Monthly Archives: March 2015

Let Your Customers Segment Themselves by What They’re Willing to Pay

The late Sir Colin Marshall, when he was CEO and chairman at British Airways (BA), knew that success in his business came down to superior value capture. In a 1995 interview with HBR, he summed up the opportunity brilliantly: “You’re … Continue reading

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Phenom 100E

Green shoots finally are popping up in the entry-level light jet market, after the segment entered a nosedive six years ago. Now, Textron Aviation, Embraer and HondaJet, the Big Three of the light jet manufacturers, are gearing up to take … Continue reading

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Televangelists’ Plea For $65M To Buy Jet Now Offline

College Park-based televangelist Creflo Dollar is looking for some $65 million from supporters to help him purchase a new Gulfstream G650 private jet.(Photo: WXIA) COLLEGE PARK, GA – After a huge social media backlash, a web page from Creflo Dollar … Continue reading

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Recalls this week: teacups, pajamas, sweatshirts

More than 12,000 teacups that can spark in a microwave and potentially cause a fire are among this week’s recalled consumer products. Other recalled items include children’s pajamas and pants that fail to meet flammability standards. Here’s a more detailed … Continue reading

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Mearl Strunks

Mearl Ray Strunks, 78, of Fort Smith entered into rest Thursday, March 12, 2015. He was born July 25, 1936, in Midland and graduated from Mansfield High School in 1955. He was a member of Oak Cliff Baptist Church, Fort … Continue reading

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Televangelist Creflo Dollar’s plea for $65M to buy jet goes offline 0

A pastor’s campaign to buy a luxury jet has skidded off the runway. Creflo Dollar, who heads Creflo Dollar Ministries, was soliciting $65 million for a new Gulfstream G650 jet but a social media backlash Friday put the brakes on … Continue reading

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Levels of Discovery recalls airplane rocker

Levels of Discovery of Overland Park, Kan., is recalling about 150 Fly Boy Airplane Rockers   The red wooden knobs on the rocker’s steering panel console can detach, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.   The firm … Continue reading

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