“Two Headed Hereford” In Renaissance Europe, before the advent of museums as we think of them today, there were private collections of things unable to be classified or understood called wunderkammer, or “cabinet of wonders.” The items were encyclopedic collections of objects whose collective categorization were beyond the means of classification. Some items were unclear […]
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LETTERS
Oklahoma Gazette provides an open forum for the discussion of all points of view in its Letters to the Editor section. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Letters can be mailed, faxed, emailed to pbacharach@okgazette. com or sent online at okgazette.com, but include a city of residence and contact […]
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LETTERS
Oklahoma Gazette provides an open forum for the discussion of all points of view in its Letters to the Editor section. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Letters can be mailed, faxed, emailed to pbacharach@okgazette. com or sent online at okgazette.com, but include a city of residence and contact […]
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Mitt happens
The fundraiser for Romney’s campaign began at 8 a.m., cost $500 per person or $2,500 for photo opportunities, was closed to the media and included such names on the host committee list as former Gov. Frank Keating, State Auditor and Inspector Gary Jones, Continental Resources’ Harold Hamm and Larry Nichols of Devon Energy. The second […]
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Just a piece, please Think you know pizza? Consider this: In Japan, pizza fans may put squid or sweet corn on their pie, and in India, the choice may be pickled ginger, minced mutton or tofu. Guess we’ll stick with our gooey, messy, pepperoni-and-cheese pizza, the No. 1 choice of many hungry Oklahomans. —Carol Smaglinski, […]
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The pursuit of happiness
“Lots of people think the ‘pursuit of happiness’ is a linear process, so they live in a state of expectancy,” said Marti MacGibbon. “But you can experience happiness in the present moment, without waiting, if you give yourself permission.” To do that, she recommends these tips: —Recognize that happiness is available now: “You can do […]
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Conventional concerns
Two timelines, which were created by Architectural Design Group, were presented to the City Council at its June 14 meeting, and to the MAPS 3 park and modern streetcar subcommittees at their June 15 meetings. MAPS 3 Program Manager Eric Wenger said the issue was not voted on at the City Council meeting because council […]
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Thunder shouldn’t take the Memphis Grizzlies lightly
But now, they’re back. Expectation. Pressure. Stress. After the Thunder wiped their hands clean of the Nuggets, in terms of just taking another step, it was mission accomplished. Winning a playoff series meant this season could be seen as nothing but a complete success. Oklahoma City had progressed a little more. There was another jump […]
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Productivity booster
Unfortunately, interruptions are commonplace in the workplace, and can be a barrier to success. The key, said business coach Danita Johnson Hughes, is to control those interruptions so you can reduce stress and, therefore, become more productive. To that end, she suggests: • organizing and prioritizing your work on a regular, constant basis; • being […]
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Counterpoint: Scrutinizing science
The most recent was the Scientific Education and Academic Freedom Act carried by Rep. Sally Kern, R-Oklahoma City. Each has ultimately been defeated mainly due to pressure exerted by the science departments of the major universities in Oklahoma. It is hard for me to understand why, since I believe the adage, “Truth does not fear […]