ChosenList is out to tackle CraigsList
A lot has been made over the centuries about David's victory over Goliath. It's the ultimate underdog story, but the creators of Scottsdale's ChosenList are learning since their launch in April that knocking off a Goliath isn't as easy as a well-placed slingshot.

Ballot-measure description disputed
A business-backed coalition seeking to persuade voters to pass a state sales-tax hike for roads and mass-transit projects is asking a judge to void the description slated to appear on the ballot.

Neighbors protest backyard BMX track
Neighbors are taking issue with a BMX track that they say has hurt property values and created safety concerns for their community.

Small business backs Goddard
If small-business owners have their way, Terry Goddard could finally get to be governor - a post that has eluded him twice before - according to a new poll.

Practical Art gets everyday use
Enhancing everyday life with usable art is the raison d'etre for Practical Art, a new home-decor gallery in north-central Phoenix.

ASU expands car-sharing service
Arizona State University is sponsoring a car-sharing service for students and faculty to address concerns over limited parking on the downtown Phoenix campus.

New resort to include steakhouse
A developer is planning a luxury resort at the base of Pinnacle Peak that would incorporate a reincarnation of an adjacent Western steakhouse.

City signs $12 million contract to purchase parcel on Kyrene Road
By buying the parcel between Chandler Boulevard and the Santan Freeway the city will have the land available for a private developer if a future project that would create good jobs comes along.

Phoenix calls off plans for slots at Sky Harbor
So much for slot machines at the airport.

E. Valley shopping center sold to group for $19 mil
Los Altos, Calif. company buys the 92,231 square-foot Boardwalk at Andersen Springs.

Gallagher-Kennedy opens office in D.C.
Gallagher & Kennedy opens Washington, D.C., office.

Employers can't blacklist former workers
Employers generally have HR personnel provide their neutral refence only responses.

New Web apps help run businesses
Dear Dan: Business is slow, and I've had more time just to poke around on the Internet. There still seems to be a huge amount of new stuff. How do I find services that can help me run my business? - Time on My Hands

For the long term, it's best to stop stock stop orders
Question: I've set some stop orders on stocks I bought at around 15 to 20 percent below the current price. This has resulted in my selling promising stocks before they have a chance to perform. What am I doing wrong? - R.H., Chattanooga, Tenn.

Calculate tax before selling investments
Question: I own too many individual stocks and mutual funds to monitor by myself. I'd like to do some housecleaning.

City Center proposal advances despite opposition
Not everyone shares Avondale leaders' vision of the City Center, but City Council members have confidence in the proposal and intend to move forward with it.

Civil lawsuits.
Civil lawsuits involving Arizona businesses filed in Maricopa County Superior Court.

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