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Small Wonders: Can you tolerate a 'Merry Christmas?'
Editor's note: While Patrick Caneday takes some time off, we’re running some of his choices for re-publication. This column was first published Dec. 5, 2009. Let me say something that may deeply offend many of you —something so insidious...Tags: Human Interest, Religious Festivals, Religion and Belief, Christianity, Bill Gates
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Crystal Bridges museum inspires visitors, both with art and architecture
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – When the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art opened last November, some people called it the most important major new museum in the country. Art experts say it’s a world class facility. The art and the building...
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Not a five-and-dime operation
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — A French chef selling crepes from a food cart on an Arkansas city street may seem out of place, but business is very good for Crepes Paulette. It's about to get a lot better.
The wagon is parked at the head of a scenic path...Tags: Alice Walton, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Arts and Culture, Walmart, Georgia O'Keeffe
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Seeks a new place to shop
While reading the Looking Back page Sunday, I was reminded of the old Kentucky State Hospital for the insane. I always wondered where those people went when it closed, and where those kind of people are today. Well, I have discovered that I can find...Tags: Kmart, Walmart, Meijer, Inc.
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The high cost of low price
In the recent submission by Walmart as to why Burbank residents want a Walmart here (“Op-Ed: here’s why Burbank residents want Walmart,” Feb. 19), there were two statements that one should question. One is that that the average full-...Tags: Documentary (genre), Employees, Career and Workplace
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Op-Ed: Here's why Burbank residents want Walmart
While we appreciate the overwhelming support we have received from Burbank residents, elected officials and stakeholders over the past few months, it’s clear that a handful of special interests are attempting to misinform readers by peddling the...Tags: Employment Opportunities, Walmart, Energy Saving, Media Industry, Environmental Issues
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Demonizing Wal-Mart
In cultural commentary about the American economy, one company at a time always seems to be the goat. Everything it does is interpreted as evil. In the 1950s it was General Motors. GM's CEO, Charles "Engine Charlie" Wilson, became a national figure of...Tags: Alice Walton, Arts and Culture, Manufacturing and Engineering, Walmart, Automotive Equipment
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Acquiring more unearned wealth
No one would be complaining about Walmart coming to Burbank if it paid its employees better wages and provided health care coverage at a more reasonable cost. Walmart under Sam Walton was probably a better corporate citizen than today's company —... -
Are you really wearing that? And other important questions you need to ask your real estate agent.
Just the other day I listened to a couple of real estate agents exchanging their perceptions on real estate attire. After I realized the two fashionistas were not talking about me it got me thinking…does it really matter to a client how their...Tags: Real Estate Buyers, Services and Shopping, Real Estate, Real Estate Sellers, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers
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2011 aberdeen central high school awards
The 89th annual award presentation at Central High School was held on May 3 in the Thomas F. Kelly Theatre. Social service awards American Legion School Citizenship Awards: Kaylee Bahr and Brock Halvorson. Brown County Teen Court Participants:...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Frederick Douglass, History, Technology
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Walmart Launches New Campaign After Two-Year Sales Decline
Staff WriterWal-Mart Stores Inc. is hammering home its low-price message with a new ad campaign in a bid to bring back customers who no longer trust it to save them money. The campaign, starting Monday, bears the slogan "Low Prices. Every Day. On Everything" and...Tags: Inventories, Electronic Devices, Electronics, Easter, Groceries
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