“When I hear farms complaining about the bureaucracy and the agencies bothering them, they are talking about the federal government, not the state,” he said. “This will not protect from federal intervention.”
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A drink of ink
One of the world’s largest tattoo and music culture events happens Friday-Sunday at Grand Casino Hotel and Resort. Ink Life Tour Tattoo and Music Festival is a three-day party that’s as close to all-inclusive as anyone could want. The casino itself includes gaming, food, drinks (lots of ’em) and a convenient place to crash. The […]
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Homebound angel track
“There’s nothing to be bitter about. It’s war,” he said. “I didn’t sign up to get into the underwater basket-weaving program. You know the dangers.” Dunagan and his team were about to enter an Afghan village when one of his men stepped on a land mine that triggered an improvised explosive device (IED). The […]
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H.P. Lovecraft’s Cool Air
They have something to do with a 5,000-year-old Egyptian relic called the Horns of Werethekau and one Dr. Torres who has the power to resurrect the dead, but you’re likely to have forgotten that when the opening credits finally finish up four minutes later. And you’re equally likely to forget the entire movie 82 minutes […]
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‘Unprecedented crisis’
Warmer air holds more water vapor than cold air. Periods of high temperatures will last longer. Heavy rains and floods will become more extreme. Consider the following: —The size and scope of the current heat wave is unprecedented in modern times. —The year 2011 has produced more tornadoes and extreme weather events than any year […]
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Spice boys
Around 30 airmen were to be discharged after investigators at the base discovered they had possessed or used a drug known as “Spice” following a tip, The Oklahoman reported. Sold under brand names such as K2, Spice is comprised of herbs sprayed with chemicals that mimic the active chemical in marijuana, THC. The drug is […]
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‘Top’ of the charts
The Norman North High School Chorale was selected to be among the show’s slate of young performers from across the country. According to Susan Clark, development director for KCSC-FM 90.1, the group is “extremely excited” and will perform Eric Whitacre’s “Water Night,” under the direction of Tony Gonzalez. “A radio show like ‘From the Top’ […]
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Cornett should improve air supply
Modernization is more than new sports teams and convention centers. It’s the creation of an open-minded attitude, a stance that promotes a high quality of life where opportunities are available for all citizens to contribute what they can to the city and be respected, accepted, with equal opportunities to air their thoughts, without being marginalized. […]