Obama to sign extension of jobless benefits Nov 6, 2009
The president on Wednesday introduced Republican Chuck Hagel of Nebraska and Democrat David Boren of Oklahoma as co-chairmen of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board. The job of the board is to provide Obama with an independent source of advice about the effectiveness of the intelligence community. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
GMX Resources Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial and Operating Results and Guidance Nov 6, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 6, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GMX Resources Inc. (Nasdaq: - ) (visit to view the most recent Company presentation and for more information on the Company) today reported financial and operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and updated 2009 through 2011 guidance. Related Quotes. (Primezone Releases)
Opinion: This time, all politics local Nov 5, 2009
That's why you have Democratic governors in red states such as Oklahoma and Wyoming, but Republican ones in blue states such as Vermont and Hawaii. That does not mean that local elections can't tell us anything about national trends -- the White House would be feeling better, certainly, if Democrats had won New Jersey, and likewise Republicans if they'd won NY-23. (CNN)
Virginia Smyth, 90, helped pioneer services for seniors Nov 5, 2009
in 1919, Mrs. Smyth graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree in social work and earned her master's in social work at Smith College in Northampton, Mass ... Mrs. Smyth is survived by half-brother Harbon Hugh McIntire of Oklahoma City, Okla. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Get ready for the Grand Old Tea Party takeover Nov 4, 2009
Jacob Roecker, the founder of , one of the groups that endorsed Hoffman, said other Republicans could be in trouble next year -- look at Florida, where conservative Marco Rubio is picking up energy the way the movement that powered Hoffman did, or Roecker's own Oklahoma, where conservatives hope to challenge longtime Rep. Tom Cole, a member of the GOP House leadership. (Salon)
Global warming Nov 4, 2009
"Cap and trade is very expensive. This is something the American people can't tolerate and I don' think they will," said Oklahoma Sen. James Inhofe, the panel's ranking Republican and a vocal skeptic of climate chance science. (Salon)
An NAACP Chapter of a Different Hue Nov 4, 2009
the Southeast Asian presidents in Seattle and San Jose; the Latino executive committee members in the Southwest; the Native American members in Alabama and Oklahoma. More than any other example, though, the Maine prison chapter has become a kind of symbol of the 100-year-old civil rights group finding its way on the shifting terrain of race. (CBS News -- US)
Eyebrow Waxing Can Spread Herpes Nov 4, 2009
The biggest concern right now are the different diseases that are spread from re-dipping the stick, more specifically the eye herpes, said Sherry Lewelling with the Oklahoma board of cosmetology. Oklahomas board is trying to get the word out about an increase of eye herpes cases in surrounding Midwest states that have been directly linked to eyebrow waxing and poor sanitary practices. (Click2Houston, TX)
Pastors Open Online Churches Nov 3, 2009
An Oklahoma megachurch named LifeChurch. tv in a nod to its use of technology is considered the pioneer of the form. (Click2Houston, TX)
AP: Hardest-Hit Areas Recovering Slowly Nov 3, 2009
Midwestern and Plains states such as Oklahoma, Nebraska, North Dakota and Iowa avoided the worst of the housing and financial crises. And Oklahoma and North Dakota have recently benefited from rising oil prices. (Click2Houston, TX)
Why Does the U.S. Want to Talk to Sri Lanka's Tiger Tamer? Nov 3, 2009
According to Fonseka and other Sri Lankan officials, the DHS contacted the general on Oct. 28 during his trip to the U.S. to visit his daughters, who live in Oklahoma. Fonseka, who holds a U.S. green card permanent-residency certificate, was asked to show up for an interview on Nov. 4. (Time.com)
Couple sue neighbors over backyard smoking Nov 2, 2009
Health officials to seek smoking ban in Oklahoma. Anti-smoking advocates called on lawmakers Thursday to make bars and restaurants in Oklahoma smoke-free by closing loopholes in the state law restricting smoking in public places ... Officials from the American Heart Association and the state Department of Health said they will support legislation next year to ban smoking in bars and restaurants, similar to a bill that died in the Oklahoma House last spring. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
A woman's right to choose a losing candidate? Nov 1, 2009
" Because that's exactly how it works when you don't choose a dirty abortion: The child never suffers, her life ends peacefully in less than a day, and everyone goes home grieving but changed for the better. It is just that simple. Except for how none of it is anywhere near as simple as this episode makes it out to be. Late-term abortion providers are not murderers by every possible definition, removing any doubt about the morality of their work. They do not operate outside the law or announce... (Salon)
Break Up the Party Oct 31, 2009
Michelle Bachmann of Minnesota, Tom Cole of Oklahoma, Todd Tihart of Kansas, and Dana Rohrabacher of California. Cole, a former political consultant, chaired the House Republicans' national campaign committee during the 2008 election cycle. (The American Conservative)
Congresswoman Fallin to marry Oct 30, 2009
Oklahoma Congresswoman Mary Fallin (R) is set to be married, according to a report. Fallin got engaged to Oklahoma attorney Wade Christensen on Tuesday ... The Oklahoman flagged his previous donation to Fallin's campaign, but also a donation to former Sen. (TheHill.com)
Israel's Omri Casspi leaps into NBA as his Tel Aviv club totters Oct 30, 2009
Tel Aviv - When Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi buried his first jump shot yesterday against the Oklahoma Thunder, the swish was celebrated back home in basketball-loving Israel as its long awaited National Basketball Association debut. But the Jewish state's coming out on one of professional sports grandest stages comes at an awkward moment for the team that boosted Casspi to the big time. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
CQ: NY23 hits its tipping point Oct 30, 2009
Tom Cole, an Oklahoma Republican who is, to my knowledge, the only former political consultant currently serving in the Congress. While he is ideologically conservative he boasts a lifetime 94 percent rating from the American Conservative Union Cole is a shrewd and canny campaign strategist whose avuncular personality masks a Type A drive and a determination to excel. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Dist. 7 candidates not much alike Oct 30, 2009
Education: Oklahoma State University, bachelor's degree in history and education; Emporia State University, master's degree in library science and education. Family status: Married; a daughter, 40; a son, 44. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Market Forecaster Oct 30, 2009
Cash feeders at the closely watched Oklahoma City auction were steady to 1. 00 higher this week compared to last week. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Caption Contest Winner: A Loving Embrace Oct 30, 2009
This caption submitted by Byron Linkous of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma stood out to each of our six judges. Linkous' caption: "Despite this warm embrace, by the time the Florida senate election is held, Obama is expected to be Anti-Crist! Linkous and each weekly winner's name will be printed in the HUMAN EVENTS print edition as well. Look for the next caption contest this Monday and send your best captions to CaptionContest@eaglepub.com before noon on Thursday. Note: We've received reader feedback... (Human Events Online)
Looking Back Oct 29, 2009
Stewart Alcorn of Perry, Oklahoma, is here looking after the buildings he is having erected on his farm southeast of town. Mrs. J.L. Shillig and two youngest children came down from Kalona Saturday evening and Sundayed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wombacker. (Kalona News, IA)
Political Grapevine Oct 28, 2009
Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn writes on political Web site RealClearPolitics: "Why... on the eve of the most important domestic policy debate in a generation, are the president's advisers talking about Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh and Fox News?". Coburn says the administration's fight with Fox is not consistent with candidate Obama's call to take the smallness out of politics, adding: "The Barack Obama I know and worked with in the Senate is capable of so much more.". (Fox News)
Senate OKs 3.4% pay hike for troops Oct 24, 2009
James Inhofe of Oklahoma blasted the measure for calling for just a 4 percent boost in Pentagon funding. "The bill is the beginning of a downward spiral in defense spending," Inhofe said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Click to read:Gays Will Get Hate Crimes Protections Oct 23, 2009
"The purchase of some models could be absolutely free," Roger Gaddis of Ada Electric Cars in Oklahoma said earlier this year ... We should note that some states, such as Oklahoma, have caught on to the giveaway and are debating whether to cancel or limit their state credits ... I thought this was a done deal, especially since those people in Oklahoma. (CBS News)
GMX Resources Inc. Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering and Pricing of $75 Million Principal Amount of Convertible Senior Notes Offering Oct 23, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 23, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GMX Resources Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: - ) today announced that it has priced a public offering of 6,950,000 shares of its common stock, which was previously announced at 5,750,000 shares, at $15. 00 per share as well as a public offering of $75 million aggregate principal amount of its convertible senior notes due 2015, which was previously announced at $70 million aggregate principal amount, and expects the issuance and delivery of the... (Primezone Releases)
Republicans and premature celebration Oct 21, 2009
The big jump for Republican candidates appears in Red states (Oklahoma, Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee), in Blue states (Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maine), and in Purple states (Florida and New Hampshire ... Republicans have never had a state representative from Oklahoma's 65th District and Delaware's 19th Senate District has been represented by Democrats for a long time ... Oklahoma House (65) 0% 56% GOP +56. (Harper's Magazine)
Theyve been watching Red Dawn again Oct 21, 2009
If you don t think it can t happen, ask any government employee who works in Oklahoma City what if felt like to have the shock wave go through their body. ken. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Burlington School Board Seat up for election, building project to begin Oct 21, 2009
FFA Parliamentary/Procedure Team representing Oklahoma at national convention ... Superintendent Elliott reported on happenings at the District 2 Oklahoma Secondary School Board Association meeting in Waynoka ... They have the opportunity to represent the entire state of Oklahoma at the National FFA Convention this week in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Best from Sunday Oct 19, 2009
The Longhorns knocked off rival Oklahoma on Saturday because of their defense. ATLANTA - Virginia Tech might have lost its shot at a national championship on another doomed trip to Atlanta. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Accountants sue charity for wrongful dismissal Oct 18, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Two accountants are suing Feed The Children for wrongful dismissal after they notified the charity's board that the organization owed $1 ... In a lawsuit filed in Oklahoma County District Court, Stephanie Dean and Stefani Hovarter said the charity fired them after they informed the board of the "potential fraud or illegality in the failure to report and pay taxes owed to the state of Oklahoma." ... The board fired the accountants Sept. 29, the Oklahoman newspaper reported... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Freshman queen, Ranger king and queen announced Oct 18, 2009
Janel Mitchell, Arnett freshman, was crowned Freshman Queen at Northwestern Oklahoma State University Tuesday during one of the first official events leading to the university s annual homecoming celebration next week ... She also is a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha, the Student Government Association (SGA), President s Leadership Class, Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association (OBEA) and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Global Warming, Global Government Oct 17, 2009
It is so important to remember that under the Al Gore model, of 1 degree per century, that we here in Oklahoma have less than 500 years before our weather is similar to that of Texas, which scientists rightly predict will bring the end of civilization as we know it. We will have only 500 years to bring football coaches from Texas, to modify our methods of fall training at high schools and middle schools, or face dehydration and mass casualties among our football playing children. (The American Conservative)
Garth Brooks ends semi-retirement Oct 17, 2009
The resort is providing a private jet so Brooks can jet back to his Oklahoma home and take his children to school during the week. He will perform for 15 weeks a year and the deal means he could play there for the next five years. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Obama, Washington ready to pander to older voters Oct 16, 2009
Dan Boren, Oklahoma, 2nd District, (202) 454-5262 Rep. Leonard Boswell, Iowa, 3rd District, (202) 547-1334 Rep. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
GOP Needs More Conservative Substance, More Moderate Tone Oct 14, 2009
By contrast, in the most conservative states (Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Utah, South Carolina) more than 45% defined themselves as very conservative or conservative. . (Townhall.com)
Gore Vidals United States of Fury, Johann Hari, The Independent Oct 9, 2009
He holidayed with the Kennedys, cruised for men with Tennessee Williams, was urged to run for Congress by Eleanor Roosevelt, co-wrote some of the most iconic Hollywood films, damned US foreign policy from within, sued Truman Capote, got fellated by Jack Kerouac, watched his cousin Al Gore get elected President and still lose the White House, and finally, bizarrely befriended and championed the Oklahoma bomber, Timothy McVeigh ... His grandfather was Thomas Pryor Gore, the Senator for Oklahoma... (Harper's Magazine)
Pawlenty to Headline Iowa GOP Event... Oct 8, 2009
The Fix - Pawlenty to Iowa. The Fix THE FRIDAY LINES. (The Drudge Report)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 7, 2009
Police say three people who robbed a man's Oklahoma flat were caught by his wife in the Philippines, who saw them on the webcam the couple communicate with while apart. A maths teacher in Ohio has set a new world record by growing a 1,725-pound pumpkin. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Monthly reports approved by commissioners Oct 7, 2009
Cook said she s received verbal indications that the grant from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce involving stimulus money was virtually a sure thing. She said there would be no word until at least February on the TIGER grant involving the railroad s request for stimulus funding. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Give us some straight talk on health care Oct 2, 2009
TIGER wrote on Oct 1, 2009 8:22 AM:" I think Niemi's article hits the nail on the head. I never heard the term "bed-wetter" either, but with all the names thrown around, I'm sure it was used, but don't fret about a name. We have a bigger problem with government operated healthcare, and do not be fooled for a moment that it is off the table. Another thing, It was brought up by the pro-public run healthcare crowd on an earlier story that TORT reform will only save 3 cents if enacted! That is... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Henry Bellmon, Okla. governor, GOP leader Oct 1, 2009
Henry Bellmon was the first Republican governor of Oklahoma, elected in 1963. (The Oklahoman via Ap) By Associated Press / October 1, 2009 ... OKLAHOMA CITY - Henry Louis Bellmon, who in 1963 became Oklahoma s first Republican governor since statehood and is known as the father of the state s modern Republican Party, died Tuesday. (Boston Globe)
99 of top 100 metros suffer job losses Oct 1, 2009
Oklahoma City, loss of 11,300 jobs (-2. 0%). (Buffalo Business First, NY)
OUR VIEW: Terrorist bomb plot comes to the prairie Sep 30, 2009
If Finton had been able to carry out his plan, it nearly could have been a repeat of the Oklahoma City bombing of 1995 in which two Americans destroyed the federal building in downtown Oklahoma City, Okla. That bombing killed 168 people and injured hundreds more. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Buffalo named third-poorest city in U.S. Sep 30, 2009
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Newsweek: New tapes reveal the 'real' Bill Clinton Sep 26, 2009
Oklahoma City and the World Trade Center are still undamaged when the tapes start whirring. (Other things, by contrast, retain their old shape. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Feds Probe Census Worker Hanging in Ky. Sep 26, 2009
The most deadly attack on federal workers came in 1995 when the federal building in Oklahoma City was devastated by a truck bomb, killing 168 and injuring more than 680. Timothy McVeigh, who was executed for the bombing, carried literature by ultra-right-wing, anti-government authors. (CBS News -- US)
A Higher Calling Sep 25, 2009
Nebraska fans are still among the best and most gracious in America, but we worry too much about what ESPN says, or whether were keeping up with Texas, Oklahoma, Florida and USC. We only think Pederson planted that seed in our brains ... Or Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, USC, Miami, Missouri, Ohio State or Michigan. (Nebraska Statepaper)
HSBC bids farewell to dollar supremacy... Sep 25, 2009
" If there is, then goodness will prevail. If not, then we are all doomed to eternal damnation, dollar or no dollar. America is God's champion. Her mission is to protect freedom and liberty for everyone, not just Americans. Those misusing her power and resources will pay a hefty price when the Spirit World opens its doors and the multitudes there come down here to set things right. Keep in mind, the physical earth only has 6.5 billion people, but the Spirit World has well over hundreds of... (The Drudge Report)
GOP stokes fires of rage Sep 24, 2009
Senator James Inhofe of Oklahoma and Representative Jean Schmidt of Ohio encouraged the birthers, who deny that Obama is eligible to be president, while Kansas Representative Lynn Jenkins said the Republican Party needs a great white hope. Then along came Joe Wilson and his primal scream. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Click to read:Census Data Reflects Recession's Impact Sep 22, 2009
Regions in New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, Alaska, Oklahoma and Georgia also fared poorly. The numbers help explain why the debate over illegal immigration and health insurance is so heated. (CBS News)
Pawlenty Raises Specter of Appeasement... Sep 19, 2009
War on Terror - Clinton 0 and Al Qaeda - 7 1993 - The first World Trade Center bombing 1995 - Attempted crashing of plane on White House 1995 - Oklahoma City bombing 1996 - Khobar Towers bombing - Saudi Arabia 1998 - U.S. Embassy bombings Kenya/Tanzania 2000 - USS Cole Bombing - Yemen Clinton response - Little or NOTHING ... War on Terror - Clinton 0 and Al Qaeda - 7 1993 - The first World Trade Center bombing 1995 - Attempted crashing of plane on White House 1995 - Oklahoma City bombing 1996 -... (The Drudge Report)
- From the Left: Culture war, literally 0 Sep 17, 2009
It s one thing to read these stories in isolation and another to see them collected, and thereby connected, here, one extremist plot after another in the 14 years since Oklahoma City. It gives you a sense that apologies to Buffalo Springfield there s something happening here and what it is is all too clear. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
LEONARD PITTS JR.: Culture war, quite literally Sep 16, 2009
It's one thing to read these stories in isolation and another to see them collected, and thereby connected, here, one extremist plot after another in the 14 years since Oklahoma City. The report provides troubling context for the outrageous behavior that has attended the election of our first African-American president. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
'Dirty Dancing' Star Patrick Swayze Dies At 57 Sep 15, 2009
Swayze played Darrel "Dary" Curtis, the oldest of three wayward brothers - and essentially the father figure - in a poor family in small-town Oklahoma. Other '80s films included "Red Dawn," "Grandview U.S.A." (for which he also provided choreography) and "Youngblood," once more with Lowe, as Canadian hockey teammates. (W-USA News, DC)
NO LIE! SC's Wilson Rakes In $750,000 in Less Than 48 Hours... Sep 12, 2009
I am contributing to Congressional races all over the country - I live in Oklahoma and we only have one Dem and he will be out next year, bet on it. Posted by: Cezanne | September 11, 2009 8:23 PM. (The Drudge Report)
Budget woes, national reform color Bay State's health care future Sep 12, 2009
Families USA, a national advocate for consumers, said the number of individuals uninsured nationwide exceeds the collective population of 24 states: Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Opponents of national health reform plans argue that government involvement in health care will hinder... (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Turbulent stock market hammers U.S. Global Investor's earnings Sep 12, 2009
U.S. Global concludes quarter with 74 percent drop in net income - San Antonio Business Journal. for free extra services. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
UTSA awards athletic complex design contract to San Antonio, Dallas firms Sep 11, 2009
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Click to read:Obama Tells Congress to Stop Bickering Sep 10, 2009
In May, Oklahoma lawmakers restricted illegal immigrants from receiving most public benefits; other states, such as Nebraska, are seeking to follow suit. A bill introduced in Indiana this month would make hospitals report how much they spend on illegal immigrants. (CBS News)
Meet the knuckleheads of the U.S. Senate (124) Sep 9, 2009
Maybe teenage lesbianism is so rampant in Oklahoma because their young women are more highly evolved than the cro-magnon douchenozzles they have to choose from as mates. Ya think. (Salon)
Rockport author joins skeptics at Global Warming conference Sep 9, 2009
Until spring of 2009, Morano was communications director for the Republicans on the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, working for Senator James Inhofe of Oklahoma. Inhofe was majority chairman of the committee until January 2007. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Health Care Tops Congress' Full Agenda Sep 9, 2009
s also true that a similar amendment, by Oklahoma Republican Sen. Tom Coburn, which would automatically enroll all members of Congress and their staffs in the so-called public plan, passed in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. (CBS News)
Incentives for making SBA loans may be going away soon Sep 8, 2009
More important than the loan guarantees have been the stimulus funds that have covered the loan fees potential borrowers pay, said Dwight Hilton, Wells Fargo s regional sales manager for SBA lending in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. This article is for Paid Subscribers ONLY.. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Obama’s speech worries some parents Sep 6, 2009
muleFunk wrote on Sep 5, 2009 9:36 PM:" Dissent is one thing.Frothing hatred is another.Let me remind you that the Domestic Terrorists are the ones that blew up the Oklahoma City Federal Building after listening to foolishness like this by those nuts out west. Also we have our own terrorist here in Maury.If you don't remember go back to the late 90's and the guy who was trying to shoot up the daycare in Nashville had a cashe of weapons here in Columbia.Some of the things that are posted by the... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Market Forecaster Sep 5, 2009
Cash feeders at the closely watched Oklahoma City auction were 1 to 3 lower compared to last week. USDA reported last week's beef export salesat 9,200 tonnes, down from 11,400 tonnes the previous week. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
