|
|
| |
| Sat, Aug. 30, 2008 |  |
 |
|
||
| | Regular Features
John Brummett Challenge of the junior featherweight By John Brummett Our junior columnist here at the Arkansas News Bureau - David Sanders, a former low-level aide to Mike Huckabee - publicly took me to task the other day. - Thursday, Jun 26, 2008 Secret government for jobs By John Brummett In the 1990s Little Rock boosters worried that Bill Clinton might not put his presidential library in the city because the local newspaper was editorially unfriendly to the president. - Tue, Jun 24, 2008 Republicans without demons? By John Brummett In his new role as an election commentator for Fox News, Mike Huckabee will need to beat what he pulled the other day in Japan, where he was giving speeches for hire. - Mon, Jun 23, 2008 Great, if not spectacular, in Conway By John Brummett So the big Hewlett-Packard announcement for Conway wasn't software development. - Sun, Jun 22, 2008 Give me real suspense, not Indiana By John Brummett So the better half and I and the two pals ventured the other day to see Indiana Jones and the hunt for the quartz brain or something like that. - Sat, Jun 21, 2008 Conway's 'watershed' event By John Brummett When news leaked Monday that computer giant Hewlett-Packard would open a facility in Conway, three people instantly came to mind. - Thu, Jun 19, 2008 Huckabee's smart TV route By John Brummett Sometimes some of us are too hard on Mike Huckabee, not that it appears to constrain him much. - Tue, Jun 17, 2008 Obama reaches for military cover By John Brummett The chatter about Barack Obama's consideration of a running mate is getting kind of interesting, even disregarding Hillary Clinton. - Mon, Jun 16, 2008 How Hillary failed By John Brummett People have been asking. So how did Hillary Clinton manage to lose? - Sun, Jun 15, 2008 Arkansas gets a lottery By John Brummett We have the pending matter for November of whether voters will approve a lottery for college scholarships. - Sat, Jun 14, 2008 Obama's regional problem, Part II By John Brummett This will serve as a follow-up to the column Tuesday about the self-interested hesitance of conservative Democrats in our part of the country to embrace Barack Obama. - Thu, Jun 12, 2008 The one they didn't want By John Brummett Once again Arkansas Democratic politicians find themselves burdened with a presidential nominee they'd prefer not come near them. - Tue, Jun 10, 2008 President Obama? Here's how By John Brummett An Arkansas woman who'd like to vote Democratic because of the messes the Republicans have made asks me to address her question. - Mon, Jun 09, 2008 Eerie McCain, weird Bill By John Brummett Let me warn you that today's topics are not substantive. We're not going to extend health insurance or lower oil prices today. - Sun, Jun 08, 2008 Gilbert Baker: nonpartisan partisan By John Brummett Gilbert Baker is having it both ways. When I accused him of that Friday morning, he simply said, "Hey, it is what it is. - Sat, Jun 07, 2008 Whose mate will she be? By John Brummett Dealing with Hillary Clinton as his prospective running mate, which would also mean dealing with the unhinged baggage of her husband, surely would prepare Barack Obama well for vexing international diplomacy as president. - Thu, Jun 05, 2008 It's not fair; it's the score By John Brummett Hillary Clinton needs to accept that competition is about the score and that the score isn't always fair, but is always determinative. - Tue, Jun 03, 2008 If not Hillary, who? By John Brummett Barack Obama should burden himself with the luggage of Clintons as running mates only if he can't do better. - Mon, Jun 02, 2008 Whither the farmers this time? By John Brummett I propounded a theory a couple of weeks ago that the candidate who wins the votes of East Arkansas farmers wins the state. - Sat, May 31, 2008 Spotlight on Faulkner County By John Brummett The presidential race will be epic, especially if there is a candidate with state ties on either or both of the tickets. - Thu, May 29, 2008 Dennis Byrd David J. Sanders Opinion writers and partisan advocacy By David J. Sanders When opinion journalists substitute objectivity and proportionality for something less desirable - personal bias, political predisposition or blind ideological ties - their work becomes hard to distinguish from partisan advocacy. - Wed, Jun 25, 2008 Huckabee's upcoming political progress By David J. Sanders Tim Russert began wrapping-up the program's segment. That Sunday morning, his "Meet the Press" panel included a few well-known faces and one lesser-known Gov. - Sun, Jun 22, 2008 Conservatives contemplate Obama presidency By David J. Sanders The conversation began like this: "Before President Reagan, there was President Carter. - Wed, Jun 18, 2008 Political lessons from across the pond By David J. Sanders Seven years ago, then-British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his Labour Party wiped the floor clean with their Tory - the British Conservative Party - counterparts. - Sun, Jun 15, 2008 Empty tanks for Obama? By David Sanders By all appearances it was a moment of rare candor. U.S. Rep. Marion Berry responded to a reporter's question last Wednesday when asked if he would support Barack Obama's candidacy with "enthusiasm. - Wed, Jun 11, 2008 What Obama really said Tuesday by David J. Sanders I take nothing away from Barack Obama's historic moment on Tuesday night. - Sun, Jun 08, 2008 Bill Clinton's place in the 2008 race By David J. Sanders Speaking to a gathering of his wife's supporters Monday in South Dakota, Bill Clinton claimed that, "This may be the last day I'm ever involved in a campaign of this kind. - Wed, Jun 04, 2008 The buffer turned warrior By David J. Sanders It could have been one of the Oval Office's more embarrassing moments. - Sun, Jun 01, 2008 Tim Griffin's proximity attracts lots of attention By David J. Sanders That Tim Griffin's proximity to a presidential campaign attracts a lot of attention is no surprise. - Wed, May 28, 2008 Doug Thompson Harry King - Sports Ark. Derby winner to try France By Harry King LITTLE ROCK - Along comes thoroughbred trainer Steve Asmussen with an idea so fresh that it begs to be wrapped in that cliche about creative thinking. - Thursday, Jun 26, 2008 Olympic Trials are ultimate elimination By Harry King LITTLE ROCK - The announcement that gymnast Paul Hamm would be on the U. - Wed, Jun 25, 2008 Tebow going against his number By Harry King LITTLE ROCK - Directed by Billy Crystal, the title of the HBO film was a number that gave away the plot. - Tue, Jun 24, 2008 Attendant flies around Travs' games By Harry King LITTLE ROCK - Back-and-forth flights between Charlotte and Little Rock with overnights in Arkansas is heaven for a flight attendant with a fondness for the Arkansas Travelers. - Sun, Jun 22, 2008 Absence of Woods will test Tour By Harry King LITTLE ROCK - There are those of us who are hard-core golf degenerates who watch the PGA Tour stop-of-the-week and who catch up on The Golf Channel when something interferes with the live feed. - Sat, Jun 21, 2008 Petrus part of revamped line By Harry King FAYETTEVILLE - While Arkansas was practicing indoors for the Cotton Bowl, the coach-in-waiting was watching from an office near the upstairs weight room. - Thu, Jun 19, 2008 Petrino, Panthers' coach to speak By Harry King LITTLE ROCK - Bobby Petrino listened to a brief explanation of the Arkansas High School coaching clinic and quickly agreed to talk offense to the group. - Wed, Jun 18, 2008 Woods' stuff inexplicable By Harry King LITTLE ROCK - Allegations about officiating in the 2002 NBA playoff game between the Lakers and the Kings, that's old news. - Tue, Jun 17, 2008 Option is part of Petrino's upbringing By Harry King FAYETTEVILLE - On this day, the timing is right for the revelation that offensive innovator Bobby Petrino is a triple option man. - Sun, Jun 15, 2008 Same headline, year later By Harry King LITTLE ROCK - Prompted by Barry Bonds' dead aim on Hank Aaron's home run record, the column included a glimpse at those who might be next and those who could have been. - Sat, Jun 14, 2008 USGA's Davis deserves kudos By Harry King LITTLE ROCK - Mike Davis' "No" deserves a Marv Albert "Yesssss. - Thu, Jun 12, 2008 Difficult road for Petrino's first team By Harry King LITTLE ROCK - A good idea man, the magazine editor doling out assignments for the football preview edition took the cookie-cutter approach. - Sun, Jun 08, 2008 UA has recruiting edge in golf By Harry King FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas' golf coaches are going to have an in with about 100 young players as soon as the golfers arrive at Blessings Golf Club for an American Junior Golf Association tournament next month. - Sat, Jun 07, 2008 Big Brown likely to make history By Harry King LITTLE ROCK - The occasional contemplation of the figures generated by a friend in Hot Springs begins with a reminder that his numbers contradict those produced by most handicappers. - Thu, Jun 05, 2008 Players' goals must be thought out By Harry King FAYETTEVILLE - Homework assignments cobbled together at the last minute from CliffsNotes on Football 101 won't pass muster with Bobby Petrino and his staff. - Wed, Jun 04, 2008 Submission hold or not By Harry King LITTLE ROCK - The dispute is over the sport of wrestling instead of rasslin' so a cage match is out of the question. - Tue, Jun 03, 2008 UA, Ole Miss missing running game By Harry King LITTLE ROCK - Often used to illustrate the loss of scorers from a basketball team, the percentage is a talking point more than anything else. - Sun, Jun 01, 2008 Tiger no lock at Torrey By Harry King LITTLE ROCK - The upcoming U.S. Open was supposed to be a "gimme" for Tiger Woods. - Sat, May 31, 2008 Track coach hire is different By Harry King LITTLE ROCK - The six-paragraph story quoted Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long as saying the coaching search was steadily moving along and would heat up near the end of June. - Thu, May 29, 2008 Friend tells of Lee's workout By Harry King LITTLE ROCK - Fishing for Cliff Lee goodies, the cold-call conversation was routine until Scott Ritchey mentioned the pull-ups in the deer woods of Hempstead County. - Wed, May 28, 2008 Joe Mosby - Outdoors Sunflower seeds and cowpeas useful for wildlife By Joe Mosby Summer is just starting, officially, and there is time to make some plantings to attract and benefit wildlife. - Sat, Jun 21, 2008 Veteran hunter relies on various types of turkey calls By Joe Mosby Turkey hunters know one basic element of their game. They have to call in a gobbler to get a shot - nearly always. - Sat, Jun 14, 2008 Few wildlife rehabilitators aid injured birds in Arkansas By Joe Mosby If we break an arm, a hospital emergency room with trained staff is available to help. - Sat, Jun 07, 2008 Spring squirrel season low profile in Arkansas By Joe Mosby It may be the lowest profile of all hunting seasons in Arkansas ? - Sat, May 31, 2008 Micki Bare - Diamond in the Rough Patiently waiting for the ultimate summer mega-blockbuster By Micki Bare 'Tis the season for overpriced popcorn dripping with butter-flavored oils, sticky floors and mega-blockbuster films. - Sat, Jun 21, 2008 The tradition of neckties passes from mother to son By Micki Bare It was a typical son and mother, last possible moment exchange. - Sat, Jun 14, 2008 Set up laptop in tidiest room for virtual visits By Micki Bare Nerds, students and businesspeople have been doing it for years. - Sat, Jun 07, 2008 Steaming, salty, drippy snack still a delicious bargain By Micki Bare An e-mail that is making its way around the Internet lists the countries in which items many Americans purchase originate. - Sat, May 31, 2008 |
