But those in banking before the advent of the Internet tell a far more emotional story of high-flying finance that ended in a spectacular supernova, changing the banking industry forever. Thursday marks the 30th anniversary of Penn Square’s failure. Those in the industry still remember it like it was yesterday. In 1982, James Finch was […]
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Utility players
Bob Anthony And for the first time, Commissioner Bob Anthony is drawing a challenge within his own party. Certified public accountant Brooks Mitchell is challenging Anthony in the June 26 Republican primary. Since there is no Democratic challenger, the contest will determine who gets the seat on the three-person panel. “It takes a lot of […]
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From grind to grad
Jennie Whiteman Shannon Cornman After unfulfilling careers and unexpected life situations, they made the decision to go back to college a decade or longer after having last set foot in a classroom. This time around, the purpose isn’t just to get through it: It’s to get something out of it. They aren’t alone. According to […]
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Goal setting
He’s also the owner of a professional sports club, so he has a unique perspective on the recent NBA lockout. As a fan, Funk laments not having seen Kobe Bryant or LeBron James by this time of year. As an owner, he hates seeing revenue go down the toilet. But as a businessman, Funk can’t […]
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Goal setting
He’s also the owner of a professional sports club, so he has a unique perspective on the recent NBA lockout. As a fan, Funk laments not having seen Kobe Bryant or LeBron James by this time of year. As an owner, he hates seeing revenue go down the toilet. But as a businessman, Funk can’t […]
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Reporting burden
January 2010 was the starting date for the EPA’s greenhouse gas reporting program. Initially exempt from emissions reporting requirements, the oil and gas industry was included beginning Jan. 2 of this year. Tom Price, Chesapeake Energy’s senior vice president of corporate development and government relations, said his company is already recognized as a national leader […]
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Brawl in Bricktown
Backing a second indoor professional football team in eight years, Bricktown Brawlers owner Dale Morris vows not to repeat any of the mistakes he made with his last team. Largely overlooked or outright ignored by pro scouts, the same can be said for most of the players on his roster. “We’re trying to get them […]
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Athlete altruism
In the sports world, a lot of organizations volunteer their time, showing up long enough to smile for the camera and sign an autograph or two. In the world of University of Oklahoma women’s basketball coach Sherri Coale, her players roll up their sleeves, block out their schedules and get to work. Now in her […]
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Balancing act
Environmentally speaking, providing power in the U.S. is a big business with a dirty little secret. While electricity is one of the cleanest forms of energy, the production of the stuff — largely requiring fossil fuel-fired plants — is an environmental mess. According to the nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund and the Environmental Protection Agency, the […]
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Eco-friendly idea could add outdated license plates to ponds, pastures, landfills
January was the start for Oklahoma tag agents to begin handing out the newly designed aluminum license plates to people who renewed their vehicle registration. Paula Ross, spokeswoman for the Oklahoma Tax Commission, said approximately 3.5 million embossed steel tags are expected to be replaced this year through the program, which was authorized by House […]