keep the film rebate The Outsiders, Twister, Rumble Fish, The Grapes of Wrath … You’ve probably heard of these films, and know that they were shot, at least in part, in Oklahoma. What you probably don’t know is that the film industry in Oklahoma is growing at a rapid pace, bringing jobs and money to […]
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State of play
If you’re tired of telling your little ones to use their indoor voices, take them to one of these swell play places and let someone else do the hollering for you. Get smarter Thanks to rotating exhibits and hands-on areas, museums aren’t what they used to when we were kids. Up your children’s IQ with […]
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No more ‘war’
I think there is bigger story behind these two articles. Here was an obviously competitive, intelligent, motivated young man with problems. His health issues were “well-documented.” His “run-ins with the law have been well-documented.” According to both articles, these problems have been known since at least high school. Jim Priest, the executive director of the […]
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PR BS
—“Dream Foods International Donates 70,000 Lime Burst Squeeze Bottles to Feed The Children” —“First Flush, Shincha, & High Mountain Oolong: Seasonal & Artisanal Tea from TeaTrekker” —“GWEN STEFANI HOSTS PRIVATE HARAJUKU-THEMED TEA PARTY AT ROYAL/T TO SUPPORT SAVE THE CHILDREN’S JAPAN EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY FUND” —“News Release” —“Dinner Made Easy with EcoZip! Yes it is Possible!! […]
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PR BS
—“Denny’s Turns Culinary World Upside Down, Again!” —“Consumer Wellness Center launches free downloadable report: 25 Amazing Facts About Food” —“ACOG to launch search Wednesday for Central OK’s Clean Air Ambassador” —“Fischer & Wieser’s Irresistible Texas Sauces Heat Up Asia’s Leading Food and Hospitality Show” —“LINE-X(R) PROTECTIVE COATINGS IS NOW AVAILABLE IN OKLAHOMA CITY & EDMUNTON, […]
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PR BS
—“Hire a licensed contractor to fix electrical and plumbing problems” —“FOR RELEASE: Veggie Burgers for Vegetarians, Vegans…and the Rest of Us!”—“esophageal cancer photo” —“Selexys Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase I Clinical Study” —“Vetern OB/GYN Joins Mercy Clinic El Reno” —“Process of Creating Global Standards for Responsible Freshewate Trout Aquaculture Enters Final Stage” —“TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON […]
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These Amazing Shadows
At the start of the documentary “These Amazing Shadows,” various film lovers talk about the magic of going to the movies, using phrases like “window to the world” and “religious experience.” But the way things go at the multiplexes these days — texters, talkers, popcornmunchers — when’s the last time you felt that sense of […]
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PR BS
—“Emergency Exercise Deemed Successful at Rose State College” —“Celebrate Administrative Professionals day at Taco Bueno.” —“Annoucing 100% Natural Lipton Iced Tea” —“UCO Invites Proposals To Add Fifth Sorority To Greek Community” —“This Cinco De Mayo, Choose Your Tequila Wisely” —“EXCLUSIVE – the best metal core tank tops EVER!” —“LIFETIME & DEMI MOORE ENTER INTO MULTI-PROJECT […]
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Parks and recreation
Earlier this spring, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department announced that Adair State Park in Stilwell; Beaver Dunes in Beaver; Boggy Depot in Atoka; Brushy Lake in Sallisaw; Heavener Runestone in Heavener; Lake Eucha in Jay; and Wah- Sha-She in Copan will close on Aug. 15. The good news is that the 10 employees whose […]
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But that’s my stapler
But that time can be diminished by broaching the topics in a way that improves working relationships. “Disagreements, disputes, and honest differences are normal in any workplace,” said Dinkin, who heads the National Conflict Resolution Center. “When these normal occurrences are treated as opportunities for exploring new ideas about projects, they can become catalysts for […]