Having read numerous opinions concerning auto license plates for war veterans, I would like to add mine. I served in Korea during wartime as a combat engineer. Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Sep 2, 2012 at 2:23 a.m.

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