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Runoff rundown
From a field of six, Ed Shadid and Charlie Swinton were the top two vote-getters in the March 1 primary election. Neither candidate received 50 percent of the vote, although Swinton got the highest number with 43 percent, compared to Shadid’s 35 percent. In the March 1 election, incumbents Meg Salyer in Ward 6 and […]
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Downtown lacks a decent grocery store
We lack a decent grocery store in this part of town. I am not talking some giant megastore (like Walmart), but something smaller along the lines of a Trader Joe’s. With the number of apartment complexes in this part of town, we do have enough of a population base to support a smaller store like […]
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Every foot matters
Despite the progress made as a result of MAPS and the tremendous improvements currently under way through Project 180, we still seem to lose sight of a few fundamental principles of good urbanism, especially the fact that every foot really matters. Every foot of distance matters to pedestrians. People traveling on foot typically are unwilling […]
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Summer Wars
This weekend, Oklahoma City of Museum of Art’s Noble Theater is all about the anime, screening two 2009 hits from Japan. One of them, “Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance,” is your standard, incomprehensible chunk of clanketyclank-clank fighting. The other, “Summer Wars,” is a welcome respite from that. It still delivers plenty of action, but […]
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Start your engines
Meanwhile, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett said he is hopeful Grand Prix racing will be a reality in Oklahoma City, maybe as soon as 2012. Senate Bill 160, the Municipal Motor Vehicle Racing Act, would allow a city or public trust to issue racing permits for street races and allow permit holders to limit access […]
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Slow burn
Similar to the local Fraternal Order of Police contract approved in December, it keeps in place most provisions from the previous year’s contract. However, it increases the city’s insurance contribution from $9,500 to $10,540 per employee participating in IAFF’s health and welfare benefits plans. The cost of the contract, which expires June 30, is approximately […]
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Tips to avoid the anxiety of getting bumped
If you make the decision to move down, prepare yourself for an evening filled with anxiety. For some reason, it’s mildly terrifying sitting in seats that are not your own. Every single person that comes walking toward your section looks like they’re “The One.” You can’t really enjoy the game because you’re constantly scanning for […]
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Hey! Do this
Sing this Having just released her fourth album, “A Token of the Wreckage,” indie songstress Megan Slankard performs 8 p.m. Saturday at Othello’s, 434 Buchanan in Norman. The singer-songwriter has received rave reviews for her impressive vocals, commanding stage presence and memorable melodies. Admission is free. Call 360-2353 or visit meganslankard.com. Saturday Wrestle this Catch […]
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Eight is enough
MAPS 3 convention center subcommittee members got a look at size estimates for the forthcoming facility at its March 1 meeting, as well as some of the potential sites. And without a “headquarters hotel,” which may require some incentives from the city for development, connected to a future convention center, the project may be unable […]