Several years ago a short video went viral and spread the word throughout the land that you could pretty much have anything you want in life, including health, wealth and happiness, if you simply ask the universe for it in the right way. In a nutshell, it was yet another of the periodic Wallace Wattle-like rediscoveries of the power of positive thinking and creative visualization. In this case, the discovery was categorized as a so-called “Secret” that you too could gain access to for the price of the video.

2. Gay Must be Traded Either Now or Later - Friday, January 11, 2013

The time will come – after this season, if not before the Feb. 21 trade deadline – when moving Rudy Gay will be the only sensible thing for the Grizzlies’ new ownership to do.

Unless you’ve been living in a cave – or The Pyramid – you know that Rudy rumors are rampant. Pick a media outlet – from ESPN to Grantland to USA Today – and you can find any number of possible trade scenarios.

3. Bioventus Inks Deal for 40,000 Square Feet - Thursday, November 22, 2012

A Durham, N.C.-based biologics company is relocating its Memphis presence, signifying a boon to the Northeast office submarket.

Bioventus LLC has inked 38,880 square feet of office and manufacturing space in Goodlett Farms Business Campus, 1900 Charles Bryan Road, in Cordova.

4. City Welcomes New Grizzlies Owner Pera - Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Before founding the company he runs today, Ubiquiti Networks Inc., 34-year-old Robert Pera worked at Apple Inc., where he was a hardware engineer.

5. Rudy Gay Promises More; Memphis Waits to See - Friday, October 05, 2012

When is good not good enough?

In the case of the Grizzlies’ Rudy Gay, about to start his seventh season in Memphis, it is the question that echoes, echoes, echoes. It gets phrased different ways and we search for different avenues that might allow Rudy Gay to go to that elusive “next level.”

6. Team Mantras Usher in New Basketball Seasons - Friday, October 05, 2012

Although the date and time are unknown, there was a point some years ago when it became mandatory for every big-time college and pro team to have a mantra.

And so it is for the Grizzlies and University of Memphis Tigers. The Grizz and local media gathered at FedExForum and coach Lionel Hollins said: “Our buzz words are sacrifice, trust and consistency.”

7. Events - Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Memphis Area Transit Authority and Mid-South Food Bank are holding the second annual “Stuff a MATA Bus” food drive Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Poplar Plaza Shopping Center at Poplar Avenue and Highland Street. Call 527-0841 or 722-7136 for a list of the most-needed items.

8. Grizzlies Must Answer Many Difficult Offseason Questions - Friday, May 18, 2012

In the world of sports talk radio, improving the Grizzlies would be easy. As easy as, say, “Eddie from East Memphis” calling in and suggesting the Grizzlies ship Dante Cunningham, Jeremy Pargo and Quincy Pondexter to the Oklahoma City Thunder for James Harden.

9. Grizzlies Shift Focus To Playoff Grit, Grind - Friday, April 27, 2012

As the shortened but grueling NBA season was winding itself down into so many ugly wins over mere Hornets, Bobcats and Cavaliers, the Grizzlies’ Rudy Gay looked back and summed up the journey.

10. Grizz Proving It’s No ‘One-and-Done’ Team - Friday, April 20, 2012

If last season culminated with the unanticipated “Believe Memphis” playoff run, then this Grizzlies season has been full of opportunities for concern and panic – your basic building blocks for widespread disbelief.

11. Tony Being Tony at Center of Grizz Roller Coaster Season - Friday, February 03, 2012

Tony Allen is the middle of everything.

If the Grizzlies are making a frantic comeback, like they did recently at home to beat the Denver Nuggets in overtime, Allen is in the highlight reel blocking the shot of Denver forward Al Harrington as he barrels down the lane toward the rim, the potential game-winning basket in hand, Allen flying out of nowhere like some sort of Grit & Grind Superhero.

12. Grizzlies Get Back to Old Selves With Win - Thursday, February 02, 2012

One night earlier, their coach had rightly accused them of “not working.” So it was only fitting that on this night the Grizzlies had to literally work overtime to stop a four-game losing streak and find their misplaced pride.

13. Grizzlies Get Back to Old Selves - Wednesday, February 01, 2012

One night earlier, their coach had rightly accused them of “not working.” So it was only fitting that on this night the Grizzlies had to literally work overtime to stop a four-game losing streak and find their misplaced pride.

14. Sum Greater Than Parts for This Grizzlies Squad - Friday, January 27, 2012

Team identities are never static. When Rudy Gay was injured last season, the Memphis Grizzlies formed a new identity, one even more devoted to the interior game and feeding the ball to power forward Zach Randolph and center Marc Gasol.

15. MED Fdtn. Names Brandenburg Director of Development - Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Joe Brandenburg has joined The MED Foundation as director of development.

Hometown: Connersville, Ind.

Education: B.A., mass communications, Western Kentucky University; master’s in public administration, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

16. Grizzlies Think Big With Gay Healthy, Core Intact - Thursday, December 22, 2011

MEMPHIS (AP) – With Marc Gasol signed and Rudy Gay healed, the Memphis Grizzlies are thinking and talking big.

The focus is now on winning titles, not just a playoff game.

"It's obvious that as a team, we have a lot of optimism. We feel like we have a team to make a run at a championship," point guard Mike Conley said.

17. Grizz Keep Roster Intact While Watching Funds - Monday, December 19, 2011

It wasn’t all that long ago that virtually every deal the Memphis Grizzlies did was tagged with the phrase “financial considerations.” And when queried why the Grizzlies did a particular deal, Vice President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Chris Wallace answered, “cap space” – as in, room beneath the NBA’s salary cap to make further personnel moves.

18. Grizzlies to Hold Free Open Practice Sunday - Friday, December 16, 2011

The Memphis Grizzlies will give fans a look at the 2011-2012 season at a free open practice at FedExForum Sunday, Dec. 18, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will begin with a “state of the franchise chalk talk” on the main court from 11 a.m. until noon, during which attendees will have the chance to hear from and ask question to Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins, owner Michael Heisley and Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Chris Wallace.

19. Grizzlies, Gasol Reach Tentative Deal - Tuesday, December 13, 2011

MEMPHIS (AP) – Marc Gasol announced on Twitter that he has reached a tentative agreement with the Grizzlies keeping him in Memphis.

Gasol tweeted on Monday night that he "can't wait to get on the court with all my teammates!"

20. Grizzlies Eager to Sign C Marc Gasol - Friday, December 02, 2011

MEMPHIS (AP) – Re-signing center Marc Gasol is the Memphis Grizzlies' top priority right now as the franchise attempts to maintain the momentum created during last season's playoff run, general manager Chris Wallace said Thursday.

21. Grizzlies Eager to Sign C Marc Gasol - Thursday, December 01, 2011

MEMPHIS (AP) – Re-signing center Marc Gasol is the Memphis Grizzlies' top priority right now as the franchise attempts to maintain the momentum created during last season's playoff run, general manager Chris Wallace said Thursday.

22. Grizzlies Foundation to Give $370K to Memphis Orgs. - Tuesday, November 01, 2011

The Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation is donating $370,000 in new grants to Memphis nonprofit organizations. This year’s distribution of grants brings the total given by the Grizzlies Foundation to Memphis nonprofits to more than $28.3 million.

23. FedEx CEO: US Needs Corporate Tax Reform - Tuesday, October 04, 2011

FedEx founder Fred Smith said the United States’ corporate tax code needs to be reformed to get the economy moving again and that the nation’s energy policy, trade policy and new regulations are blocking the economy’s ability to grow.

24. Workout Surge - Friday, June 24, 2011

As the Memphis summertime heat intensifies, fitness clubs across the area are seeing membership numbers rise thanks to a developing trend for healthier living and more active lifestyles.

It’s no secret that the Mid-South has ranked as one of the most unfit regions in the country. According to the 2010 “F as in Fat” report, Mississippi ranks No. 1 in overall obesity rate and Tennessee is tied for second with Alabama.

25. A New Era - Monday, October 25, 2010

As the Grizzlies mark their 10th season in Memphis, whispers of “contender” and “dark horse” can be heard in the halls of FedExForum.

The positive outlook is an encouraging sign for a team that sat at the bottom of the league just two seasons ago and has endured a bumpy ride during its decade-long tenure in Memphis.

26. FOX News’ Wallace To Discuss Obama at Rhodes - Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Chris Wallace, host of “FOX News Sunday,” will discuss “Obama’s First 100 Days” April 20 at Rhodes College.

The event is free and open to the public. It will begin at 7 p.m. in Hardie Auditorium on campus and is sponsored by the Project for the Study of Liberal Democracy and the Boyle-Jones Lecture Series.

27. Events - Wednesday, August 27, 2008

The Memphis Regional Chamber will hold a Breakfast Forum today from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. U of M basketball coach John Calipari will speak. Cost is $20 for members and $30 for prospective members. For reservations, contact Ericka Milford at 543-3518 or emilford@memphischamber.com.

28. Mid-South Notables Make MarkIn Presidential Campaign - Monday, December 10, 2007
     The 2008 presidential campaign trail has been replete with references to the Mid-South and Memphis-area players.
     The most obvious example is the candidacy of former Tennessee senator and

29. Grizzlies to Tout Mentoring Possibilities at Luncheon - Tuesday, August 07, 2007

The Memphis Grizzlies basketball players and coaches are seeking to rack up wins on more than just the basketball court. They want to win mentors to help mold the lives of some of their youngest fans.

30. First Mercantile Taps Maness to Handle National Accounts - Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Philip E. Maness has been appointed director of national accounts and executive vice president of First Mercantile in Cordova. He began his career with First Mercantile in 1984, serving most recently as strategic planning officer.

31. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, June 24, 1998
Sheila Collins has been promoted to vice president at Arnoult & Associates Sheila Collins has been promoted to vice president at Arnoult & Associates. She formerly was project director and operations manager. Collins has an undergraduate deg...

32. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, September 24, 1997
Frank A Frank A. Watson has joined Palmer Brothers Inc. and will specialize in commercial and investment sales and leasing. Watson has been in the real estate business for the past 29 years and is a graduate of the University of Memphis. James P. Co...

33. Archived Article: Benchmark Chg - Thursday, January 02, 1997
Career Consultants Inc Career Consultants Inc. dba Bernard Haldane Associates vs. Wallace Ralston. An Oklahoma company doing business in Memphis as Bernard Haldane Associates is suing a Memphis man in Circuit Court for breach of contract. According ...