Editorial Results (free)
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I-Bank Tower on Poplar Sells for $14.4 Million -
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
5050 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38117
Sale Amount: $14.4 million
Sale Date: Sept. 14, 2012
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Oil Sinks on Reserve Release Talk -
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) – The price of oil fell Monday as the threat to production from Tropical Storm Isaac appeared to lessen and traders speculated about a release of oil from U.S. reserves.
Forecasts for Isaac have moderated, easing concerns that the storm could damage key oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico.
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After $1B, Experts See Progress on Autism's Causes -
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
ATLANTA (AP) – More than $1 billion has been spent over the past decade searching for the causes of autism. In some ways, the research looks like a long-running fishing expedition, with a focus on everything from genetics to the age of the father, the weight of the mother, and how close a child lives to a freeway.
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Obama Seeks Corporate Tax Rate Cut, Loophole Limit -
Thursday, February 23, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama on Wednesday proposed a lower corporate tax rate and an end to dozens of loopholes he said helps U.S. companies move jobs and profits overseas. "It's not right and it needs to change," he said.
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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."
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Binkley Promoted to VP at Boyle -
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Les Binkley has been promoted to vice president at Boyle Investment Co.
Hometown: Memphis
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Small Business Showing Signs Of Improvement -
Monday, December 12, 2011
Signs point to the growth of small business in Memphis as a response to the bad economy. Signs detailing just what those businesses are have appeared on the car doors of vehicles all over the city.
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Investec Realty Svcs. Partners With Sperry Van Ness Int'l -
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Memphis-based commercial real estate firm Investec Realty Services is now an independently owned and operated franchise of Sperry Van Ness International, the two companies announced Tuesday, Dec. 1.
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Obama, Clinton Together Again Pitching Efficiency -
Monday, December 05, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) – In a potent political pairing, President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton evoked a more prosperous time in America Friday as they jointly pushed a green jobs program that Obama said harkens back to the Clinton administration when "we were firing on all cylinders."
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Tigers Ace First Test, Take Talents to Maui -
Friday, November 18, 2011
Every season has a first game. But this was not a perfunctory tip to an ordinary season. This one felt different, felt like the first act of a play that could have the ultimate, dramatic, ending.
Months from now, no one will remember all the particulars from the University of Memphis’ 97-81 victory over Belmont on Tuesday, Nov. 15. People will forget that Will Barton, Wesley Witherspoon and Joe Jackson all went for at least 20 points, that the game started at 11 a.m. on a Tuesday (to accommodate ESPN) and that outside FedExForum it was a gray, rainy day.
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Obama Teams Up With Wife to Finish Bus Tour -
Thursday, October 20, 2011
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, Va. (AP) – President Barack Obama teamed up with his popular and personable wife Wednesday on the final leg of a three-day bus trip, seeking to use her broad appeal to rally support for elements of his jobs bill and his re-election campaign.
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Leadership Academy Announces Graduates -
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The Leadership Academy has announced its September 2011 Fellows Program graduates.
They are Mary Elizabeth Anthony of Smith & Nephew; Gene Baker of Smith & Nephew; TaKeisha Butler of Smith & Nephew; Brenda Caldwell of Dr. B Empowerment Services; Donnell Cobbins Jr. of Universal Commercial Real Estate LLC; Jonathan Cross II of Jonathan Cross Venture & Holdings Corp.; Reggie F. Davis of Street Ministries; Shenenka Davis of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis; Jeb Fields of Commercial Advisors; Jonathan Flynt of Bryce Corp.; Lori Guy of First Horizon National Corp.; Channa Halmon of Le Bonheur Center for Children and Parents; Ursala Holmes of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC; Shannon Izquierdo of FedEx Corp.; Jared Johnson of Pier 1 Imports; Ken Kimble III of Boy Scouts of America – Chickasaw Council; Joy Lockridge of Spherion Staffing Services; Nathan Martin of the University of Memphis; Shawn McCutcheon of Regions Bank; Katie Midgley of the Urban Child Institute; Tanner Mueller of First Tennessee Bank; Bettina Kurtz Pearson of First Tennessee Bank; Robin Poston of the University of Memphis; Kerra Saine of First Tennessee Bank; Joy Stephens of Joy Factor Consulting; Colby Stough of Youth Villages; Carrie Strehlau of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; Marvin Todd of FedEx Corp.; Brittney Rogers of Duncan-Williams Inc.; Lindsey Waugh of Medtronic Inc.; Carsett Webber of Wright Medical Technology; Josh White of MAA (formerly Mid-America Apartment Communities); and McLean Wilson of Kemmons Wilson Cos.
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Obama Aide: GOP Block on Jobs Bill Risks Recession -
Monday, October 10, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) – A top White House economic adviser says Republicans will be risking another recession if they block President Barack Obama's jobs bill.
Gene Sperling says that without the measures outlined in the president's nearly $450 billion bill, the economy faces the possibility of stalling or having a downturn. In an interview with The Associated Press, Sperling questioned why Republicans would want to take that risk.
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Economy Adds 103,000 Jobs, But It's Not Enough -
Monday, October 10, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) – The jobs crisis isn't getting worse. But it isn't getting much better, either.
The economy added just enough jobs last month to ease fears of a new recession. But hiring is still too weak to bring down unemployment, which has been stuck at about 9 percent for more than two years.
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Motions Offer New Details in Petties Drug Case -
Friday, June 03, 2011
Three of the four remaining defendants in the largest and most violent drug case ever brought in Memphis federal court want more information about the cases against them and a separate trial for two of them.
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White House: No Trade Deals Without Workers' Aid -
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is threatening to hold up final passage of three coveted free trade agreements unless lawmakers agree to expand retraining assistance for American workers who lose their jobs because of foreign competition.
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Condy Gives the Inside Dish on a Wine Manager’s Methods -
Monday, January 24, 2011
John Condy’s interest in food and wine was piqued years ago when he worked at Captain Bilbo’s, once a mainstay of Downtown dining and dancing but long gone. Readers who remember Bilbo’s will understand that it’s a far cry from that rowdy purveyor of seafood on Wagner Place to the elegance and creativity of Erling Jensen: The Restaurant in East Memphis, yet that’s where Condy, 45, presides as wine manager.
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Obama's Economist Pick Seen as Sign of New Agenda -
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
HONOLULU (AP) – Among the first announcements President Barack Obama will make upon returning from his Hawaiian vacation is his choice for top economic adviser, a decision that could signal a new direction for the administration as it struggles to jumpstart the economy and wrestle down unemployment.
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Berclair Television Thrives In Changing Market, Economy -
Monday, March 08, 2010
Carl Thornton isn’t sure what has changed more in the last half-century, the television industry or the economy, but he’s figured out ways to stay on top of both.
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Furniture Designer Opens First Outlet Store in Memphis -
Monday, November 30, 2009
Mid-South shoppers can now buy at discount prices the intricately crafted furniture Amy Howard creates for dignitaries, celebrities and five-star hotels.
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High Court Ruling to Affect Workers, Employers -
Thursday, January 29, 2009
A U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday regarding a Nashville/Davidson County school system employee has clarified a clause of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, offering more protection for employees and shaping the scope of Title VII and how it is used.
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House Votes to Expand Health Care for Children -
Thursday, January 15, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House voted Wednesday to expand government-sponsored health care to 4 million more children of working families, making a down payment on President-elect Barack Obama's promise to provide universal health care to all Americans who want it.
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Economists Weigh Bailouts’ Impact -
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) – Do Washington policymakers listen too much to Wall Street? A possible bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, on the heels of similar action involving investment firm Bear Stearns, seems to send a loud signal to financial companies that the government will clean up their messes.
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Events -
Thursday, September 13, 2007
The Cordova Leadership Council and the Memphis Area Home Builders Association will host "The Future of Cordova Politics: City Candidates Forum" today at 6 p.m. at the Memphis Area Home Builders Association, 776 N. Germantown Parkway. For additional information, contact Gene Bryan at esbryan@bellsouth.net or 486-9679.
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Events -
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Talk Shoppe will meet today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. The topic is "Buying a House with City of Memphis Down Payment Assistance" with Juanita Hamilton, finance manager with the city's Division of Housing and Community Development. For more information, contact Jo Garner at jo.garner@comcast.net.
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One Beale Sales Center Opens Today At Site of Former Crab Shack -
Thursday, June 28, 2007
The Memphis City Council gave its stamp of approval at a public vote in October. By January, businessman Gene Carlisle had locked his sales, design and marketing teams in place.
Then, at a press conference in April, Carlisle - wearing a dark suit, blue tie and a big smile - stood in front of a series of high-quality renderings mounted on easels to make his next big announcement. One Beale, his $175 million, skyline-redefining Downtown project being developed at the foot of Beale Street, would be anchored by the 240-room Hyatt Regency Memphis Hotel and Spa.
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Phillips to Become President of Optometry School -
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Dr. Richard W. Phillips has been named president-elect of Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. Phillips is a 1978 graduate of the college and the former regional executive director for Tennessee operations for TLC - Laser Eye Centers. He will be only the sixth person to hold the office in the college's 75-year history. Phillips will assume the presidency May 17. He is replacing William E. Cochran, who is retiring.
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In Their Court -
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
The developers of the 30-story, $175 million One Beale project have tapped a veteran Nashville PR firm to market their hotel, office and condominium mega-development. They're even looking down the line at creating a flashy online multimedia presentation to serve a similar purpose.
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Archived Article: Events -
Monday, January 10, 2005
The Center City Revenue Finance Corporation meets at 9 a The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Holiday Inn-Sycamore View, 6101 Shelby Oaks Drive. Cost is $10. Call 372-9457 for reservations. Mpact Memphi...
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Archived Article: Calendar -
Monday, June 30, 2003
Calendar of Events June 30-July 6 Calendar of Events June 30-July 6
June 30
The Collierville Chamber of Commerce holds a ribbon cutting and grand reopening of Wilson Furniture Co. Inc., 225 Washington St., at 10 a.m. For information, call 8...
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Archived Article: Memos -
Wednesday, January 22, 2003
Phil White was promoted to director of research at Archer-Malmo Phil White was promoted to director of research at Archer-Malmo. Previously a data analyst, White is now responsible for managing all market research related to existing and prospect...
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Archived Article: Circle G (lead) -
Thursday, April 04, 2002
De Soto County okays Elvis-themed resort De Soto County OKs Elvis-themed resort By MARY DANDO The Daily News De Soto Countys Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Wednesday an application to rezone the 808-acre property formerly known as the Elv...33.
Archived Article: Comm Focus -
Friday, August 03, 2001
Taking strides against breast cancer Mid-Southerners are taking strides against breast cancer By MARY DANDO The Daily News Breast cancer is the second leading cancer-related death among women in Tennessee. To increase awareness, celebrate survival a...34.
Archived Article: Comm Focus -
Friday, March 30, 2001
Memphis not alone in consolidation fervor Memphis not alone in consolidation fervor By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News At times, being stuck in the southwest corner of a large state puts Memphis in a vast wasteland, forgotten by those outside its city ...35.
Archived Article -
Wednesday, November 19, 1997
Area churches expand with additions, move east Area churches expand with additions, move east By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News Several area churches have borrowed money in the past two weeks to construct new buildings or additions, and two church...36.
Archived Article: Calendar -
Monday, October 20, 1997
Oct Oct. 21 The Appraisal Institute will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Chickasaw Country Club, 3395 Galloway. The speaker will be Dan Wilkinson of Wilkinson and Snowden, whose topic will be an overview of the current industrial real estate market. ...37.
Archived Article: Memos -
Wednesday, October 01, 1997
Ruth Wallace Archer, a teacher at Oak Forest Elementary School; Patricia Willkinson Sutton, a teacher at Sherwood Middle School; and Raydine J. Yarbrough, a teacher at Florida Elementary School have been named finalists in the National Science Found...38.
Archived Article: Memos -
Wednesday, October 01, 1997
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Archived Article: Calendar -
Monday, September 22, 1997
Sept. 22 Sept. 22 The Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute will offer "Market Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate" through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at 6393 Poplar Ave. The cost is $745 for CCIM candidates ...40.
Archived Article: Comm Focus -
Friday, July 25, 1997
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Mockingbird bound Visually impaired youth prepare for camp, compliments of the Lions Club By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News The day is Sunday. The time is 9:00 a.m. The place is the parking lot in front of Sears Laurelwood. Visu...41.
Archived Article: Churches Chg -
Friday, June 06, 1997
Bartlett area church buys land on Houston Levee Bartlett area church buys land on Houston Levee By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News A Bartlett-area church has purchased 27 acres of vacant land in Cordova on Houston Levee Road south of Stage Road wit...42.
Archived Article: Churches Chg -
Friday, November 01, 1996
Area churches expand with additions, move east Area churches expand with additions, move east By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News Several area churches have borrowed money in the past two weeks to construct new buildings or additions, and two church...43.
Archived Article: Memos -
Wednesday, December 13, 1995
12/13 Memos Jeri L. Ashley has been named staff development coordinator for Trinity Hospice. Ashley has a master of science degree in nursing from the University of Tennessee-Memphis and a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Murray State Univ...