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    Party with your SO's ex?  Jan 6, 2009
    I think Florida/Oklahoma will be a high scoring game, but Oklahoma will score a lot more points ... Even though, Gainesville is a long way from Miami, it is closer than Normal Oklahoma is to Miami. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Fight the after-Christmas blues with indoor tourism (3)  Dec 30, 2008
    The Museum collection includes thousands of photographs, artifacts, and documents that tell the story of Bartlesville and surrounding areas the first glass bottle made in Oklahoma was produced by the Great Western Glass Factory, bricks engraved with Bartlesville, I.T. paved the roads of the early community; a piece of casing from the Nellie Johnstone No. 1 recalls the oil boom; a cowboy hat worn by an attendee of the famous Cowtheives and Outlaws Reunion at Woolaroc these and many more artifacts... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    Pitty-Pat’s: It’s not just for Christmas (12/18)  Dec 19, 2008
    Addison has accepted decorating assignments in Arkansas, Oklahoma City, Dallas, Birmingham, Ala. and Orlando, Fla. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

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    "I pride myself on being consistent every year, and playing at the same level,'' Duncan said after finishing with 17 points (on 7-of-13 shooting) and 13 rebounds in 35 minutes in a recent victory at Minnesota. It came in between his performances against Atlanta (19 points, 11 rebounds, 7-of-15, 35 minutes) and Oklahoma City (20, 12, 6-of-12, 36). The only things missing were a clock to punch and the coffee breaks. "Obviously, you want to be the best you can be, but it ends up where I'm sitting... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Big pitcher, big money: Yankees land Sabathia  Dec 11, 2008
    Blake Griffin had another double-double and Oklahoma remained undefeated. . (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)

    Locked in on the hoop  Dec 10, 2008
    "I mean, go play basketball. Win games. You are getting an opportunity that nobody else has. Give me that opportunity. I'd play for the Oklahoma Thunder, the worst team in the league.". Next topic: Violence plus money. (Boston Globe)

    Odyssey Marine Exploration Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results  Nov 11, 2008
    "We are very happy with our results so far this year. We have had some significant operational challenges during the third quarter, but we have seen our offshore team step up in a big way that has yielded some really promising results. During this season, we located and tentatively identified at least one of our targeted high-value shipwrecks. We also mapped a huge new area of seabed and filed admiralty arrests on four separate sites. The JWM Production crew has followed our teams offshore and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Daylight Resources Trust Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial and Operating Results-Production Growth Generates Record Funds From Operations and Adds to Financial Flexibility  Nov 5, 2008
    Daylight's realized light oil price has a high correlation to the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate at Cushing, Oklahoma ("WTI") price and the Canadian to US dollar exchange rate. Canadian light oil prices correlate to refinery postings, which includes the Edmonton par price, that adjust WTI for the Canadian to US dollar exchange rate as well as transportation costs and quality differentials. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Series notes & Quotes: Rays look to cash in on Series appearance (Today)  Oct 26, 2008
    "The clubhouse is, what, maybe half this size. And when you have all the amenities and you get yourself a nice cheesesteak while you're waiting or watch a game on the tube -- J.P. Howell is up there watching Texas vs. Oklahoma State right now -- this kind of facility ameliorates that situation a bit and permits you to get through the moment.". About his starting pitcher, Maddon said: "Matt Garza is a different story. I don't know what he's going to do. If there's a padded room around here, I'd... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Martha Fern Miller  Sep 18, 2008
    She is survived by her husband Alvin R. Miller; three daughters, Linda and husband Steve Zimmerman of Goshen, Roeleta and husband John Eicher of Middlebury, Indiana, Lesa and husband Michael McCant of Denver, Colorado; three sons, Rick and wife Renee Miller of Riverside, Iowa, Loren and wife Cinda Miller of Sturgis, Michigan, Rollin and wife Jolene Miller of Skiatook, Oklahoma; 17 grandchildren; father and step-mother, Ivan and Esther (Knepp) Swartzentruber of Montgomery, Indiana; three sisters,... (Kalona News, IA)

    BalloonFest Over Poteau, Okla. October 24, 25  Sep 9, 2008
    Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Hot Air Balloons will fly high over LeFlore County, Oklahoma as Poteau kicks off its Fourth Annual BalloonFest Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th ... "We are especially pleased that the Oklahoma Department of Transportation chose the event to be on the cover of the 2008 Official State of Oklahoma Map. We want everyone to come and see what the excitement is about. BalloonFest organizers have worked very hard and this is one of the premier events of the region... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Jury selection to begin in O.J. Simpson robbery ...  Sep 8, 2008
    Oklahoma Troopers got a call that a homicide suspect from California was in Oklahoma. . (FOX23.com, OK)

    Community Events  Aug 30, 2008
    Selections will include songs from Cabaret, Oklahoma, Hairspray, My Fair Lady, Chicago, and many others, together with band renditions of some well-known favorites. There is limited seating available on the stairways in the Alley, but concertgoers may bring chairs. (Melrose Free Press, MA)

    4-Hers, including Kale Thompson show here with his goat, are getting excited as the the local and state fair dates get closer. The Jackson County Fair will be held Sept. 3-6, the Oklahoma State Fair will be held Sept. 11-21 and the Tulsa State Fair will be held Sept. 25-Oct. 5.  Aug 29, 2008
    The Jackson County Fair will be held Sept. 3-6, the Oklahoma State Fair will be held Sept. 11-21 and the Tulsa State Fair will be held Sept. 25-Oct ... Published: Thursday, August 28, 2008 3:49 PM CDT Oklahoma 4-Hers are nearing the time of year when they are able to showcase their hard work as they prepare for their local county fairs, as well as the 2008 Oklahoma State Fair and the Tulsa State Fair ... Club members have been showcasing project work for the Oklahoma State Fair for nearly a... (Altus Times, OK)

    Obituaries for Tuesday, August 19, 2008  Aug 19, 2008
    They both enjoyed working at their respective professions in Oklahoma, Illinois, Montana, Alaska and New Mexico, where Ruby worked in clinics, schools and hospitals as a speech pathologist and her husband was a university professor. Together, they traveled to many foreign countries during their summer vacations. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    • Bush blasts Russia's 'bullying and intimidation'  Aug 15, 2008
    " Post Comment Name Enter your comments and post to forum By participating you agree to our and represent that you are not under the age of 13. Discussion What do you think of Georgia's attempt to retake the breakaway republic of South Ossetia and Russia's reponse? Do you think this conflict has increased the tensions between Moscow and the West? 1. Funny - does the Russia's support of the right of the provinces (S. Ossetia and Abhasia) to determine the question of whether they remain within the... (Q13.com, WA)

    Grayson County pair visitHonolulu for tournament  Jul 16, 2008
    The tournament was sponsored by Elite Sports International and featured teams from North Carolina, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas as well as Kentucky ... The Kentucky team, christened Big K or Special K by the team, won games against North Carolina and Hawaii, but lost contests against Oklahoma and a team comprised of East Coast players. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)

    4-H members tour historical trees  Jun 11, 2008
    The first stop on their tour allowed the group to view the largest cottonwood tree in Oklahoma ... This Siberian Elm is the largest of its kind in Oklahoma. (Alva Review Courier, OK)

    Heirlooms Among History  May 5, 2008
    Patrons came from surrounding areas of Montgomery County as well as across the state of Texas and areas of Oklahoma. Lake Conroe residents Dan and Mary Pat Case attended the event last year, and said the fellowship and friendships between antique collectors and the opportunity to discover antique treasures is what keeps them coming back. (Conroe Courier, TX)

    Spring Antiques Show and Sale slated April 1-3 (4)  Apr 10, 2008
    Dealers from Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Texas and Oklahoma will have treasures of elegant and depression glass, estate jewelry, cut glass, furniture, linens, fine china, sterling silver, clocks, coins, prints, quilts, crocks, buttons, sewing notions, pattern glass, pottery, Native American items, and many choice collectibles ... He is the owner of Art and Antique Restoration, Oklahoma City. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    Hoops Halls magnificent 7  Apr 8, 2008
    Oklahoma State will pay Sean Sutton 2. 7 million over 10 years as part of a settlement reached with the ex-basketball coach who resigned under pressure. (Boston Herald)

    Riley frees up OK State in OT  Mar 25, 2008
    The whistle blew just in time for Oklahoma State ... 7 seconds left in overtime to give Oklahoma State a 73-72 victory against a gritty Florida State team last night in the second round of New Orleans Regional play in Des Moines, Iowa ... Danielle Green led Oklahoma State with 23 points and Riley scored 21. (Boston Herald)

    College basketball, auto racing, prep basketball  Mar 19, 2008
    Tennessee (29-4) vs. American (21-11), 12:15Butler (29-3) vs. South Alabama (26-6), 30 minutes followingOklahoma (22-11) vs. Saint Josephs (21-12), 7:10Louisville (24-8) vs. Boise State (25-8), 30 minutes followingSecond RoundSaturdayAt The Pepsi CenterDenverWashington State-Winthrop winner vs. Notre Dame-George Mason winner, 6:40 or 9:10SundayAt The RBC CenterRaleigh, N.C.North Carolina-Mount St. Marys, Md ... Tennessee-American winner vs. Butler-South Alabama winner, 2:30Louisville-Boise... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)

    Classifieds 3/4/08  Mar 5, 2008
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    Sweet Selling Sedan  Feb 17, 2008
    The seller from Indiana is thrilled with the result, and is especially pleased that the car, sold to a private collector from Oklahoma, will receive the love and attention it deserves. Sellers of vintage automobiles run the risk that a beloved car sold at auction will be chopped up and "parted out" for restoration. (Forbes)

    Classifieds 2/5/08  Feb 6, 2008
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    Classified 1/8/08  Jan 9, 2008
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    2007 A year of change  Jan 1, 2008
    In the law enforcement arena, Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Mike Jones retired and relocated to Oklahoma City ... District Judge Ray Dean Linder received the Award of Judicial Excellence from the Oklahoma Bar Association ... This is one of many honors Judge Linder has received for his fairness, knowledge and conduct on the bench in Oklahoma courts. (Alva Review Courier, OK)

    More of this story  Dec 8, 2007
    The theme for the Dewey parade, which is being presented by the Dewey Civic Association, is An Oklahoma Centennial Christmas. The Grand Marshall for this year s parade will be Popkess Pharmacy of Dewey. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    50th annual Grammy Awards nominations (part II)  Dec 7, 2007
    NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC ALBUM Oklahoma StyleWalter Ahhaitty ds [SOAR]Watch This Dancer. Black Lodge [Canyon Records]The Ballad Of Old TimesDavis Mitchell [SOAR]ReconnectionsR. Carlos Nakai, Cliff Sarde, William Eaton Wood [Canyon Records]Totemic Flute ChantsJohnny Whitehorse [Silver Wave Records. (Variety)

    Hoarders battle puzzling affliction  Dec 1, 2007
    Slug: hoarding Date: 2007-12-02 00:00:00 Version: original Wire Category: A Words: 689 Bytes: 23040 E-Pub: N Use Warning: Must credit Oklahoma City Oklahoman Photos ... By HEATHER WARLICK The Oklahoman 2007-12-02 00:00:00 ... "Less people who have the hoarding behavior recognize that they have a problem than other people with OCD," said Jeff Dismukes, spokesman for the Oklahoma Mental Health and Substance Abuse Department. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Working to round up guns  Nov 27, 2007
    ON THE same day that the Globe criticized police Commissioner Edward Davis's proposal to search homes for guns in heavy crime areas ("," Editorial, Nov. 21), at least two gun-related stories appeared in the paper, and there were reports of at least 10 gun-related crimes nationwide: three in Texas (teenagers shot and several arrested after drive-by shootings), one in Georgia (a teenager shot dead), two in South Carolina, one in Oklahoma, a triple shooting in Las Vegas, one teen arrested in... (Boston Globe -- Editorial)

    Nativity on Gaither Mountain  Nov 22, 2007
    then later to Oklahoma City, where in 1984 she met and married Larry Acton, who served for many years as director of volunteers and missions for the United Methodist Church Oklahoma Conference. When the Actons "retired" in 2002, they moved from Oklahoma City to Gaither Mountain, so that Rose could be near her beloved mother, Mary Marie Deakins ... Rose's cherished Nativities came with her to Gaither Mountain, where a few are displayed every Christmas season; the others remain stored in a special... (Newton County Times, AR)

    Harrisburg mayor’s dream of the old West is readied for auction in Texas  Nov 9, 2007
    William W. Savage Jr., a professor of western American history at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. laughed out loud when a reporter described the plans for the museum in Pennsylvania. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Classified 11/06/07  Nov 7, 2007
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    Regional calendar Nov. 1 edition  Nov 2, 2007
    Oklahoma First Church in Belmont, UU, Concord Avenue, Belmont. Thursday, Nov. 8, 5:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 11, 3 p.m. The First Church in Belmont s Parish Hall will be the scene of some real foot-stompin rivalry between cowboys and farmers in Oklahoma. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)

    5 Arizona ghost towns  Oct 27, 2007
    Ghost Towns of Arizona, by James E. and Barbara H. Sherman (University of Oklahoma Press, 1980, $19. 95). (AZCentral -- Travel)

    We'll make big changes over the next couple of years and keep iterating and innovating.  Oct 22, 2007
    Carey grew up in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, where his father operated the family's furniture-and-appliance store ... After graduating from Oklahoma State University, he went to work for Wal-Mart as a programmer trainee, combining his retail and tech know-how. (FastCompany)

    Health Department announces flu shot clinics  Oct 13, 2007
    With more than 330,000 doses of adult and child influenza vaccine distributed to county health departments and public health care providers statewide, Oklahoma State Department of Health officials believe supplies of the influenza vaccine will be sufficient to meet this year's demand ... Oklahoma's flu season usually occurs from October through May, she said. (Norman Transcript)

    Pottery exhibit now on display at Mt. Pleasant Museum  Oct 11, 2007
    Colorado besting Oklahoma by a last-minute field goal. Auburn snapping the Florida Gators' win streak. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Bruce brings artists and their fans closer together  Oct 8, 2007
    Artists came from as far away as Oklahoma, Florida, Missouri and Minnesota to exhibit and sell their work at the show, with prices ranging from $50 etchings to more than $50,000 for commissioned work, according to Gordon. Some artists, such as John Harris of Norwalk, whose oil paintings of water drew large crowds to his booth, sold multiple items over the weekend. (Greenwich Time)

    Say goodbye to summer with drives to small-town wonders  Sep 25, 2007
    If you're in the mood for something besides lakes, one of the most popular swimming holes is at Turner Falls in Oklahoma's Arbuckle Mountains ... OK, I'll admit there's not much in Gene Autry -- "100 people, including dogs," according to Tim Wodarz, a volunteer at the Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum ... Upcoming events: Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum Film & Music Festival Sept. 26-30, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Autry's Sept. 29 birthday and Oklahoma's centennial. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Yard Art Is In Eye Of Beholder And Court  Sep 4, 2007
    In any event, he and his wife have moved to Oklahoma, partly because of the fight over his landscaping. "We didn't feel very welcome where we were at," he said, adding that he took the palm trees with him. (CBS News)

    SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET  Aug 30, 2007
    PATENTTOPRODUCT (Ganus, The Oklahoman) -- OKLAHOMA CITY: Family produces weight calculator for horses years after teenager obtains a patent. 700. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Team Merchandise, Apparel for Fans  Aug 18, 2007
    The manufacturer makes similar balls for Southern Cal, Notre Dame, Auburn, Oklahoma and several professional teams ... --Oklahoma--A Halloween Pumpkin with the team logo. (Suite101.com)

    Home Insurers' Secret Tactics Cheat Fire, Disaster Victims, Hike Profits  Aug 4, 2007
    The move was part of a $40 million settlement in a class- action lawsuit in Pottawatomie County District Court in Oklahoma in which the plaintiffs claimed the company had repeatedly and wrongly failed to pay enough for crash injuries ... McKinsey suggested the use of ACE, according to evidence presented in the district court of Grady County, Oklahoma ... In the Oklahoma case, Bridget and Donald Watkins, whose Grady County house was destroyed during a tornado in 1999, accused State Farm of... (Bloomberg -- Canada)

    Obituaries for Thursday, Aug. 3, 2007  Aug 3, 2007
    James Clifton Clif Gramling, 86, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at the Oklahoma Veterans Center in Lawton ... He worked at the Lawton Oklahoma newspaper for 40 years as a printer, retiring in 1986 ... Services will be held in Lawton, Oklahoma on Friday, Aug. 3. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Carmen to celebrate Oklahoma Centennial July 7  Jul 5, 2007
    The Carmen community will celebrate Oklahoma's 100th birthday ... The presentation is sponsored by the Oklahoma Humanities Council ... The Oklahoma Blood Institute will also sponsor a Blood Drive at the park from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Individuals who wish to donate blood can contact Bud Jackson to schedule an appointment. (Alva Review Courier, OK)

    Police: Economy may fuel increase in thefts, burglaries  Jun 30, 2007
    "One man confessed to gun burglary here and said he went to Oklahoma where he rented a booth at a flea market and sold them," Rice said. "You're seeing stuff like that which makes it harder to locate the property, and the harder it is to find the property, the harder it is to have proof of the crime even thoughyou have a suspect.Schutte said people need to pay attention to their surroundings and be smart."Lock things up," he said. "Don't leave items in a car. (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)

    Painted ponies net honor for artist  Jun 27, 2007
    Gates, an Oklahoma native and of Cherokee descent, said the idea for her pony came from the quilt on her bed, which has a repeating patter of eight stars ... "The magazine is readily available in Oklahoma, but you can't find it around here.". (Troy Messenger, AL)

    Weekend Guide  Jun 21, 2007
    Thursday, June 21, 2007. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Family tradition: Jacob\'s Cave swap is \'so family friendly that once you start coming, you don\'t stop\' ... Appellate court challenges earlier appeals rulings; Lake Sun news analysis ... Emaciated horses confiscated in Miller County ... Morgan County addresses growing pains ... DNR chiefs hosts forum in Camdenton on Tuesday ... Motorcycle accident sends two men to hospital ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="20px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Monday, June 04, 2007 Eric Wood from Oklahoma keeps an eye on his show chickens he was selling at the swap. Though only his second appearance at Jacob's Cave, he's been going to other swapping events for the past 20 years. Chickens are among the most popular poultry for sale at the swap. Pigeons, puppies, flea market finds, baked goods and lots of others could also be found. Deanna Wheeler/Lake Sun Family tradition: Jacob's Cave swap is 'so family friendly that once you start coming, you don't stop'  Jun 4, 2007
    Eric Wood from Oklahoma keeps an eye on his show chickens he was selling at the swap ... Eric Wood came all the way from Oklahoma to sell show chickens. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Galt's Jim Henke hanging up his hat after 30 years on the bench  Jun 3, 2007
    He's a farmer from Galt with a thick Oklahoma drawl who revels in his cowboy roots, parties and hunts many a critter dotting the landscape ... Some of the decorations include a bridle and collar to harness a horse, two old-fashioned lanterns, his father's old scale to weigh cotton and his grandfather's gas well sign from Oklahoma ... Born in Oklahoma, Henke attended Woodbridge Elementary School for six months in the fifth or sixth grade he doesn't recall before moving to Stockton and then to... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Swap and shop at Jacob's Cave  Jun 1, 2007
    People come from Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky. They come a long way for this. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Things to do  May 19, 2007
    This time they'll be on stage to celebrate "A Tribute to the Movies," which includes routines from "Oklahoma," "Mary Poppins," "Grease" and "The Sound of Music." Other dancers from the Patti Law School of Dance range in age all the way down to 3 years old. So it's from grandmothers to tots: Now that's a wide range of dancing feet. (Fresno Bee)

    Rescuers hunt for survivors  May 7, 2007
    7 miles wide and 22 miles long. The last tornado that strong killed 36 people in Oklahoma City on May 3, 1999. The Federal Emergency Management Agency was bringing in travel trailers to house some of the town's residents, said FEMA regional administrator Dick Hainje. (Seattle Times)

    Gas prices soar in Twin Cities  May 6, 2007
    Refining problems in Indiana and Oklahoma have reduced output, he said, while demand continues to rise. Output has also dropped as refineries switch to a special summer blend of gasoline, said Nicole Niemi, a spokeswoman for AAA-Chicago Motor Club. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Summit idea becomes reality  May 2, 2007
    PHOTOS: WELCOME TO NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA. Major tourist attractions in northwestern Oklahoma include the diamondback rattlesnake which brings tens of thousands of people to the Waynoka area each year for the annual snake hunt ... This mounted rattler was part of the Open House display at the Northwest Oklahoma Visitors Center in Alva Thursday night. (Alva Review Courier, OK)

    American Fiesta  Apr 27, 2007
    We're still with Tomlinson when he applies this knowledge to himself, recognizing that his urge to collect Fiestaware has a lot to do with his yearning to return to childhood and reconnect with his rural Oklahoma family. More to the point, it has to do with his wish to win the approval of his father and mother for his wedding with partner Leon. (Variety)

    SHNS sports sked for Wednesday, April 18, 2007  Apr 19, 2007
    MCGRATH (McGrath, Tacoma News Tribune _ Column) _ Sonics owner should take his team and run to Oklahoma City, but leave the name, records and logo in Seattle. 850. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Seminole Tribe of Florida, Power Plant Entertainment, LLC and The Cordish Company Announce Settlement of Litigation; Issue Joint Statement Relating to Certain Outstanding Litigation  Apr 19, 2007
    They are descended from a few hundred Seminoles that escaped into the Everglades in the mid-1800s, when the U.S. Government attempted to relocate all of Florida's Seminoles and other Indians to Oklahoma in what became known as "The Trail of Tears." For more information on the Seminole Tribe of Florida, visit. About Hard Rock International. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Trash or treasure?  Apr 6, 2007
    That is the question that the Southeastern Oklahoma State Continuing Education department is trying to answer with its appraisal fair. The class is scheduled from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Saturday, April 21, in the old Student Union Ballroom, is an opportunity to learn and be entertained by a certified appraiser. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)

    Busy Hands’ mostly idle after April 1  Mar 12, 2007
    I have faithful customers coming all the way from California, Oklahoma and Maine, and returning military customers who were once stationed at the Army War College. Then there are the locals who come in several times a month. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Nothing could be finer  Mar 7, 2007
    That is assuming they have kegs in Oklahoma. I would imagine they do, since it s part of the wheat belt and there probably isn t much else to do besides drink. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    With assist from Mexico, 'Dogs in mix  Feb 28, 2007
    ", 'It is possible, we can do it.' "Escandon is in the latest group of four players from Mexico playing collegiate golf as freshmen; the others are at Tennessee, Oklahoma and South Florida. "If you want to stay competitive in golf," she said, "you have to come to the states."The final round tees off at 8 a.m. today. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)

    Tommy Chong to help raise money for Ed Rosenthal's pot fight  Feb 25, 2007
    "It's fun to do this. I just wish they could see us.Attorney for Anna Nicole Smith's daughter says no funeral before TuesdayFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Anna Nicole Smith's funeral will not take place before Tuesday, the court-appointed attorney for the starlet's baby daughter said Saturday.Richard C. Milstein said in a statement he was working as quickly as possible on the funeral details for the former Playboy centerfold, who died in a Florida hotel Feb. 8 at age 39.Circuit Judge Larry... (North County Times)

    In Grafton, Vt., little art galleries are a big draw  Feb 14, 2007
    Celia Jones of Oklahoma City visits Grafton's Gallery North Star, one of Vermont's oldest art galleries which opened in 1975 and specializes in landscapes. (WENDY MAEDA/GLOBE STAFF). (Boston Globe)

    Tuition break for illegals?  Feb 11, 2007
    A majority of the undocumented immigrants in the country live in these states which include: California, Texas, Utah, New York, Oklahoma, Washington, Kansas, Illinois, New Mexico and Nebraska. For Connecticut, the proposed law requires graduation from a high school here and attendance at a school in Connecticut for one year, the same as any student, regardless of legal status, who wants to qualify for the in-state rates. (New Haven Register, CT)

    Ohio students accused of posting fake snow-day notice on school's Web site  Feb 11, 2007
    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- A man accused of managing brothels in Texas and Oklahoma has pleaded guilty to smuggling women into the country to work as prostitutes. The Austin and Oklahoma City operations run by Juan Balderas-Orosco, 34, were part of a larger ring that included brothels in 13 cities in Texas and across the nation, including New York City, Las Vegas and Atlanta, according to documents filed with his plea on Friday. (North County Times)

    No. 18 Lady Aggies Escape Against OSU, 64-63  Jan 31, 2007
    No. 18 Texas Apes Against Oklahoma St., 64-63 :: Danielle Gant hits game-winning free throw with one second left for win ... No. 18 Texas Apes Against Oklahoma St., 64-63 Danielle Gant hits game-winning free throw with one second left for win ... COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Danielle Gant hit the game-winning free throw with one second left to lift No. 18 Texas A 64-63 win over Oklahoma State on Tuesday night. (Mac-Sports.com)

    Backup Oklahoma State QB Seeks Transfer  Jan 30, 2007
    HOUSTON (AP) - Backup Oklahoma State quarterback Al Pena visited with the Houston coaching staff on Sunday and is hoping to receive a waiver from the NCAA to be able to play for the Cougars after he graduates from OSU. ... Pena began his college career at Georgia Tech and transferred to Oklahoma State after one semester. (Mac-Sports.com)

    Tennessee Breaks Up ACC Trio Atop AP Women's Poll  Jan 30, 2007
    Oklahoma fell three places to ninth after its 26-game winning streak against Big 12 opponents was snapped by a 54-52 loss to Texas A. Purdue routed Northwestern in its only game last week and jumped two places to 10th. (Mac-Sports.com)

    Stanford And Vanderbilt Crack AP Men's Top 25  Jan 30, 2007
    No. 11 Memphis starts the second 10 in the rankings, followed by Oklahoma State, Butler, Marquette and Nevada. No. 16 Virginia Tech, two weeks after moving into the poll for the first time in more than a decade, moved up eight spots after beating Miami and Georgia Tech last week. (Mac-Sports.com)

    No. 3 Cyclones Wrestling Ropes No. 4 OSU, 21-12  Jan 29, 2007
    AMES, Iowa () - The last time the Iowa State wrestling team defeated Oklahoma State twice in one season Richard Nixon was President of the United States and Robert Parks was President of Iowa State University. The third-ranked Cyclone wrestling team continues to revisit milestones of its past excellence, as ISU beat No. 4 Oklahoma State for the second time this season, 21-12, Sunday in Hilton Coliseum ... Iowa State's defeat of the Cowboys and the Cyclones' 25-9 victory at National Duals Jan. 13... (Mac-Sports.com)

    No. 21 Lady Aggies End No. 6 Oklahoma's Big 12 Streak  Jan 28, 2007
    No. 21 Texas A No. 6 Oklahoma's Big 12 Streak :: Morenike Atunrase scored 18 points before leaving with an injury ... No. 21 Texas A No. 6 Oklahoma's Big 12 Streak Morenike Atunrase scored 18 points before leaving with an injury ... (AP) -After his rugged Texas A ended Oklahoma's remarkable Big 12 winning streak with one last lunging rejection, coach Gary Blair had to ask a question of his own: "Why does defense always have to be ugly?". (Mac-Sports.com)

    No. 4 Oklahoma St. Posts Big Win Over UNI  Jan 28, 2007
    4 Oklahoma State Posts 35-6 Win Over UNI Wrestlers :: UNI got wins from 149-pounder Ryan Osgood and 157-pounder Moza Fay ... 4 Oklahoma State Posts 35-6 Win Over UNI Wrestlers UNI got wins from 149-pounder Ryan Osgood and 157-pounder Moza Fay ... CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The University of Northern Iowa wrestling team fell to No. 4-ranked Oklahoma State on Saturday night at the McLeod Center, 35-6. (Mac-Sports.com)

    REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST  Jan 28, 2007
    "Smallwood, a history professor at Oklahoma State University, wrote the 1,200-page chronicles at the request of society member James Wilkins.The author also taught at Texas Tech University, Seton Hall and East Texas State University (now Texas Aommerce).Joe and Barbara Germany of Tyler are new volunteers at the museum. Both began volunteering after joining the Smith County Historical Society in October. The group meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the Carnegie Library... (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)

    Oklahoma Captain Reza Breaks Hand  Jan 27, 2007
    From Oklahoma Athletics ... () --University of Oklahoma junior Aaron Reza will miss up to 4-6 weeks of the 2007 baseball season after breaking his left hand, his glove hand, in practice this week ... Reza made 56 starts for Oklahoma last year, mainly at shortstop, and appeared in all but four games for the Sooners. (Mac-Sports.com)

    Oklahoma State To Play On Anniversary for First Time  Jan 27, 2007
    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -For the first time since a 2001 plane crash killed 10 people associated with the Oklahoma State men's basketball program, the Cowboys and Cowgirls will play on the anniversary of the tragedy. Oklahoma State will host a doubleheader Saturday in Stillwater ... Neither Oklahoma State squad has played a Jan. 27 game since the crash, which killed players Daniel Lawson and Nate Fleming, director of basketball operations Pat Noyes, publicist Will Hancock, trainer Brian Luinstra,... (Mac-Sports.com)

    No. 13 Lady Bears Pull Rank On No. 24 Longhorns  Jan 25, 2007
    CSTV.com :: College Women's Basketball. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -Bernice Mosby had 17 of her 23 points in the second half and 12 rebounds to help No. 13 Baylor defeat No. 24 Texas 63-59 on Wednesday night. (Mac-Sports.com)

    Report: Taped Conversations Could Confirm Bush Received Gifts  Jan 25, 2007
    CSTV.com :: College Football. SAN DIEGO (AP) -The existence of taped conversations between Reggie Bush or members of his family and an investor in a failed sports marketing agency could confirm the New Orleans Saints' running back received cash and gifts while playing for Southern California, Yahoo. (Mac-Sports.com)

    North Carolina Highlights Field For 2008 Maui Invitational  Jan 25, 2007
    Duke, which holds a record three Maui titles, will be joined in this year's event by Arizona State, Illinois, LSU, Marquette, Oklahoma State, Princeton and Chaminade. New Mexico. (Mac-Sports.com)

    SCRIPPS HOWARD CONSOLIDATED BUDGET FOR TUESDAY, JAN. 23  Jan 24, 2007
    TRAMEL (Tramel, The Oklahoman _ column) _ STILLWATER, Okla. Sure, Oklahoma State can revel in Monday night's Bedlam win over Oklahoma. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    NCAA Will Not Expand Confederate Flag Postseason Ban  Jan 24, 2007
    NCAA Will Not Expand Confereate Flag Postseason Ban :: Limited ban still in effect in South Carolina and Mississippi. CSTV.com :: College Baseball. (Mac-Sports.com)

    OF Bogany Granted Release From LSU  Jan 24, 2007
    Bogany Granted Release From LSU :: Sophomore played in 49 games last season. CSTV.com :: College Baseball. (Mac-Sports.com)

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