While it’s not hard to imagine the state Legislature holding a special joint session to sing that song with as much gusto as “God Bless America,” it had an opportunity last week to prove how sacred sperm can be. “Personhood” legislation is making its way through the Legislature. The measure grants all rights and privileges […]
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Do the Busey
Last week, the paparazzi outlet caught the Oscar-nommed actor (in 1979, mind you, but perhaps there’s hope next year with “Piranha 3DD”?) in a playful moment, dancing in a parking lot, presumably to an audience of his car’s open trunk (parked in a handicapped spot, for what that’s worth). Grooving awkwardly to Orleans’ soft-rock 1976 […]
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Take that to the bank
Oklahoma, of course. Attorney General Scott Pruitt protested that the national settlement against the banking titans — Wells Fargo, Citigroup, GMAC, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America — had morphed into an Obama administration overreach for a regulatory overhaul. Instead, Pruitt cobbled the state’s own settlement with the banks, ensuring $18.6 million for Oklahoma. Compare […]
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‘Cup’ of excellence
The Oklahoma country star has a life better than you. Yes, you. And you, and you, and you. And you, too, over there, hiding behind that desk! Keith’s PR agency issued a press release last week to cement his awesomeness, making note that: —his “Red Solo Cup” T-shirts sold out within a few hours of […]
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Here to pump you up!
The “Get Motivated!” business seminar (billed as America’s largest) stops by the Chesapeake Energy Arena tomorrow for inspirational speeches from rich bald guys and strong women married to very rich dudes. You can hear from former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw; former New York City mayor and alleged serial adulterer Rudy Giuliani; former first lady […]
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Setting the record straight
Both the Reuters story and the Gazette column incorrectly suggest the lease brokers contracted by Chesapeake in Michigan were engaged in inappropriate practices. That was not the case. As reported in the Reuters story, the use of independent lease brokers is a standard and legal practice in the oil and gas industry. The Michigan agreements […]
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What a relief!
According to a story from KOTV in Tulsa, the change in law could cause hundreds of people who had to register as a sex offender for draining the main vein in public to come off the list. Attorney David Slane told KOTV the amendment helps clarify the law, and that he has heard of such […]
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CFN Headline of the Week
“Olivia Munn’s Side Boob Salutes Royalty and Other News” —thesuperficial.com, Nov. 2
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CFN Headline of the Week
“Olivia Munn’s Side Boob Salutes Royalty and Other News” —thesuperficial.com, Nov. 2
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What a relief!
According to a story from KOTV in Tulsa, the change in law could cause hundreds of people who had to register as a sex offender for draining the main vein in public to come off the list. Attorney David Slane told KOTV the amendment helps clarify the law, and that he has heard of such […]