Members of local environmental group have noticed an increase in membership. Although they’re not sure what the rise can be attributed to, they do know Al Gore’s 2006 documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” has sparked more awareness about global warming. “We were really happy to see that someone like Al Gore, who’s a recognized person, […]
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The secret world of Oklahoma’s swingers
Swingers, couples who engage in extramarital sex, are alive and breeding in Oklahoma City. This lifestyle choice remains volatile in Oklahoma, if more and more common. Oklahoma Gazette approached seven couples, and despite being able to protect their identities with reporter privilege, they refused the interview. With Oklahoma’s family-values-touting political climate, it seems bewildering that so […]
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Remington Park aids nearby OKC school with funds
hers. “Emily Jerman TIMELINE ” 1994 “? Griffin joins Millwood, amidst Remington’s tax devaluation. ” 2004-2005 “? Devaluation continued in the racing business. ” 2004 “? State voters approve electronic gaming, allowing Remington to became a racing casino. ” 2006 “? Remington feeds about $270,500 of property taxes into the district. ” 2004-2019 “? Remington will […]
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OKC’s natural food store tries to be trans fats free
Last December, the New York City Board of Health unanimously decided to prohibit restaurateurs from cooking with artificial trans fats, a type of fat found in partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. Could it happen in Oklahoma? Perhaps. CUTTING IT OUTSome health-conscious food stores, such as Akin’s Natural Foods Market at 2924 N.W. 63rd, do […]
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Hockey offers all-ages participation across OKC metro area
Believe it or not, there’s plenty of hockey to be had in the metro, ranging from the Oklahoma City Blazers all the way to kids’ leagues. “We have a wide variety of hockey available, but no one seems to know about it, so we are trying to get the word out,” said Mike McEwen, […]
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Oklahoma House Speaker seeks ‘100 Ideas’ from Oklahomans on improving state
Oklahoma House Speaker Lance Cargill and former state Rep. Thad Balkman say a new “100 Ideas Initiative” will be used to lobby state legislators ” but they won’t say who is bankrolling them. Unveiled at a January 2007 press conference at the Oklahoma History Center, the 100 Ideas Initiative seeks ideas from people […]
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Allergies don’t disappear during winter, says OKC doctor
According to Dr. Warren V. Filley of the Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic, winter brings with it “a different set” of allergens. And with approximately 20 percent of the population suffering from allergies, that’s a lot of Kleenex. Last fall, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranked Oklahoma City as the fifth–worst […]
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Oklahoma parks, museums offer respite from cold-weather blues
For those who can’t stand sitting in the house waiting for the winter months to go away, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department recommends state parks that feature cabins. “Whether they are state park cabins or private cabins, sitting in front of a fireplace in the woods is very romantic,” said Ron Stahl, marketing director […]
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OKC lawyer recalls historic Roe vs. Wade victory
Sarah Weddington, who successfully represented Jane Roe in Roe vs. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court abortion case, remembers the day in 1973 she received the Court’s 7-2 decision via telegram. “In some ways it reminds me of how long ago it was, and yet, the need for people to protect their own fertility is […]
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OKC doctor: Winter blues may be form of mild depression
If winter’s blah days have you feeling down, it might be a milder form of seasonal affective disorder, a still-not-quite-understood depression that affects 25 million Americans, primarily women. Unlike depression that can crop up with stress, loss or other life events, SAD apparently is tied to repeated sensitivity to seasonal changes between fall and […]