News money 2008-04-04 Andanh.com

Wal-Mart removes hormones from milk Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:56:26 CDT
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has eliminated hormones from its private label milk following a horrifying and false rumor about a series of hormonal abnormalities a young girl experienced in connection to drinking it.

Man With A Mission Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:23:35 CDT
WESLEY - Luther Scranton lost his wife of 48 years to Alzheimer's disease in June.

Local Notes Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:23:46 CDT
Groups Plan Cancer Seminar BENTONVILLE - Hope Inc. and Been There Inc. will host the 12th annual 2B Alive Educational Seminar will be from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 29 at the Doubletree Inn in Bentonville.

Historical Group Will Meet In Eureka Springs Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:23:36 CDT
"Arkansas: Land of Eccentricity" is the theme for the Arkansas Historical Association's 67th annual conference March 27-29 in Eureka Springs.

Clinton era official sees globalization of power by 6,000 leaders Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:23:44 CDT
It's not just trade and finance that's being globalized these days, it's sheer power - the power of about 6,000 distinguished people to get big things done across national frontiers, says author David Rothkopf.

Teens experiment with vintage, homemade Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:23:37 CDT
Neev Zaiet has the dress and shoes ready and the hairstyle picked out. She's had a run-through in the entire ensemble, right down to the makeup, and has posed for a photo shoot with a friend.

Fishermen Raise Funds; Reception Honors Cooper; JDRF Gala Garners Gifts Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:22:03 CDT
Trout really was unlimited March 7 at the Trout Unlimited 22nd annual fundraising Conservation Banq uet - unless you count the menu. The nearly 300 nature-lovers dined on prime rib dinners from Spring Street Grill and helped raise approximately $30,000.

Old Is New Again Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:30:48 CDT
Everything old is new again. And again. And again.

Organic Dairy Farming Tough But Profitable Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:26:21 CDT
Facing near starvation in the summer of 2006, Wayne Hale of Evansville and John Robert and Carolyn Hart of Prairie Grove, looked to the organic dairy sector for greener financial pastures.

State Economy Not All Bad Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:26:18 CDT
Even the silver lining these days is expensive. An ounce of silver cost about $5 in March 1995, and a little more than $7 in March 2005.

Bankruptcies Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:26:23 CDT
Benton County Erich L. Sullivan and Melanie J. Sullivan, 714 N. 28th Street, Rogers; Chapter 13; $393,983 debt; filed March 12; $387,920 assets.

Business Briefs Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:26:25 CDT
Bentonville Diet Center has opened at 1401 S.E. Walton Blvd., Suite 219, in Park Place Center. Ann Cato heads the operation, which is a part of 150 centers nationwide. The center offers three weight loss programs. Cato is a Diet Center counselor and has lost 100 pounds.

On The Agenda Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:26:22 CDT
The weekly morning Biz-4-Biz Networking Groups meet at 8 a.m. to roughly 9 a.m. unless noted otherwise.

People in Business Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:26:24 CDT
Woody Bassett and Dr. Malcolm Hayward are to be awarded the Eagle Award at Washington Regional Foundation's Gala 2008 "An Evening with Righteous Brother Bill Medley" scheduled for April 1 at the Walton Arts Center. The award honors outstanding health leadership. Bassett served as chairman of the WRMC North Hills capital campaign raising $8.8 million and is co-chair for hospital's $14 million fundraising campaign for the new campus. He has served on a number of boards including the hospital board and was recently appointed director of the Beaver Water District.

This week in the Fayetteville Shale play Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:26:19 CDT
LITTLE ROCK - The Fayetteville Shale play, a rock formation encompassing multiple counties in North-Central Arkansas and holding vast reservoirs of natural gas, is at the center of the state's political, economical and environmental discussions. A 2008 study by the University of Arkansas estimated the shale play would generate $17.9 billion and more than 11,000 jobs for the state's economy through 2012. This weekly report notes highlights from activities in, and matters concerning, the Fayetteville Shale play.

Egg-Stra Special Tradition Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:34:10 CDT
ROGERS - Easter is a special time of year for Ann Mack. Her mother, Anna, made Romanian decorated eggs for each of her daughter's 42 students.

Say Hello To My Little Friend Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:33:53 CDT
ROGERS - A chilling wind frolicked around the Murphy Dog Park on March 15, but that didn't prevent about 125 people and their best friends from coming out to the third annual Doggie Easter Bonnet Parade and contest.

Super-Size Mascots Add Fun To College Sports Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:34:06 CDT
Vikings and Tigers and Bears, oh my! It's NCAA basketball tournament time, and you know what that means: Hyper college students stuffed inside hot costumes and trolling the sidelines at the men's and women's games for the next two weeks.

Business Casual Rule No. 1: No Sweats Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:33:48 CDT
Everyone thinks they know what the term "business casual" means (Button-downs and khakis? Check.), but some of us clearly could use a refresher course. Consider this reader question:

Safari-Inspired Styles Must-haves For Braving Urban Jungle Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:33:47 CDT
NEW YORK - You know it when you see it, but even fashion insiders can't definitively describe the safari jacket. To some, it's the pockets that make something a safari jacket, to others it's the epaulettes. Still others will say it's the color or the belt.

Ohio chemistry professor warns of toxic lead in plastic Easter eggs Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:34:02 CDT
CLEVELAND - A chemistry professor who raised an earlier warning flag about toxic lead levels in toy jewelry didn't have to look far for evidence of similar risks in Easter items such as plastic eggs.

Cargill Workers Assess Next Move Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:45:34 CDT
Nearly six months after Booneville celebrated the announcement of a new manufacturing facility, it's now mourning the loss of a longtime -- and important -- manufacturing plant.

First Federal Bank Executives Forego Bonuses Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:00:48 CDT
Harrison-based First Federal Bank paid its senior executives their routine 3 to 4 percent salary raises in 2007, but higher loan losses stripped the bankers of bonuses, according to a proxy filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Fayetteville Veterans Home Opens New Space Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:08:23 CDT
The Fayetteville Veterans Home will open a new residential area for veterans who do not require hospitalization or nursing home care.

Big Problems Cited With Legacy Building Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:08:22 CDT
Undocumented lease agreements, an incomplete easement contract and skimpy financial records pertaining to the Legacy Building in downtown Fayetteville were all part of a 21-page report recently filed by court appointed receiver Wayne Swofford.

Gas Tax Margin 'Enough' Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:36:05 CDT
Count on this: Arkansas will raise the severance tax on natural gas.

Aviation maintenance company to invest $20 million in Blytheville facility Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:39:23 CDT
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' growing aerospace industry got larger Wednesday when state economic development officials announced an aircraft maintenance company would locate a $20 million repair facility in Blytheville.

Legacy Bank Asks Court for Continuance Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:39:25 CDT
Legacy National Bank, lead lender in the Legacy Building condominium project, recently filed a motion for continuance of the April 15 trial date.

Northwest Health CEO to Resign Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:39:24 CDT
Gary Looper, the CEO for Northwest Health Systems for the past three and a half years, will resign his position Friday.

Developer Asks Court for Protection Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:46:05 CDT
Real estate developer Brandon Barber filed a response motion Wednesday in the pending Legacy Building litigation asking the court for protective orders of his personal financial records being sought by Precept Builders.

Cargill Decision To Come Within Month Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:35:46 CDT
BOONEVILLE - Area residents and officials will have to wait 30 days to find out if the city and Logan County's largest employer will rebuild in the same location.

J.B. Hunt Executives Give Stocks Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:35:44 CDT
Two officers of Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. gave away proceeds from their sale of company shares, according to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. It is unclear whether the gifts were to individuals or corporations.

Many Mourn Loss Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:48:58 CDT
You don't have to know a child to mourn her. That's been the universal experience this week in Northwest Arkansas - multiplied by five - as residents of the region learned of the tragic deaths of five Bentonville sisters in a house fire.

Suppliers struggle with scorecard Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:11:45 CDT
There was a time when a deadline was a line drawn around a prison beyond which straying prisoners could be shot.

Incorporations Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:11:49 CDT
Benton County RLP Investments Inc., Russel L. Plumley, 6 Longridge Lane, Bella Vista.

Dogs Rule! Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:19:26 CDT
SPRINGDALE - For Chaddie Kumpe Platt, the work day started at 7 a.m. with a traveling mug of coffee and a dog.

Bad Behaviors Minimized at Day Care, Operators Say Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:19:30 CDT
Ric Wilkins and his wife Hermine love dogs. So much so, they've been involved in training, showing and rescuing weimaraners for many years.

Everything Old Is New Again Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:19:29 CDT
NEW YORK - Meg Robustelli had heard reports that a chemical in most plastic baby bottles could be dangerous, but she had not done anything about it. That's when her mother stepped in and bought her glass bottles.

Dominican trip reveals mind-bending depth of cultural diversity Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:19:31 CDT
I will never again feel ashamed that I'm too big of a coward to ride the roller coaster at the New York-New York resort in Las Vegas. Because I just survived an eight-mile cab ride in the Dominican Republic that would have reduced a Bruce Willis stunt double to tears, whimpering and early retirement. I didn't even wear a seat belt, just so I could have the whole experience.

Garden Club Honors Walton; Doctors Play for the Crowd; Ticket Holders Get Suite Reception Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:47:57 CDT
Just back from vacation, I hit the ground running Tuesday with two events.

Between the Lines: Marriage Gaffe Makeover Tue, 1 Apr 2008 19:50:54 CDT
The New York Times, CNN, MSNBC, FOX News and potentially every media outlet reached by the Associated Press carried the news: An Arkansas law would allow anyone, even toddlers, to marry.

Dillard’s, investors settle on board Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:54:00 -0500
Little Rock-based Dillard’s Inc. has settled a challenge from New York investment firms who had proposed four candidates for election to the retailer’s board of directors at a May shareholders meeting.

Business news in brief Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:53:00 -0500
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Occasionally others help us step back and look at a situation in a different way.This is one of those times.” — David Tovar, Wal-Mart spokesman, on the company dropping its effort to collect more than $400,000 in health care reimbursement from a former employee who was injured in a traffic accident. Article, 1D

MARKET REPORT: Wall Street rally kicks off quarter Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:53:00 -0500
Wall Street began the second quarter with a big rally Tuesday as investors rushed back into stocks, optimistic that the worst of the credit crisis has passed and that the economy is faring better than expected.

Getting it straight Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:52:00 -0500
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.

Payday lenders’ closings counted Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:50:00 -0500
More than 30 payday lending businesses have closed in Arkansas in the two weeks since Attorney General Dustin Mc-Daniel told them to shut down by Friday, McDaniel said Tuesday.

Two more indicators signaling recession Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:49:00 -0500
Further weakness in the manufacturing sector and construction industry underscored concerns that the U.S. economy is heading toward a recession, though most analysts believe a recession, if one occurs, will be mild and relatively shortlived.

Oil execs defend profits, tax relief Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:45:00 -0500
WASHINGTON — Top oil executives said Tuesday that despite their industry’s record profits, Congress should continue granting them $18 billion in annual tax subsidies and expand drilling in areas now off-limits.

More Builders File Bankruptcy Thu, 3 Apr 2008 17:13:24 CDT
The sluggish Northwest Arkansas home building sector has forced nine more local contractors into bankruptcy in the past two months, leaving area banks to sort out more than $13 million in unpaid real estate loans stretching from West Fork to Bella Vista.

La-Z-Boy Reorganizes Manufacturing Operations Thu, 3 Apr 2008 17:53:17 CDT
Manufacturing reorganization at La-Z-Boy Inc. might result in the company's Siloam Springs plant gaining more jobs than it loses.

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