Neil deGrasse Tyson, Mr. Science himself, was hosting the debut episode of Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey on March 9 when the broadcast was interrupted by a TV spot about the upcoming Fox 25 primetime nightly news, according to independent news source The Raw Story. Cosmos is a 13-episode documentary series exploring nature, science and the […]
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Failed money grabber
Lawton police officer Alicia Redding was one of the officers who responded to the 911 call that was placed by a group of teenagers who heard shouts for help coming from the manhole. She said she was surprised that the man had sustained only minor injuries during his two-day stint underground. Lawton police officers rescued […]
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We’re No. 49!
According to a Gallup poll, Oklahomans are only slightly less unhappy than Louisiana residents. Oklahoma ranked No. 49 on the list of The Happiest States in America. The poll was based on “life evaluation, emotional health, work environment, physical health, healthy behaviors and access to basic necessities,” reported Business Insider. We guess perpetually being one […]
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Lots of class. Literally.
OU was recently awarded the Davis Cup in recognition of the honor. The Davis UWC program teams universities abroad with partner universities in the United States. Participating students are required to complete high school in a special program designed to get them up to speed for English-only instruction. OU President David Boren is, according to […]
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Quote of the week
“You don’t earn nicknames like Wild Wild Westbrook and the Kate Moss of the NBA without dressing up like a Floral Samurai Nerd every now and then. Even when Russ is bad, he’s always kind of amazing.” — GQ magazine, March 2014 issue.
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We’re no. 2!
Oklahoma City ranked No. 2 because of a low cost of living at 14.5 percent, which is lower than the U.S. average, and a low rate of unemployment at 5.7 percent with the U.S. average at 8.6 percent Fifty of the most populous cities in the U.S. were ranked based on cost of living, rank […]
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Hamm remains at helm
Continental Resources CEO and Oklahoman Harold Hamm received good news recently in the divorce case with his estranged wife, Sue Ann Hamm, Forbes reported. There was speculation that Hamm could lose 70 percent controlling interest in the company, meaning his wife would win a big chunk of that black gold fortune. However, in a Feb. […]
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Grody misconduct
Other than the pointed abuse of privilege in this case, it turns out the guy wasn’t even her attorney, NewsOK reported. It took three months for the sham to be discovered, but after it was, the inmate agreed to participate in a sting, Sheriff John Whetsel told NewsOK. Back in January, she’d contacted attorney Frank […]
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But it also could be better. A report from the Spreadsheets app shows that our in-out, in-out action lasts an average of about two minutes and 21 seconds, landing Oklahoma at the No. 38 time slot of all 50 states. New Mexicans peaked at just over seven minutes. Alaskans are hitand-run masters at 1 minute […]
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Inhofe bashes proposed bill
For the past 15 years, Inhofe fostered a friendly relationship with African countries and shifted his interest in the continent from religion to politics during that time, reported NewsOK.com. See, he is buddies with Yoweri Museveni, president of Uganda. Inhofe travels to Africa twice a year to discuss foreign policy, U.S. aid (about $400 million […]