If you’re happy and you know it, raise your fork. To all those who believe the key to happiness is a healthy and fit lifestyle, at least one study and a few organizations might throw food in your face. “Of course you can be large and happy,” said Peggy Howell. “I love my body. I’m […]
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Oklahoma City’s potential-conflicts-of-interest purging process causes scramble
Oklahoma City officials recently addressed would-be conflicts of interest of 16 city boards, commissions and committees with uneven results. ‘I DID WHAT I THOUGHT I SHOULD DO’QUORUM CLUSTER‘IT MAKES TOTAL SENSE TO ME’‘IT IS A TRAVESTY’ The weeding-out process announced by City Manager Jim Couch last summer spawned questions in its wake, according to some […]
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Case challenging Oklahoma’s foster care faces hurdles
A case which could dramatically change Oklahoma’s foster care system faces two major hurdles in the coming weeks. The first deals with whether the case has merit, and the second would take the case from a simple lawsuit to class-action status. BETTER ARGUMENTCLAIM BOLSTER In February, New York-based Children’s Rights filed a major federal lawsuit […]
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Oklahoma’s restaurants could be bitten by new Ethics Commission rule
A new ethics rule intended to crack down on the direct influence between lobbyists and legislators may have some unintended consequences. In July, a new rule was enacted by the Oklahoma Ethics Commission that lowered the limit a lobbyist can spend buying gifts and meals for elected officials. The limit went from $300 per year […]
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Internet changes the porn industry, even in Oklahoma
Steve said he was willing to do an interview, but only under certain conditions. Those conditions could not be met. Steve was concerned about legal ramifications of adult material. “Oklahoma has some pretty archaic laws on the books and even doing nude work is technically illegal here,” Steve wrote in an e-mail. “Are you aware […]
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Oklahoma’s top mental health official lays out sobering facts
The state of mental health in Oklahoma is frustrating, but optimism springs. That’s how Terri White, commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, describes her feelings when talking about Oklahoma and its treatment of mental health. “Often, mental health is overlooked when talking about health,” White said before a crowd of […]
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New proposed rule to Oklahoma Judicial Code of Conduct gets feedback
A proposed new rule for Oklahoma judges is bringing out great dissent among the state’s judiciary. At issue is proposed Rule 3.6 of the Judicial Code of Conduct which, if adopted, would place new restrictions on organizational activities by judges. The proposal states: “A judge shall not hold membership in any organization that practices invidious […]
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Thanks for no memories
I’m not sure if one of the highlights of my journalism career will be covering the final game of Oklahoma City Thunder head basketball coach P.J. Carlesimo. I was excited when I arrived in the press room to find out I would be sitting behind the scorer’s table for the historic game between the Thunder […]
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Nov. 4 saw huge turnout at polls, but not everyone completed ballots
There are three losing candidates who looked at the election results, saw the number of people who decided not to vote in their race and shook their heads, wondering what it takes to get people to vote. APATHY TO INDIFFERENCEBACKSIDES Most elections have a clear-cut winner when the votes are tallied, but a few need […]
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Obama’s Oklahoma coordinator disputes support
The state coordinator for the Barack Obama campaign in Oklahoma has a different view point than one of his volunteers on John McCain’s overwhelming victory in Oklahoma. Jed Green said the state Democratic Party did all they could to try and make red Oklahoma Obama blue. Green disputes the remarks made by Jeff Bezdek who […]