Perhaps it is only too appropriate that baseball is played without a clock. For securing the future of the Memphis Redbirds may require extra innings, not to mention extra effort.

The ballpark was on the leading edge of revitalizing Downtown when it opened in 2000 at Third and Union. This, of course, was “B.G.” in Memphis – Before the Grizzlies. Also, before FedExForum. The city was ready for something big and bold – something that showed Memphis could overachieve, not underachieve.

2. Time Inc. Cuts 500 People, 6 Percent of Workforce - Thursday, January 31, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) – Time Inc., the magazine unit of Time Warner Inc., says it is cutting 6 percent of its global staff of 8,000, or about 500 people.

3. Leading in New Times - Friday, January 25, 2013

Keith Norman has heard the discussions about the generation gap and the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, the NAACP.

4. Ticket Rush: Film Fans Hand Hollywood Record Cash - Thursday, December 27, 2012

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The big deal for Hollywood is not the record $10.8 billion that studios took in domestically in 2012. It's the fact that the number of tickets sold went up for the first time in three years.

5. As 'Fiscal Cliff' Looms, Voter Angst is Palpable - Wednesday, December 12, 2012

HOOKSETT, N.H. (AP) – Five hundred miles from Washington, the lunch crowd at Robie's Country Store and Deli is filled with angst over America's elected leaders and their latest struggle to prevent a fiscal crisis.

6. On Economics, Foreign Policy, Corker Eager to Act - Monday, December 10, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – Republican Sen. Bob Corker is spending a lot of time lately talking to Democrats.

The freshman lawmaker from Tennessee unveiled his own 10-year, $4.5 trillion solution for averting the end-of-year, double economic hit of automatic tax hikes and spending cuts and then spoke briefly last week with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. Deficit-cutting maven Erskine Bowles had forwarded Corker's proposal to White House Chief of Staff Jack Lew.

7. Things That Matter - Monday, November 26, 2012

This morning I read in the news that John Gagliardi, the somewhat maverick coach of the St. John’s “Johnnies” Division III football team, is retiring after 64 years of coaching. In addition to holding the record for coaching longevity, there is one more little thing about Gagliardi that is worth noting. Let’s talk a little about football history.

8. Seely Sees Career at Memphis Area Legal Services as ‘Mission Work’ - Thursday, November 01, 2012

October was National Pro Bono Month in the legal profession, a time when attorneys are urged to use their knowledge for the greater good and help those in need.

The Tennessee Supreme Court has written that “a lawyer should aspire to render at least 50 hours of pro bono publico legal services per year.”

9. FCC Lets Cable Companies Encrypt Signals to Foil Theft - Wednesday, October 17, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Federal regulators are letting cable companies scramble all their TV signals, closing a loophole that lets many households watch basic cable channels for free.

The Federal Communications Commission voted Friday to lift a ban on encryption of basic cable signals, saying it will reduce the number of visits by cable technicians to disconnect service and reduce cable theft.

10. News Corp. Considers Split in 2 - Wednesday, June 27, 2012

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Under pressure to limit contagion from the British phone-hacking scandal, Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. said Tuesday that it is considering splitting into two publicly traded companies.

11. Warner’s Managerial Climb Comes Full Circle in Memphis - Friday, April 06, 2012

The new Memphis Redbirds manager needs one of those veteran leaders, a guy who will willingly play multiple positions, a tough-nosed player between the lines, and a laid-back leader outside the lines who can discreetly take a young player aside.

12. T-Mobile Asks FCC to Block Verizon-Cable Deal - Thursday, February 23, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – T-Mobile USA, which just had its acquisition by AT&T blocked by regulators, is urging the federal government to block another deal in the wireless world: Verizon's planned purchase of spectrum from cable companies for $3.9 billion.

13. Georgia Drug Dealer Turns Up in Fed Case - Thursday, February 23, 2012

When Torrance Hill testified in Memphis Federal Court this week about his role as a major drug dealer from Columbus, Ga., and the Atlanta area, it was new to the jury in the Petties drug organization trial.

14. Time Warner Sees Growth After Harry Potter Movies - Thursday, February 09, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Time Warner Inc. got a boost from its movie studio and cable TV networks in the last three months of the year, and the company expects growth to continue in 2012 even with the end of its lucrative Harry Potter franchise.

15. Verizon to Set Up Streaming Service With Redbox - Tuesday, February 07, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Phone company Verizon Communications Inc. will challenge Netflix and start a video streaming service this year with Redbox and its DVD rental kiosks.

16. Obama Wants Small-Business Bill This Year - Wednesday, February 01, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – Seeking cooperation in a polarized climate, President Barack Obama called on Congress Tuesday to act quickly on bipartisan measures that would extend tax breaks for small businesses and help startup companies raise money. He said he would sign the legislation "right away."

17. After Protest, Congress Puts Off Movie Piracy Bill - Monday, January 23, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – Caving to a massive campaign by Internet services and their millions of users, Congress indefinitely postponed legislation Friday to stop online piracy of movies and music costing U.S. companies billions of dollars every year. Critics said the bills would result in censorship and stifle Internet innovation.

18. Disney and Comcast Reach a Long-Term Deal - Thursday, January 05, 2012

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday that it reached a long-term agreement with the nation's largest TV signal provider, Comcast Corp., that extends their partnership into the next decade.

19. In Up and Down Year for Cable News, Fox Dominates - Thursday, December 29, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – It was a good year in the ratings for cable news networks. Or a rough one. It depends on your perspective.

Fox News Channel continued its dominance, with an average viewership that exceeded CNN and MSNBC combined in prime time and for the entire day, the Nielsen ratings company said Wednesday. Fox typically had 1.87 million viewers in prime time this year. The top 13 programs in cable news all aired on Fox.

20. Humbled Netflix CEO Still Thinking, Talking Big - Thursday, December 08, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – To hear Netflix CEO Reed Hastings tell it, the bone-headed decisions that have dragged down the Internet's leading video subscription service during the past five months eventually will be forgotten like a bad movie made by a great film director.

21. Cable Companies to Resell Verizon Wireless Service - Monday, December 05, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Cable companies Comcast Corp., Time Warner Cable Inc. and Bright House Networks are giving up on their dreams of creating their own wireless network, opting instead to resell Verizon Wireless service.

22. Netflix Snatches DreamWorks Rights From HBO - Tuesday, September 27, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – After a deluge of disillusioning news, Netflix unveiled a coming attraction that its subscribers might like: the Internet video rights to films and television specials from DreamWorks Animation.

23. CNN Gets More Personal, Buys iPad Magazine Zite - Wednesday, August 31, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – CNN has acquired Zite, an iPad service that learns about readers' tastes and customizes a digital magazine with stories from hundreds of different websites.

CNN, a cable news channel owned by Time Warner Inc., has no plans to change Zite's format, said K.C. Estenson, general manager of CNN's digital division.

24. After Early Zeal, TV Networks Pull Back Web Series - Tuesday, July 12, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Around 2007, TV networks made a land rush to the Web, looking to lay down digital production studios. Four years later, many of those networks have pulled up stakes, shunning original Web content and reorienting their online outlook.

25. New Venture to Manage Brewer’s Copyrights - Thursday, May 26, 2011

Memphis-based film director Craig Brewer and Kat Sage, founder of Red Wax Music Publishing Administration and Consulting, are joining forces in a new venture called BR2 Music Publishing. The concern will manage the copyrights for music in Brewer’s filmography and future projects.

26. AP IMPACT: CEO Pay Exceeds Pre-Recession Level - Monday, May 09, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – In the boardroom, it's as if the Great Recession never happened. CEOs at the nation's largest companies were paid better last year than they were in 2007, when the economy was booming, the stock market set a record high and unemployment was roughly half what it is today.

27. Guide Aids Offenders On Return to Society - Thursday, April 28, 2011

When a long stretch of traveling has to be done, especially if the journey is a difficult one, a travel guide often goes hand in hand with the journey.

With that in mind, a group of attorneys who got involved with the Memphis Bar Association’s Leadership Forum have spearheaded the creation of such a guide that lists available resources for the benefit of offenders upon their release from prison.

28. AOL Buying Huffington Post for $315M - Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Internet company AOL Inc. is buying news hub Huffington Post in a $315 million deal that represents a bold bet on the future of online news.

29. Senate Shuns Push for Elimination of Pet Projects - Wednesday, December 01, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) – By a sizable – but dwindling – margin, the Senate on Tuesday voted in favor of allowing lawmakers to keep stocking bills with home-state projects like roads, grants to local police departments and clean-water projects.

30. White House, GOP Look for Middle Ground on Taxes - Tuesday, November 16, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House and Republican lawmakers set the terms for a looming tax debate Sunday, coalescing around a possible temporary extension of existing income tax rates that would protect middle class and wealthy Americans from sharp tax increases next year.

31. Report: AOL, Buyout Firms Mulling Bid for Yahoo - Friday, October 15, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Yahoo Inc.'s inability to snap out of a financial funk may be about to turn the embattled Internet company into a takeover target for the second time in less than three years.

32. Blockbuster’s Chap. 11 Won’t Impact Memphis - Friday, September 24, 2010

NEW YORK (AP) – Blockbuster Inc., once the dominant movie rental company in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, reeling from mounting losses, rising debt and competitors that have better catered to Americans' changed media habits.

33. Officials: Belt-Tightening Will Cut Major Command - Tuesday, August 10, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Defense Department plans to shed one of its 10 major military commands as Defense Secretary Robert Gates tries to pare billions from the Pentagon budget, officials briefed on the plan said Monday.

34. AT&T Caps Phone Data Usage with New Wireless Plans - Thursday, June 03, 2010

NEW YORK (AP) - AT&T Inc. will stop letting new customers sign up for its unlimited Internet data plan for smart phones and iPads, hoping to ease congestion on its network by charging the people who use the most data more.

35. Obama Sends Congress Small Business Lending Bill - Monday, May 10, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration has sent Congress a proposal to create a $30 billion support program to unfreeze credit for the nation's small businesses.

The $30 billion fund would provide support to small and medium-sized banks with assets under $10 billion to encourage them to increase lending to small businesses.

36. Midtown Big-Box Site Foreclosed - Friday, March 26, 2010

Dozens of Midtown properties slated for a major mixed-use redevelopment have been foreclosed and will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

WSG Memphis LLC, the Miami-based firm whose ambitious plans might have landed a Target store at the intersection of Poplar Avenue and Cleveland Street, defaulted on a $14 million loan through Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. dated April 30, 2007.

37. Wopat Presents Evening of Jazz at BPACC - Monday, February 15, 2010

For St. Valentine’s Day weekend, the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center (BPACC) is bringing a well-known face from a popular early-1980s television series, but audiences may be surprised to find his talent isn’t limited to acting.

38. Banking Regulation Bill Hits Impasse in Senate - Monday, February 08, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - Efforts to reach bipartisan agreement on regulations to prevent another financial meltdown have reached an impasse in the Senate Banking Committee and Chairman Christopher Dodd said Friday he will move forward with his version of the bill.

39. Broadcasters' Woes Could Spell Trouble for Free TV - Wednesday, December 30, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) - For more than 60 years, TV stations have broadcast news, sports and entertainment for free and made their money by showing commercials. That might not work much longer.

The business model is unraveling at ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox and the local stations that carry the networks' programming. Cable TV and the Web have fractured the audience for free TV and siphoned its ad dollars. The recession has squeezed advertising further, forcing broadcasters to accelerate their push for new revenue to pay for programming.

40. Economic Reports Dampen Recovery Expectations - Friday, November 20, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) – A gauge of future U.S. economic activity and a report on unemployment benefits signaled Thursday that the recovery likely will remain weak in the coming months.

The Conference Board’s index of leading economic indicators rose less in October than analysts had expected. The index forecasts activity by measuring consumer expectations, building permits and other data.

41. Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected To 502K - Friday, November 13, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) – New claims for unemployment insurance fell more than expected last week, evidence the U.S. job market is slowly healing as the economy recovers.

Still, many private economists and Federal Reserve officials worry the nation could be in for a “jobless recovery” as the unemployment rate rises despite some overall economic growth.

42. Comcast Q3 Profit Up 22 Pct, But Growth Slows - Thursday, November 05, 2009

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Comcast Corp. reported a 22 percent increase in third-quarter earnings, buoyed by an investment gain and a lower tax rate as it stepped up promotions on its bundled video, phone and Internet plans.

43. EmergeMemphis to Launch $1.3M Expansion - Tuesday, August 11, 2009

EmergeMemphis, the 10-year-old business incubator helping groom more than two dozen companies from its 60,000-square-foot space on Tennessee Street, is ready to grow up.

After two years of planning, EmergeMemphis is poised to expand its space for fledgling startups by developing the top floor of its building, a project that will cost $1.26 million.

44. Comcast's Q2 Profit Soars 53 Pct, Tops Estimates - Friday, August 07, 2009

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Comcast Corp., the nation's biggest cable TV systems operator, posted a 53 percent increase in second-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by higher prices and increased customer spending on video and Internet services. But subscriber growth markedly slowed as the recession's grip remained tight.

45. Citigroup Nominates New Independent Directors - Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Citigroup has nominated four new independent directors – including two former bank chief executives and two other financial experts – to stand for election at its annual meeting in April.

The announcement Monday comes as part of a continuing shuffling of the troubled bank’s board. Its shares climbed more than 30 percent.

Investors have long criticized Citigroup’s board for allowing the bank to make so many investments in the risky housing market – actions that have led to the bank reporting five straight quarterly losses.

Richard Parsons, who took over as chairman last month, has said he planned to look for people with proven business judgment and experience in the financial sector to replace retiring directors overseeing the company.

The board currently has 15 directors, three of whom previously announced they will not stand for re-election and two of whom will be of retirement age by the time of the shareholder meeting.

The candidates are Jerry A. Grundhofer, Michael E. O’Neill, Anthony M. Santomero and William S. Thompson Jr.

Grundhofer, 64, is chairman emeritus and former chairman and CEO of U.S. Bancorp; O’Neill, 62, is former chairman and CEO of Bank of Hawaii; Santomero, 62, most recently served as a senior adviser at McKinsey & Co. and is the former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia; and Thompson, 63, is the former CEO of bond investment manager Pimco.

With the election of the four candidates, Citigroup would have 14 board members. The bank says the board also will consider future additions.

Parsons, the former head of Time Warner Inc., is one of the few Citigroup directors with experience in banking and leading a large company. Before joining Time Warner in 1995, Parsons served as chairman and CEO of Dime Bancorp Inc., one of the largest U.S. thrift institutions. Parsons also was an economic adviser on President Barack Obama’s transition team.

The three directors who have already announced they will depart from the board are Roberto Hernandez Ramirez, the chairman of Citi’s Mexican banking operations; Robert Rubin, a former U.S. Treasury secretary who was a longtime Citigroup board member; and Win Bischoff, most recently chairman at Citigroup. Ramirez said he will not stay on the board beyond his current term, while both Rubin and Bischoff have announced their retirement from the bank.

After suffering a loss of $8.29 billion in the fourth quarter, Citigroup announced it would reorganize into two units, Citicorp and Citi Holdings. The first will focus on traditional banking, while the second will hold the company’s riskier assets and tougher-to-manage ventures. In addition to receiving billions in government support, plus federal guarantees to cover losses on risky investments, the New York-based bank has agreed with the Treasury Department on a deal giving the government up to a 36 percent stake.

46. Report: Citi May Nominate Ex-Bank CEOs to Board - Monday, March 16, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) - Citigroup Inc. will likely nominate two former bank chief executives and two other financial experts to be directors as part of a shuffling of the embattled bank's board, according to a media report.

47. More Sour Economic Reports for Employment, Retail - Monday, February 09, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - More people sought unemployment benefits than expected last week and laid-off workers found it harder to land new jobs as the economy struggled to show signs of life.

Sour economic indicators Thursday also plagued the retail industry: Weak factory orders were reported for December and sales declines last month for many major stores raised concerns about the industry's health.

48. 598K Job Cuts: Most Since ‘74 - Monday, February 09, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) – Recession-battered employers eliminated 598,000 jobs in January, the most since the end of 1974, and catapulted the unemployment rate to 7.6 percent. The grim figures were further proof that the nation’s job climate is deteriorating at an alarming clip with no end in sight.

49. Time Warner Swings to Q4 Loss on Hefty Writedown - Thursday, February 05, 2009

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Media and entertainment giant Time Warner Inc. reported a fourth-quarter loss, hurt by a previously expected $24.2 billion writedown for its cable, publishing and AOL assets.

50. Time Warner Cable to Lay Off 1,250 - Thursday, February 05, 2009

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Time Warner Cable Inc. says it is laying off 1,250 people over the next few weeks in the face of slowing growth at the nation's second largest cable operator.

51. Citi Shares Fall Despite Talks with Morgan Stanley - Tuesday, January 13, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) - Citigroup Inc.'s stock sank Monday to its lowest levels since November as investors wondered how much more cash the troubled bank will need.

52. Time Warner Expects $25B Charge, Loss for Year - Thursday, January 08, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) - Media company Time Warner Inc. said Wednesday that it expects a fourth-quarter charge of $25 billion to write down the value of its cable, publishing and AOL assets, leading to a loss for the year.

53. California Group Sues Big Foot Lodge Owner - Wednesday, November 05, 2008

A California-based restaurant ownership group has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee against two Memphis restaurant owners who operate a similar restaurant concept here.

54. FCC to Probe Pricing Policies of Cable, Verizon - Wednesday, November 05, 2008

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The Federal Communications Commission has opened an investigation into the pricing policies of major cable operators and Verizon Communications Inc.

55. CBS Swings to $12.46B Q3 Loss After Hefty Charge - Friday, October 31, 2008

CBS Corp. posted a massive third-quarter loss on Thursday after taking a $14.12 billion charge to write down the value of media assets on its books.

56. Local Crime Fuels Thriving Security Sector - Friday, October 24, 2008

The typical customer at Rangemaster firing range is not who you might think.

“About 40 percent of our customers are female, which is way above the national norm,” said owner Tom Givens. “Most are professionals of some sort. They are doctors, accountants, lawyers, service managers, sales professionals.”

57. Fencing Match - Friday, August 17, 2007

In what has become a continuing uphill battle against national headlines routinely depicting doom and gloom in the housing market, Memphis real estate professionals have launched a counterattack.

"Hop Off the Fence" is a calculated campaign of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) that began Monday and will run through October.

58. Corporate Gurus Ditch Suits, Ties and Heels for Guitars and Drums - Tuesday, August 14, 2007

The Legends of Rock have arrived in Memphis and they're some old favorites as well as some new faces that haven't normally been associated with the music scene.

No, they're not Bruce Springsteen or The Beatles, but this group performs songs written by those legendary bands, among others.

59. Networx Deal Only One Example Of Memphis' Sad State of Affairs - Friday, August 10, 2007

It began in 1999 as a tantalizing possibility that could generate $16 million in revenue a year if investors ponied up enough cash to keep it going until it became profitable.

Only it never actually turned a profit. Instead, it ate up millions in credit to remain afloat (although "afloat," in this context, is a relative term).

60. Corker Leans Toward Support of Carbon Market - Wednesday, August 01, 2007

NASHVILLE (AP) - U.S. Sen. Bob Corker said in a conference call earlier this week he is considering supporting legislation that would set up a national carbon trading market.

The freshman Republican returned Sunday from a two-day trip to Greenland to tour a glacier that holds 10 percent of the world's fresh water and to learn about climate change. He accompanied nine other senators in the delegation led by Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

61. Nowhere to Go But Up - Friday, July 13, 2007

Things could be worse.

While that sentiment isn't a ringing endorsement, it's not a raging criticism, either. And it's what mortgage lenders are saying they believe about the housing market in Memphis-Shelby County.

62. Real Estate Industry Adjusts to Changing Subprime Lending - Tuesday, May 15, 2007

With foreclosures skyrocketing and mortgage lenders falling by the wayside, the current subprime lending fiasco is making headlines daily.

But no matter how bad it gets, Fran Warner said she believes the market will weather the storm, just as it has before.

63. Alums Reflect on Gains While Leadership Academy Master's Class Celebrates First Decade in City - Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Former Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division president and current mayoral candidate Herman Morris was one of the city's first leaders to go through the master's class at The Leadership Academy, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

64. Postal Rate Hike Has Some Rethinking Business Plans - Monday, April 09, 2007

As if a business' budget needed another hit, the U.S. Postal Service will raise postal rates May 14, leaving little more than five weeks to prepare for the increase.

But people like Chris Warner, founding partner of directFX Solutions - a Memphis-based mailing, marketing and printing company - have been bracing for new rates for almost a year.

65. Bethel Named New VP Of COMEC Board - Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Greg Bethel has been named vice president of the board of directors of the Commission on Missing & Exploited Children (COMEC). Bethel is the director of human resources for the Jackson-Madison County School System in Jackson, Tenn. He's been on the board of directors for two years.

66. Q3 Mortgage Filings Drop - Friday, October 13, 2006

The number of mortgages recorded in Shelby County in third quarter 2006 dropped by nearly 10 percent over the same period last year, according to The Daily News Online, www.memphisdailynews.com.

But some in the real estate industry say they believe the fluctuations are just part of the business. Those professionals, such as Fran Warner, say the number of mortgages recorded usually dips when school starts.

67. Local Data Storage Business Gives Ft. Knox a Run for its Money - Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Within four years, two disasters - the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York and Washington and Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast Aug. 29, 2005 - rocked the security and emergency preparedness of the United States.

68. Frayser Foreclosures Revealed - Thursday, September 21, 2006

Looking out the group's office window at 3394 Overton Crossing St., staffers of the Frayser Community Development Corporation (FCDC) can see a title/payday loan office, a pawn shop and a company that buys foreclosed homes.

69. State Film Incentives Offer Clue About Village Roadshow in Memphis - Friday, September 08, 2006

For the big-league Hollywood film company that's in talks to set up a movie production hub in Memphis, it's lights, camera, inaction - at least for now.

On the one hand, sources have confirmed that either Village Roadshow Pictures Group or a division of that company is interested in opening a major operation in Memphis, an undertaking that would include building a soundstage and production offices. Village Roadshow, in turn, would spend $250 million on productions in the city over a five-year period.

70. Major Hollywood Studio Eyes Memphis - Thursday, August 24, 2006

After producers from Twentieth Century Fox chose the Memphis area as the location for 2005's Academy Award- and Golden Globe-winning movie "Walk the Line," they pointedly told a state official, "Enjoy it - it's the last film we're doing in Tennessee without a strong package of incentives."

71. Events - Friday, August 11, 2006

Time Warner Cable presents the C-SPAN School Bus TV production unit today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. The 45-foot bus is a multimedia demonstration center and remote studio for live broadcasts. It is used to introduce students and teachers to public affairs programming and the use of C-SPAN as an educational resource. Visit www.c-span.org/schoolbus for details.

72. Business Showcase on the Way - Friday, August 11, 2006

This year's Memphis Business Showcase marks a huge milestone for minority businesses in the Mid-South. The 2006 showcase has two minority-owned businesses as sponsors, a first since the inception of the Minority Marketplace - now a part of the Memphis Business Showcase - almost 20 years ago.

73. After Breaking Out On Their Own, directFX Owners Want Long-Term Success - Wednesday, July 12, 2006

DirectFX Solutions was created over a cup of coffee in 2003.

Founding partners Chris Warner and Kush Shah, who were working for Pitney Bowes Office Systems in Nashville at the time, started making extended "sales calls" at a local coffee shop to discuss the idea of venturing off on their own.

74. The Great American Roller Coaster: - Friday, April 14, 2006

The Memphis real estate market has been on a slight roller coaster ride over the past three years, with mortgage filings dipping and cresting.

Now, the market is back on an upswing.

In the first quarter 2006, there were 14,613 residential and commercial mortgage filings, according to The Daily News Online, www.memphisdailynews.com. That was up from the 13,072 filings in the same period in 2005, but down from the 16,592 filings in the first quarter of 2004. These numbers include first and second loans.

75. Getting It Done: - Tuesday, March 28, 2006

It was six months after Hurricane Katrina roared across the Gulf Coast, and government officials were stuck in an inefficient bureaucratic muck. Embattled former FEMA director Michael Brown sat down with an NBC Nightly News reporter in February to defend his department's much-maligned response to the storm.

76. Time Warner Says Bye-Bye to Memphis - Monday, January 23, 2006

One giant company will be replacing another in the Memphis cable market, but don't expect to hear any loud footsteps.

Comcast Cable is scheduled to take over Time Warner's cable, Internet and digital phone service in the Memphis area in the second quarter, probably around April.

77. Mortgage Market Leveling Out - Friday, January 13, 2006

The number of local mortgage filings has been dropping over the past three years, but it might have to do with the Shelby County market feeling the effects of banner activity during 2003. There were 60,812 mortgage filings in 2005, compared to 68,788 in 2004 and 82,354 in 2003. This count includes first mortgages and refinances on residential and commercial property.

78. Archived Article - Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Running Pony Productions was nominated for seven regional Emmy awards at the 20th annual Mid-South Emmy Awards reception. Among the work for which Running Pony was nominated were a documentary on last year's University of Memphis football team and commercials for clients including Time Warner's Road Runner Business Class and Original S.W.A.T. footwear.

79. Mortgage Lending Sees Continued Strength - Friday, October 28, 2005

Even as rates continue to rise on 30-year mortgages and lenders and financial experts worry about the threat of inflation behind the recent surge in energy costs, local mortgage lenders said the lending climate in Memphis is still relatively healthy.

80. Memphis Readies for Comcast Switch - Wednesday, October 19, 2005

There are still a few months left before Time Warner Inc. finishes abandoning the Memphis market to Comcast Corp., but Larry Henson is concerned with something other than cable TV and e-mail service.

81. Comcast Movesin to Memphis Area - Monday, October 17, 2005
Comcast, the nation's largest cable service provider, is expanding into the Memphis metro area. The cable giant inked a deal with Time Warner Inc. earlier this year to split the assets of bankrupt Adelphia Communications Corp., a Colorado-based cable

82. Spotlight Brightens on Memphis Cinema - Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Like an independent film competing for attention during Oscar season, Malcolm Pratt's relatively new cinema group might seem overshadowed by other big screen efforts in Memphis.

Just two weeks ago, a public casting call was held for "Black Snake Moan," the latest Hollywood production by Memphis writer and director Craig Brewer. Later this year, the Johnny Cash biopic "Walk the Line," also shot in Memphis, opens in theaters. But Pratt's nonprofit group - Cinema Memphis - is more concerned with shining a spotlight on the classics.

83. Mortgages Continue Slide From 2003 - Monday, July 18, 2005

Despite the fact that home sales in the Memphis market remain strong, the number of mortgages filed in Shelby County has seen a recent drop.

A total of 15,474 mortgages were filed with the Shelby County Register of Deeds in the second quarter, down from 18,804 filed in the same period of 2004, according to The Daily News Online, www.mem
phisdailynews.com. In second quarter 2003 - when record low mortgage interest rates meant home financing activity was through the roof - 22,683 mortgages were filed.

84. Archived Article: Q&a - Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Fran Warner, First TN Home Loans

Fran Warner is Germantown sales manager for First Tennessee Home Loans. TDN: What is an interest-only loan, and why have these types of loans become popular? FW: An interest-only loan is a loan where the consumer ...

85. Archived Article: Events - Tuesday, June 21, 2005
The eWomenNetwork accelerated networking luncheon begins at 11:30 a

The Memphis Metro chapter of Certified Commercial Investment Members meets at 11:45 a.m. today at Chickasaw Country Club, 3395 Galloway Ave. Cost is free for members; $25 for non...

86. Archived Article: Events - Monday, June 20, 2005
Memphis Metro Certified Commercial Investment Members meets at 11:45 a

The Memphis Metro chapter of Certified Commercial Investment Members meets at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at Chickasaw Country Club, 3395 Galloway Ave. Cost is free for members; $25 fo...

87. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Thursday, February 24, 2005
Cordova Apartments

Cordova Apartments

Sell for $26.9 Million

An ownership group of 22 co-opted entities has purchased Appling Lakes Apartments, located near Cordova Road, from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. for $26.9 million, according to ...

88. Archived Article: Real Recap - Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Shelby Center

Shelby Square Sells for $6.6 Million

Shelby Square

near Shelby Drive

Cost: $6.6 million

Buyer: EIG Shelby Square LLC

Seller: Bennett V. York and Anderson-Tully Co.

Property: Shelby Square shopping center at Riverda...

89. Archived Article: Real - Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Memphis Home Prices Shouldnt Decrease

Memphis Home Prices Continue Steady Trend

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Home prices are skyrocketing. Several markets from Toronto to Florida and Southern California to Maine have seen dramatic increase...

90. Archived Article: Lead - Friday, February 04, 2005
Mortgages Seeing Decline

Mortgages Decline From Record Highs

Though still strong, lending drops as refinances dwindle

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

The residential real estate market in Memphis is still going strong, but the number of mo...

91. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Thursday, December 30, 2004
Shelby Oaks Property

Shelby Oaks Property

Sells for $1.8 Million

Memphis Hotel Management LLC has purchased property at 6101 Shelby Oaks near Macon Road from Lodgian Memphis LLC for $1.8 million, according to The Daily News Public Records D...

92. Archived Article: Lead - Friday, October 22, 2004
Community Effort Made to Curb Predatory Lending

New Initiative Fights Predatory Lending

Industry professionals reach out to at-risk homebuyers

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

With catchy phrases like bad credit, no problem, the TV and radi...

93. Archived Article: Mortgage Quarterly (lead) - Friday, October 15, 2004
Third quarter mortgage rates

Mortgage Industry Remains Strong

Refinances down, but still-low rates keep lenders busy

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Despite the fact that refinances have declined from 2003, when they comprised as much as 7...

94. Archived Article: Standout - Friday, August 27, 2004
Mortgage Banker Professional Loves Her Job

Love of the Job Characterizes Warners Career

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

To say Fran Warner loves her job would be an understatement. The sales manager of the Germantown branch of First Tennessee...

95. Archived Article: Trends Focus - Monday, August 02, 2004
Kuzdas notes

Collierville Faces Growth With Strict Standards

ANDY MEEK

The Daily News

Collierville officials view the bustling East Memphis suburb as an emerging island of commercial development, easily distinguished in its look and plan...

96. Archived Article: Mortgages (lead) - Friday, July 16, 2004
Warranty Deeds on Rise

Mortgage Industry Loses Some Steam

Refinance boom ends, purchase business still strong

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Following what industry analysts called a drastic decline in mortgage refinance activity, trust d...

97. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Real

Memphis Home Sales Still on the Rise

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

If May is any indication of things to come, Memphis-area real estate agents will be in particularly high gear during the already-busy summer months.

Still rising. Ma...

98. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, June 08, 2004
Real

Summer Heat Wont Slow Home Sales

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Realtors are gearing up for another strong summer coming on the heels of previous quarters of booming business in the Memphis home sales market.

Though mortgage interest...

99. Archived Article: Gov Focus - Friday, April 23, 2004
Gov

State Takes Step to Curb Predatory Lending

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Memphis is considered a hotbed for bankruptcies. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Tennessee is regularly among the highest in the nation for b...

100. Archived Article: Mortgages (lead) - Friday, April 16, 2004
Mortgage quarter

Drop in Refinances Slows Lending Market

With interest rates still low, home sales remain strong

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

When mortgage interest rates hit record lows last year, the area home sales market went throug...