June 25, 2009
Day 4: Little Rock, Ark.
Organization: Arkansas Rice Depot
Location: 3801 W. 65th St.
Little Rock, AR 72209
Contact: Laura Rhea
501-565-8855
endhunger@ricedepot.org
The donors: Jansport, Tyson, General Mills, Brian Rabinowitz, Walgreens, Swiffer, Gymboree, Rembrandt, Samsung, Mr. Clean, Oral B, Seventh Generation, Sara Lee Corporation, Scholastic My Time, Johnson’s Baby, Acer, Microsoft, Toshiba, Wal-Mart, Office Depot, Penske, Bird and Bear Medical, Inc.
Nearly one out of every six Arkansans lives in poverty. According to the latest census data (2005), some 164,510 children and 99,096 senior citizens were among the more than 400,000 impoverished residents. No area of the state is without need as poverty and hunger is a problem throughout all 75 counties.
To meet that statewide need, the Arkansas Rice Depot has spent more than 25 years developing a presence across Arkansas. In 2006, we distributed more than five and a half million pounds of food to hungry residents in nearly every county. We were able to feed those in need through a network of more than 800 local hunger-relief organizations. In addition to the local food pantries shelters, soup kitchens and schools that participate, the Arkansas Rice Depot provides 10 regional food drops so food pantries outside of central Arkansas don’t have to make the long drive into Little Rock to access our food donation network.
The Arkansas Rice Depot reaches out to those Arkansans in need through a variety of programs including food for kids, food for seniors and disaster relief.
Learn how you can help.
Information taken from msnbc.com. Watch Video on Today Show in Little Rock.
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June 24, 2009
Since 1978, KARK-TV, the Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Volunteerism, and the Office of the Governor have recognized individuals and companies that serve others in extraordinary ways. Last year Duncan Firm was one of the presenting sponsors, and this year we are the title sponsor. We believe in acknowledging those Arkansans who have given of themselves in their community.
These special Arkansans are honored for their volunteer work with the Community Service Awards, which includes an annual ceremony televised by KARK-TV and presented by Duncan Law Firm.
The broadcast highlights each winner’s contributions to the community.
Dave Woodman serves as the Coordinating Producer of the CSAs. KARK Anchors Bob Clausen and Jancey Sheats will serve as the co-emcees of the televised event, and other members of the KARK Team will participate by telling the stories of some of the winners.
Governor and Mrs. Beebe will also present featured awards Nominees are submitted by the general public, and winners are chosen by a panel which includes members of the DHS Division of Volunteerism Office.
This year’s Community Service Awards will take place on Friday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Conway at UCA. KARK is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Awards.
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June 23, 2009
“How much will getting a lawyer cost me” is one of the first questions we hear. The answer is nothing, as is the case with most plaintiff law firms. You can come consult with us and become our client at no cost to you. We do not receive a fee unless and until we recover for you. It’s as simple as that, and from the moment you hear call or walk through our door we want you to feel a part of the Duncan Firm family regardless of whether or not we take on your case. We will do what we can to give you the help you need. At our law firm it’s not about what you can do for our law firm, but rather what Duncan Firm can do for you! At Duncan Firm each person and family are going to receive the best care possible.
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June 19, 2009
Barbara Bambrick is Duncan Firm’s office manager as well as a legal assistant to Phillip Duncan. We shared in her excitment of her son, Keith’s, recent recognition for his culinary skills by Go Memphis.com. I’ve had the privilege of tasting his fine cookin’ at birthday bash for Barbara, and boy was it delicious! I thought it was fitting with Father’s Day coming up that it was Keith’s dad’s influence which, little did he know, would trigger his desire to pursue a career as a Chef. Below he shares a sweet memory taken from the interview.
What was the first thing you ever cooked or baked? Helping my dad make the spaghetti. The home-made marinara sauce. It was an all-day Sunday thing. My dad didn’t like canned tomatoes, so that was one of my jobs, peeling the tomatoes, slicing the onions, the garlic. I hated it as a kid, but evidently it rubbed off.
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May 20, 2009
We are currently investigating claims for investors who purchased Chesapeake Energy Corporation stock, specifically in connection with Chesapeake’s July 2008 secondary offering. Our investigation involves the violation of federal securities laws by Chesapeake and certain officers and directors. We allege the Registration Statement and Prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the July 2008 secondary offering were materially false. We allege they failed to disclose Chesapeake’s true exposure to natural gas price declines, the fact Chesapeake had entered into hedging contracts with Lehman Brothers during their rapidly declining financial position and Chesapeake’s aggressive hedging activities which inflated the stock price, among other things. We are investigating claims for institutional investors and individuals who had large positions in this particular stock offering.
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May 18, 2009
Fifteen-passenger vans are more likely to be involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash than any other type of vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an safety advisories on these vehicles, but more is needing to be done to alert the public and get these death traps off the road. It’s not enough to make operators of these vehicles’ aware of things like the high center of gravity — particularly when fully loaded – and their increased chance of rollover.
It’s organizations such as schools and churches that use 15 and 12 passenger vans to transport our students, our children, our athletes, and other loved ones. The picture to the left was a 1996 15 passenger Dodge van transporting students from school to day care. The accident occured in SC, 1999. A group could be on their way to a fun spring break trip that ends before it begins with a rollover tragedy.
Please know there are serious dangers in these vans. We are happy to come speak to your school, church, or organization to give you information on these dangers. Feel free to share your stories or if you need help from an accident with these vehicles call us at 501-228-7600.
Being informed can be instrumental in saving lives.
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