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Dirt Law at Ground Level
The law of bees, bears and dog bites
I first met the late Winslow Drummond as he was leaving law school to become a defense lawyer in Little Rock and as I was entering high school, not realizing I would graduate from his law school ten years later. Our mutual dean thought we all should aspire to careers on Wall Street and certainly not settle for the practice of what he characterized as “dog-bite law” in the hinterlands. Fortunately for all of us here, Winslow came on down anyway.
Former Dillard’s headquarters gets new tenants, LEED certification
If you’ve driven to or from the state Capitol in the past few months, you’ve noticed that something is going on at the corner of Capitol and Izard. Crews have been working on the large, four-story building since the beginning of the year. The 132,050 square feet, structure is expected to be operational in about six months and will house Arkansas state agency offices. The first two floors will be devoted to the state library system.
Congressman Vic Snyder tackles health care reform debate
There is no denying that the recent health care debate is a heated issue. Town hall meetings across the U.S. have become battlegrounds and sides are clearly drawn. Recently the Clinton School hosted Congressman Vic Snyder, D-Ark., at the Statehouse Convention Center. Originally, the lecture was supposed to take place at the Clinton School, but due to an overwhelming response, was moved to a larger venue. Ironically, a larger crowd gathered to hear Dr. Phil speak when he came to Little Rock at the beginning of the year. Somehow Snyder got word of Dr. Phil’s attendance numbers and encouraged audience member to “tweet” their friends and tell them to come to the convention center. The audience laughed and for a brief moment, everyone was happy.
Thirtysomething
So I got this idea from a series of blogs I’ve been reading. It’s called “Not me Monday.” It’s a way to share great stories about all the parenting oopsies and things all imperfect people do. Enjoy! For more stories, head to mycharmingkids.net to read hers and link to others who have done some pretty funny parenting stuff.
Kay's Cooking Corner
Many people do not care for meat. I love chicken, pork and sausage, but I could probably do without red meat and it would never bother me. However, if you are one of those who doesn’t even eat chicken or pork, then here is a great recipe for you: Spaghetti squash with roasted roma tomato sauce. It is a great dish without meat, but I suggest serving it with some pan-fried or grilled Italian sausages.
Local Flavor
Being crafty can make you popular with your kids
By Ashley Lyle
Crafting with kids isn’t easy. Or clean. Talk about “Dirty Jobs,” I
think I should have invited Mike Rowe over!
I researched a few crafty projects, printed out instructions, and headed to my favorite local craft store to purchase the necessary items.
The Critic's Corner
This summer, we’ve been treated to several science fiction blockbusters that cost well over $100 million to make, including “Star Trek,” “Terminator: Salvation” and “Transformers 2.” This Christmas, “Avatar” will hit screens with a price tag of a reported $300 million.
Capital City Chatter
Life is full of questions. Some are much more easier to answer than others. Growing up, I asked plenty of questions, “Why do I have to go to bed?” “Why can’t I be friends with so-and-so?” and the most simple, “But…why?” In order to get the exact delivery of the last one, you have to put your head to one side and stretch out the words with a nasally groan. My parents always had valid responses, but one stood out, “because I said.” Looking back on my youth, I never realized I had it so easy.
Financial Focus
Get educated about investing
If you have children at home, you’re no doubt aware that it’s the traditional back-to-school time. But even if your days of parent-teacher conferences are in the past, or even in the future, you can still find a place in your life for education — and you might want to start by educating yourself about investing.
House to House
By Ethan C. Nobles
Arkansas Realtors® Association Ethan@ArkansasRealtors.com
The National Association of Realtors reported that homes sales had improved for four consecutive months through July.
Here at the Arkansas Realtors Association, we don’t have the July housing market number compiled for the state yet, but we’re inclined to go along with what the NAR has reported.
Why one Realtor says ‘selling’ Conway is easy
Special to the Daily Record ecnobles@att.net
Just about any Realtor will tell you that selling a home often involves selling the city where it’s located.
Conway Realtor George Heintzen said it is always his pleasure to convince people that his city is a great place to be.
Saline County builders report increased activity
By Ethan C. Nobles
Special to the Daily Record ecnobles@att.net
After a couple of very slow years, builders in Saline County are reporting that conditions are improving in 2009.
“I am hearing that my builders are picking up,” said Sheila Blankenship, executive officer of the Saline Home Builders Association. “I think we are – here in Saline County – on the very beginning edge of a recovery.”
Farmland sales on the rise in rural Arkansas
Special to the Daily Record ecnobles@att.net
Randy Minton, a commercial and agricultural appraiser in Ward, said he’s been busy this year, but for reasons that people might not expect.
Minton said the commercial and residential real estate markets might be struggling in Arkansas, but agricultural sales have boomed this year. Institutional investors – mostly from out of state – have pushed the price of land suitable for row crops to between $2,500 and $3,000 in a good number of areas throughout the state.
Natural State Snapshots
This ornate fountain, called The Songahm Pool of Reflection, is located in the H.U. Lee International Gate and Garden next to the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock.
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