Something in the Darwin Water Supply?
During a three-week period in September and October, three couples in the Darwin, Australia, area aroused police attention for having uninhibited sex in public. On Sept. 13, a 29-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were fully engaged in their vehicle (stolen, said police) at a gas station in full view of passers-by. They persisted, ignoring…
Least Competent Criminals
Michael Spagnola, 38, of Colden, N.Y., was charged with DUI in October after a sheriff’s deputy stopped Spagnola’s car and noticed the man climbing from the driver’s seat into the back. Spagnola then told the deputy (from the back seat) that, though he had been drinking, he was not the one driving. However, the deputy…
No Longer Weird
Adding to the list of stories that were formerly weird but which now occur with such frequency that they must be retired from circulation: (91) The apparently irresistible urge of curious men to tinker in workshops with live ammunition, such as the attempt by a 57-year-old man in Charleston, W.Va., in August to drill through…
Something in the Darwin Water Supply?
During a three-week period in September and October, three couples in the Darwin, Australia, area aroused police attention for having uninhibited sex in public. On Sept. 13, a 29-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were fully engaged in their vehicle (stolen, said police) at a gas station in full view of passers-by. They persisted, ignoring…
No Longer Weird
Adding to the list of stories that were formerly weird but which now occur with such frequency that they must be retired from circulation: (91) The apparently irresistible urge of curious men to tinker in workshops with live ammunition, such as the attempt by a 57-year-old man in Charleston, W.Va., in August to drill through…
Least Competent Criminals
Michael Spagnola, 38, of Colden, N.Y., was charged with DUI in October after a sheriff’s deputy stopped Spagnola’s car and noticed the man climbing from the driver’s seat into the back. Spagnola then told the deputy (from the back seat) that, though he had been drinking, he was not the one driving. However, the deputy…
The Litigious Society
With lawsuits piling up on Bank of America during the current economic downturn, Dalton Chiscolm found a new angle. In September, he sued the bank in federal court in New York City for inadequate customer service concerning his checks’ routing numbers and asked for damages of “1,784 billion, trillion dollars” plus an additional “$200,164,000.” Judge…
Ironies
The French-speaking citizens of Quebec, said to feel chronically underappreciated in English-speaking Canada, might have received a boost in spirits in September when the Canadian military ordered its airmen assigned to the North American Aerospace Defense Command to learn French. However, the contract was awarded to French instructors of a company in the United States,…
You’re Welcome America: A Final Night with George W. Bush
2009 Many a “Saturday Night Live” player has lampooned a U.S. President, but Will Ferrell is the only one to parlay such an impersonation from 30 Rock to Broadway. For those who didn’t see it in the Big Apple during its successful, Tony-nominated run or on HBO, DVD brings “You’re Welcome America: A Final Night…
Jack Bryan takes a hands-on approach to art with a unique finger-painting technique
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Leadership in Action
New Jersey’s Least-Savvy Politician: In a courtroom in October, Atlantic City (N.J.) Councilman (and Baptist minister) Eugene Robinson, 67, explained that he had no intention of having sex that night in November 2006 when a prostitute tricked him into a motel tryst (as a set-up by his political enemies). “I was waiting for God to…
Ironies
The French-speaking citizens of Quebec, said to feel chronically underappreciated in English-speaking Canada, might have received a boost in spirits in September when the Canadian military ordered its airmen assigned to the North American Aerospace Defense Command to learn French. However, the contract was awarded to French instructors of a company in the United States,…
Leadership in Action
New Jersey’s Least-Savvy Politician: In a courtroom in October, Atlantic City (N.J.) Councilman (and Baptist minister) Eugene Robinson, 67, explained that he had no intention of having sex that night in November 2006 when a prostitute tricked him into a motel tryst (as a set-up by his political enemies). “I was waiting for God to…
The Litigious Society
With lawsuits piling up on Bank of America during the current economic downturn, Dalton Chiscolm found a new angle. In September, he sued the bank in federal court in New York City for inadequate customer service concerning his checks’ routing numbers and asked for damages of “1,784 billion, trillion dollars” plus an additional “$200,164,000.” Judge…
Karaoke leads to music career for Kate Leary
Kate Leary doesn’t have to strain her voice to produce a beautiful sound ” the simplicity of her singing is unique enough to stand on its own. As a 22-year-old college graduate, she never really considered pursuing a music career, but with a voice like hers, she’d be crazy not to. Leary will unveil her…
Where metal meets punk, Municipal Waste comes collecting, does own heavy lifting
Metal kids and punk kids spent a couple decades eying each other warily, but lately, those differences seem to have melted away, as bands have crossed the mosh pit mixing liberally from hardcore’s adrenalized rhythms and metal’s bottom-end breakdowns. Municipal Waste is hardly a product of these slackening “standards.” Founded in 2000 in Richmond, Va.,…
What’s in the glass really counts, but drink accessories add to fun
The best hosts know that a new season of parties commands a fresh crop of festive must-haves. From at-home necessities for concocting a batch of brew to stylish accessories for serving and sipping, drink in these choices and make confident plans for a sweet soiree. BREWED BY YOU SAUCED WITH STYLE WELL-WINED BREWED BY YOU…
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
I hope that by now you have finished scrabbling along on your hands and knees over burning hot shards of broken glass. The next and hopefully final phase of your redemptive quest should be less torturous. In this upcoming chapter, the operative metaphor might be assembling a jigsaw puzzle with 200 pieces, all of which…
Rep. David Dank wants to stop Oklahoma companies from selling tax credits to make profit
The founding member of a task force looking into transferable tax credits wants to eliminate the program ” or at least the middle man ” to prevent the loss of millions of taxpayer dollars. FULL AMOUNT TASK FORCE Rep. David Dank, R-Oklahoma City, said at last week’s task force meeting the state is losing money…
Elephant escapes from Oklahoma circus
Instead of fetching coffee, Bucky has been hunkered in his cubicle, reading a review copy of this new book “SuperFreakonomics” by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner. Every now and then, he looks up to read us some interesting fact from its pages. One of them was that sharks only kill about four people…
Terrorizing groups is wrong
On Sunday, Oct. 18, Brandon Patrick, a 23-year-old Tulsa man, was beaten and attacked with a knife just after leaving his apartment. According to Patrick, the assailants hurled slurs at his sexual orientation during the assault. Patrick told Tulsa’s Fox23, “I could hear the hatred in her voice and the way she was talking to…
CANCER (June 21-July 22):
This will be a smooth, easy, and graceful week for you — if, that is, you get yourself out of the way and allow the universe to do its job. Can you do that? It doesn’t mean you should be passive or blank. On the contrary, in order for the cosmos to perform its magic,…
Texas teen helps Oklahoma woman face impersonation charges
For a youngster from Troup, Texas, Juanetta Chace Lacy was an ex-University of Oklahoma cheerleader planning to help the 14-year-old boy achieve his lifelong goal of becoming a Sooner, according to a copyrighted Tyler Morning Telegraph report. The teen’s dad, a Texas oilman, also took a shine to the 46-year-old woman and discussed an Irish…
Cox Convention Center welcomes Curious George Live
Curious George is known by many as a cartoon monkey in both storybooks and movies, but for the first time, children across the metro can see the playful character live on stage. ” Curious George Live” will stage Thursday to Sunday at the Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens, for the show’s inaugural tour. Writer…
Enjoy the Go
Procter & Gamble announced in October that it will once again create and host a public restroom for the holiday season in New York City’s Times Square as a promotion for Charmin tissue. Last year’s installation was merely specially outfitted toilet facilities, but this year P&G will upgrade by hiring five bloggers (“Charmin Ambassadors”) to…
Istvan Gallery celebrates second anniversary
In the art industry, nothing is as simple as it seems, and Stephen Kovash will be the first to admit it. As the owner of Istvan Gallery, 1218 N. Western, he is all too familiar with the ups and downs of running a successful business. But on Friday, he will celebrate triumph in a drained…
Elephant escapes from Oklahoma circus
Instead of fetching coffee, Bucky has been hunkered in his cubicle, reading a review copy of this new book “SuperFreakonomics” by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner. Every now and then, he looks up to read us some interesting fact from its pages. One of them was that sharks only kill about four people…
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
I hope that by now you have finished scrabbling along on your hands and knees over burning hot shards of broken glass. The next and hopefully final phase of your redemptive quest should be less torturous. In this upcoming chapter, the operative metaphor might be assembling a jigsaw puzzle with 200 pieces, all of which…
Totally Kegs one-man operation recently reached frothy fervor
When the economy runs flat and dries out, thrifty drinkers stock up and buy their beer by the barrel. November marks an end to the busiest time of the year for Pat Hyde, owner of Totally Kegs, 4301 N. Western. Bolstered by Labor Day, football and Halloween, beer-swilling autumn carries Hyde through his “dry season”…
Rep. David Dank wants to stop Oklahoma companies from selling tax credits to make profit
The founding member of a task force looking into transferable tax credits wants to eliminate the program ” or at least the middle man ” to prevent the loss of millions of taxpayer dollars. FULL AMOUNT TASK FORCE Rep. David Dank, R-Oklahoma City, said at last week’s task force meeting the state is losing money…
Oklahoma City native plays for Major League Soccer’s Chivas USA team
When people think of Putnam City North, naturally, Sam Bradford comes to mind. Obviously, having a Heisman Trophy winner as an alumnus is a fairly good way to garner more than just a little positive publicity. NEW GIG CATALYST While Bradford, the University of Oklahoma star and soon-to-be NFL quarterback, is practically a household name…
Terrorizing groups is wrong
On Sunday, Oct. 18, Brandon Patrick, a 23-year-old Tulsa man, was beaten and attacked with a knife just after leaving his apartment. According to Patrick, the assailants hurled slurs at his sexual orientation during the assault. Patrick told Tulsa’s Fox23, “I could hear the hatred in her voice and the way she was talking to…
Seams opened by age, distance repaired for one-night Smarty Pants reunion show
Sorry, Oasis. Reunions are the new band breakups. Members of No Doubt, Blink-182 and Pavement all cast aside their differences recently, and the trend has found its way to the metro-area music scene as well. Formed in 1995, Smarty Pants ” singer/guitarist Ryan Bellgardt, guitarist Chris Palmer, bassist Kyle Granger, keyboard player Jeff Bellgardt and…
Guthrie council member lets her fingers do her talking
Poor Patty Hazelwood. It seems the Guthrie city councilwoman may have a little trouble containing her true feelings. NewsOK.com reported Hazelwood had to offer up a public apology to her fellow council members and the public after expressing her thoughts a bit too demonstratively at a previous meeting. According to the story, Hazelwood became upset…
The Box
Based solely on its trailer, “The Box” seemed certain to be a straightforward morality tale based on a simple, but intriguing experiment: If given the opportunity to push a button and cause a stranger’s death for a million dollars, what would you do? What we wind up with is indeed a morality tale, but one…
Mayor: ‘Mind-boggling’ number of paddle sports, boating events could come to Oklahoma City
o seniors who applied for the rebate during about the five years the original MAPS penny sales tax was in place, according to Tom Anderson, special projects manager for the City of Oklahoma City. The rebate was not used in the MAPS for Kids project. VIDEO The mayor said he knows it’s hard to visualize…
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
“Awesome” has become a commonplace word that is used to express gladness about small triumphs and simple pleasures. Today, for instance, a woman at the local cafe uttered a sweet “Awesome!” when someone pointed out to her where she could find an electrical outlet to plug in her laptop. Back in the old days, however,…
Anime enthusiasts nationwide will gather in Midwest City for Izumicon
events and gaming tournaments are slated throughout the weekend. Special events director Angela Mullens said even she had a tough time cataloging all the things going on just in her department. “We’ll be doing three different tea parties. We’ll be hosting a formal masquerade ball and a reibu, which is Japanese for ‘rave,'” Mullens said.…
An alternate reality’
I’ll take Harry Mitchell’s bait (Letters, “Taking a step back,” Oct. 21, 2009, Gazette) and proclaim “damn right!” the country would be better off if some of the conservative voices he speaks of had been heard in the past. Mr. Mitchell was smart enough to know that many “folks” would read his letter and feel…
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):
According to Leonardo da Vinci, you could magnify the power of your prayers or meditations ten-fold by bathing in purple light. Back in his time, that was easiest to accomplish by standing near a church’s stained glass window that was tinted purple. These days you can get the same effect with the help of a…
Army journalist compiles book on his Iraqi war experience
The Iraq War has left a scar on society over time, but Army journalist Fred Minnick still feels a dull pain almost five years after returning home. His new book, “Camera Boy: An Army Journalist’s War in Iraq,” captures his experiences in Iraq through his writing and photographs. As a U.S. Army public affairs journalist,…
Army journalist compiles book on his Iraqi war experience
The Iraq War has left a scar on society over time, but Army journalist Fred Minnick still feels a dull pain almost five years after returning home. His new book, “Camera Boy: An Army Journalist’s War in Iraq,” captures his experiences in Iraq through his writing and photographs. As a U.S. Army public affairs journalist,…
Compelling Explanations
“Therapeutic” Sex: The U.S. Tax Court ruled in September that William Halby, 78, owes back taxes because he improperly tried to deduct $300,000 over a five-year period for “medical” expenses that were merely purchases of sex toys and pornography and payments to prostitutes. Halby said the activities relieved his “depression,” in that he had no…
GEMINI (May 21-June 20):
Personally, I’ve never been very smart about making investments. At least in that area of my life, my intuition seems to work in reverse. I often do the precisely wrong thing at the wrong time. Billionaire businessman George Soros, on the other hand, is a genius. When facing a decision about which way to go…
Market’ value
Thank you for Jack Money’s article on the Farmers Public Market at 311 S. Klein Ave, downtown Oklahoma City (News, “To market,” Oct. 14, 2009, Oklahoma Gazette). This wonderful place is on the historic register and has a rich history. Over the years, I have frequented the Farmers Public Market to browse and shop at…
Football fans have plenty of options available when flocking together to watch game
Not every college football fan is going to be able to squeeze into Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on the University of Oklahoma campus for home games this season, nor are all Dallas Cowboys fans going to make the three-hour drive south to cheer on America’s team in the brand-new Cowboys Stadium. Fans who can’t…
The Men Who Stare at Goats
Bob Wilton is a small-town Michigan reporter pushed into adventure by his wife’s affair with the newspaper editor. Taking stock in his now-empty life, Wilton (Ewan McGregor, “Amelia”) goes to war as an embedded and rather green journalist in search of a story to give him direction and purpose. Overseas and waiting for permission to…
Umbrellas leader happily sheltered, little more settled, but not stopping
In a certain sense, Umbrellas is as much about Josh Wright as it is band leader Scott Windsor. The two were college roommates. Wright was there as a recording engineer; Windsor was studying entertainment business. Seeking material to record for class, Wright turned to the person closest to him, literally, and launched a career. ACOUSTIC…
The Fourth Kind
=”100″ alt=”fourth.jpg” hspace=”10″ src=”/Images/Imported/Movie%20review%20thumbnails/fourth.jpg” width=”150″ align=”right” vspace=”10″ border=”0″ /> “Warning: Some of the scenes you are about to see are very disturbing. Especially if you have a low tolerance for BS.” I have a feeling that tucked away somewhere, on a gag reel the public is never intended to see, that’s what Milla Jovovich says…
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
A 13-year-old girl shocked everyone by winning a plowing contest in England. Driving a 12,000-pound tractor and pulling a five-furrow plow, Elly Deacon did a better job than all of the middle-aged male farmers she was competing against. What’s more remarkable is that she was a newcomer, having had less than a week’s experience in…
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
A 13-year-old girl shocked everyone by winning a plowing contest in England. Driving a 12,000-pound tractor and pulling a five-furrow plow, Elly Deacon did a better job than all of the middle-aged male farmers she was competing against. What’s more remarkable is that she was a newcomer, having had less than a week’s experience in…
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
Have you heard about the new sport of chess boxing? Two competitors play chess for four minutes, then put on boxing gloves and try to punch each other for three minutes; they continue this rhythm for up to 11 rounds. I suspect you’ll soon be asked to meet a similar challenge, going back and forth…
Enjoy the Go
Procter & Gamble announced in October that it will once again create and host a public restroom for the holiday season in New York City’s Times Square as a promotion for Charmin tissue. Last year’s installation was merely specially outfitted toilet facilities, but this year P&G will upgrade by hiring five bloggers (“Charmin Ambassadors”) to…
A world of speculation
I was somewhat confused by the content of a letter (“Down the memory hole” by Lee Agnew) and a Commentary (“The Obama effect” by Kurt Hochenauer) that appeared in the Oct. 28 edition of Oklahoma Gazette. Mr. Agnew takes conservatives to task because they dared to speculate about the possible consequences of pending health care…
GEMINI (May 21-June 20):
Personally, I’ve never been very smart about making investments. At least in that area of my life, my intuition seems to work in reverse. I often do the precisely wrong thing at the wrong time. Billionaire businessman George Soros, on the other hand, is a genius. When facing a decision about which way to go…
Their main goal will always be profit’
The letter by Lee Lamirand (“Sad state of affairs,” Nov. 4, 2009, Gazette) taking me to task noting I was naming the opposition all kinds of names, such as racist, heartless, fascist and segregationist have no basis in my letter. I re-read my letter, then Mr. Lamirand’s letter and I cannot find any basis in…
CANCER (June 21-July 22):
This will be a smooth, easy, and graceful week for you — if, that is, you get yourself out of the way and allow the universe to do its job. Can you do that? It doesn’t mean you should be passive or blank. On the contrary, in order for the cosmos to perform its magic,…
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
“Awesome” has become a commonplace word that is used to express gladness about small triumphs and simple pleasures. Today, for instance, a woman at the local cafe uttered a sweet “Awesome!” when someone pointed out to her where she could find an electrical outlet to plug in her laptop. Back in the old days, however,…
ARIES (March 21-April 19):
A whitewash happens when you use deceit to cover up the messy facts about a situation. A blackwash is just the opposite: It’s when you invoke candor as you reveal complications that have previously been veiled. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, the coming weeks will be prime time to enjoy a jubilee…
A world of speculation
I was somewhat confused by the content of a letter (“Down the memory hole” by Lee Agnew) and a Commentary (“The Obama effect” by Kurt Hochenauer) that appeared in the Oct. 28 edition of Oklahoma Gazette. Mr. Agnew takes conservatives to task because they dared to speculate about the possible consequences of pending health care…
An alternate reality’
I’ll take Harry Mitchell’s bait (Letters, “Taking a step back,” Oct. 21, 2009, Gazette) and proclaim “damn right!” the country would be better off if some of the conservative voices he speaks of had been heard in the past. Mr. Mitchell was smart enough to know that many “folks” would read his letter and feel…
Cox Convention Center welcomes Curious George Live
Curious George is known by many as a cartoon monkey in both storybooks and movies, but for the first time, children across the metro can see the playful character live on stage. ” Curious George Live” will stage Thursday to Sunday at the Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens, for the show’s inaugural tour. Writer…
Karaoke leads to music career for Kate Leary
Kate Leary doesn’t have to strain her voice to produce a beautiful sound ” the simplicity of her singing is unique enough to stand on its own. As a 22-year-old college graduate, she never really considered pursuing a music career, but with a voice like hers, she’d be crazy not to. Leary will unveil her…
Football fans have plenty of options available when flocking together to watch game
Not every college football fan is going to be able to squeeze into Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on the University of Oklahoma campus for home games this season, nor are all Dallas Cowboys fans going to make the three-hour drive south to cheer on America’s team in the brand-new Cowboys Stadium. Fans who can’t…
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
According to psychologist Carl Jung, one of the most potent influences that our parents have on us is their unlived lives. Whatever dreams they didn’t pursue, whatever longings they didn’t fulfill, are likely to worm their way into our core, often without our conscious awareness. There they get mixed up with our own dreams and…
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):
According to Leonardo da Vinci, you could magnify the power of your prayers or meditations ten-fold by bathing in purple light. Back in his time, that was easiest to accomplish by standing near a church’s stained glass window that was tinted purple. These days you can get the same effect with the help of a…
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
Have you heard about the new sport of chess boxing? Two competitors play chess for four minutes, then put on boxing gloves and try to punch each other for three minutes; they continue this rhythm for up to 11 rounds. I suspect you’ll soon be asked to meet a similar challenge, going back and forth…
Before Oklahoma’s statehood, Beer City existed as rabble-rousing sort of place
One afternoon in Beer City, Pussy Cat Nell pulled the trigger of her loaded double-barrel shotgun at Marshal Lewis “Brushy” Bush. After the man collapsed to the ground, others heard the calamity and shot at old Bush, too, or so the legend goes. ‘A SUDSY, BOOZY SPOT ON THE PLAINS’STRIP CITY ‘A LITTLE BIT TOO…
What’s in the glass really counts, but drink accessories add to fun
The best hosts know that a new season of parties commands a fresh crop of festive must-haves. From at-home necessities for concocting a batch of brew to stylish accessories for serving and sipping, drink in these choices and make confident plans for a sweet soiree. BREWED BY YOU SAUCED WITH STYLE WELL-WINED BREWED BY YOU…
Umbrellas leader happily sheltered, little more settled, but not stopping
In a certain sense, Umbrellas is as much about Josh Wright as it is band leader Scott Windsor. The two were college roommates. Wright was there as a recording engineer; Windsor was studying entertainment business. Seeking material to record for class, Wright turned to the person closest to him, literally, and launched a career. ACOUSTIC…
Their main goal will always be profit’
The letter by Lee Lamirand (“Sad state of affairs,” Nov. 4, 2009, Gazette) taking me to task noting I was naming the opposition all kinds of names, such as racist, heartless, fascist and segregationist have no basis in my letter. I re-read my letter, then Mr. Lamirand’s letter and I cannot find any basis in…
Market’ value
Thank you for Jack Money’s article on the Farmers Public Market at 311 S. Klein Ave, downtown Oklahoma City (News, “To market,” Oct. 14, 2009, Oklahoma Gazette). This wonderful place is on the historic register and has a rich history. Over the years, I have frequented the Farmers Public Market to browse and shop at…
Compelling Explanations
“Therapeutic” Sex: The U.S. Tax Court ruled in September that William Halby, 78, owes back taxes because he improperly tried to deduct $300,000 over a five-year period for “medical” expenses that were merely purchases of sex toys and pornography and payments to prostitutes. Halby said the activities relieved his “depression,” in that he had no…
Congratulations on six lustrum of publication!
Six lustrum and counting You guys are filling a huge void since the death of journalism at the daily paper where they no longer have journalists on the staff. Instead, they have public relations people for a couple of energy companies, several public works projects and a taxpayer-subsidized basketball team; they are now a fine…
ARIES (March 21-April 19):
A whitewash happens when you use deceit to cover up the messy facts about a situation. A blackwash is just the opposite: It’s when you invoke candor as you reveal complications that have previously been veiled. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, the coming weeks will be prime time to enjoy a jubilee…
Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School blends cabaret, life drawing
Started in Brooklyn by artist and burlesque model Molly Crabapple in 2005, Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School is what happens when cabaret and life drawing collide. In four short years, Dr. Sketchy’s now has more than 100 branches around the world, including Oklahoma City. CONSISTENT CHALLENGE NEW LOCATION The local chapter was founded in January by…
Seams opened by age, distance repaired for one-night Smarty Pants reunion show
Sorry, Oasis. Reunions are the new band breakups. Members of No Doubt, Blink-182 and Pavement all cast aside their differences recently, and the trend has found its way to the metro-area music scene as well. Formed in 1995, Smarty Pants ” singer/guitarist Ryan Bellgardt, guitarist Chris Palmer, bassist Kyle Granger, keyboard player Jeff Bellgardt and…
Oklahoma representative wants equine dentists supervised
Reality mainstay Heidi Montag is going to have to find a new dentist. Rep. Brian Renegar, D-McAlester, maintains that equine dentists should face criminal charges for cleaning horsey teeth unless supervised by a veterinarian, according to a story on NewsOK.com. Renegar, himself a vet, requested an interim study of the pressing issue recently. This stems…
Texas teen helps Oklahoma woman face impersonation charges
For a youngster from Troup, Texas, Juanetta Chace Lacy was an ex-University of Oklahoma cheerleader planning to help the 14-year-old boy achieve his lifelong goal of becoming a Sooner, according to a copyrighted Tyler Morning Telegraph report. The teen’s dad, a Texas oilman, also took a shine to the 46-year-old woman and discussed an Irish…
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
According to psychologist Carl Jung, one of the most potent influences that our parents have on us is their unlived lives. Whatever dreams they didn’t pursue, whatever longings they didn’t fulfill, are likely to worm their way into our core, often without our conscious awareness. There they get mixed up with our own dreams and…
Companies willing to take wheel to prevent drunk driving
A migrating party means that at least one person loses out when he or she is saddled with the role of designated driver, spending the night cradling tonic water. Party hosts wanting to keep the night moving without chaining anyone to the steering wheel can acquire alternate transportation that allows the entire group to let…
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic gets booster shot from group of artists known as Urban Indian 5
Fostering a sense of purpose can do wonders for an artist trying to develop an identity. For Brent Greenwood of Urban Indian 5, the inspiration to hone in on his artistic vision came with the group’s partnership with the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic, and the results will be displayed Saturday at the clinic’s annual fund-raiser,…
Award-winning artist helps comic book lovers further case for legitimacy with two metro events
Art Baltazar is surely not the first artist to scrape out a living by scrubbing toilets, mopping floors or driving trucks before being discovered, but there are few with such a warm appreciation of the struggle that finally brought success. ARTISTIC STYLE AVID ENTHUSIASTS SIGN COPIES Today, Baltazar and his writing partner, Franco, produce the…
Congratulations on six lustrum of publication!
Six lustrum and counting You guys are filling a huge void since the death of journalism at the daily paper where they no longer have journalists on the staff. Instead, they have public relations people for a couple of energy companies, several public works projects and a taxpayer-subsidized basketball team; they are now a fine…
Where metal meets punk, Municipal Waste comes collecting, does own heavy lifting
Metal kids and punk kids spent a couple decades eying each other warily, but lately, those differences seem to have melted away, as bands have crossed the mosh pit mixing liberally from hardcore’s adrenalized rhythms and metal’s bottom-end breakdowns. Municipal Waste is hardly a product of these slackening “standards.” Founded in 2000 in Richmond, Va.,…
Guthrie council member lets her fingers do her talking
Poor Patty Hazelwood. It seems the Guthrie city councilwoman may have a little trouble containing her true feelings. NewsOK.com reported Hazelwood had to offer up a public apology to her fellow council members and the public after expressing her thoughts a bit too demonstratively at a previous meeting. According to the story, Hazelwood became upset…
Totally Kegs one-man operation recently reached frothy fervor
When the economy runs flat and dries out, thrifty drinkers stock up and buy their beer by the barrel. November marks an end to the busiest time of the year for Pat Hyde, owner of Totally Kegs, 4301 N. Western. Bolstered by Labor Day, football and Halloween, beer-swilling autumn carries Hyde through his “dry season”…
Oklahoma representative wants equine dentists supervised
Reality mainstay Heidi Montag is going to have to find a new dentist. Rep. Brian Renegar, D-McAlester, maintains that equine dentists should face criminal charges for cleaning horsey teeth unless supervised by a veterinarian, according to a story on NewsOK.com. Renegar, himself a vet, requested an interim study of the pressing issue recently. This stems…
Before Oklahoma’s statehood, Beer City existed as rabble-rousing sort of place
One afternoon in Beer City, Pussy Cat Nell pulled the trigger of her loaded double-barrel shotgun at Marshal Lewis “Brushy” Bush. After the man collapsed to the ground, others heard the calamity and shot at old Bush, too, or so the legend goes. ‘A SUDSY, BOOZY SPOT ON THE PLAINS’STRIP CITY ‘A LITTLE BIT TOO…
Companies willing to take wheel to prevent drunk driving
A migrating party means that at least one person loses out when he or she is saddled with the role of designated driver, spending the night cradling tonic water. Party hosts wanting to keep the night moving without chaining anyone to the steering wheel can acquire alternate transportation that allows the entire group to let…
Lobo: Highway to Hell #1
Until recently, the only Lobo character I knew of was Claude Akins’ Sheriff Lobo of 1970s prime-time TV. I hadn’t heard of DC Comics’ intergalactic bounty hunter of the same name. Perhaps the same goes for you, in which case you should get schooled with the foul-mouthed, motorcycle-riding antihero in “Lobo: Highway to Hell.” The…
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w 78, alone and facing forced residence at a “retirement village,” Carl hatches a crazy, screw-it-I’ve-got-nothing-to-lose plan: He attaches thousands of helium-filled balloons to his house and takes off into the sky. On his way, Carl discovers a boy named Russell (Jordan Nagai) cowering on his porch. Carl is displeased, and he attempts to turn…
