Archive for June, 2009
Viewpoint: Tough decisions ahead as PC manufacturers deal with Chinese Internet censorship
By Ashley Moore for Mainstreetok.com
Chinese demands that computer manufacturers include Web-filtering software on all computers sold within the country by July 1 put U.S. computer manufacturers Dell and Hewlett Packard in a tough situation. Complying with Chinese rules means abandoning democratic principles and supporting censorship, but noncompliance means potentially losing Chinese market share or [...]
Girl fulfills quest to protect police dogs in El Reno
By Carrie Coppernoll
The Oklahoman
EL RENO — Vicky Galindo’s hard work paid off.
After months of collecting money, the 9-year-old rustled up enough to buy a bulletproof vest for El Reno Police Department’s canine officers. She presented the vest to the department in a ceremony Friday.
“I got to put a vest on one of the dogs,” [...]
Kelsey Smith-Briggs’ death lawsuit brings $625K deal
BY NOLAN CLAY
The Oklahoman
The state of Oklahoma paid $525,000 Monday to settle a wrongful-death lawsuit over the murder of Kelsey Smith-Briggs, and a private agency paid $100,000.
A federal judge Monday approved the $625,000 settlement but will decide later how to split the money.
The girl’s father filed the lawsuit and represents her estate, but her [...]
Oklahoma City Vietnam POW will attend events for replica wall visit
By Mary Lynn Heath
The Oklahoman
When his F-105 fighter-bomber crashed in flames in Vietnam in 1972, William “Bill” Talley was able to eject safely and scramble to safety, despite a deep cut in his knee from a boulder. He hoped to evade Vietnamese captors while waiting for a rescue.
But that didn’t happen. Instead Talley, then [...]
Obsessed: Fanatics rush for magazines
By Scott Wright, Staff Writer
The Oklahoman
College football fans are as serious as it gets when it comes to their favorite teams.
That’s why products like the slew of preseason football magazines exist, and why they hit the shelves nearly three months before the season kicks off.
But it’s a narrow rope the magazines’ producers walk when trying [...]
Livestock Summary – Amarillo
Amarillo, TX — Here is the daily livestock summary for Monday, June 29, 2009, as reported by the USDA.
Direct Trade:
In the direct slaughter cattle trade in the Five Major Marketing Areas,
Texas/Oklahoma; Kansas; Nebraska; Colorado; Iowa/Minnesota: Not enough sales
for an adequate market trend. Steers: Live Basis: (all grades 36 head) 80.00.
Dressed [...]
Grain Summary
Oklahoma City — Here are the closing prices from the cash grain markets for Monday, June 29, 2009, as reported by the USDA.
U.S. No 1 HARD RED WINTER WHEAT: 7 to 12 cents lower. 4.82-5.39
Davis 4.82, Hobart 4.98, Lawton 5.02, Eldorado 5.05, Frederick 5.07,
Temple 5.12, Keyes 5.19, Shattuck 5.24, Clinton 5.25, Hooker,
Weatherford 5.26, Buffalo 5.29, [...]
Livestock Summary
OKLAHOMA CITY – Here is the daily livestock summary for Monday, June 29, 2009, as reported by the USDA.
Estimated Receipts: 11,500 Last Monday: 9523 Year Ago Monday: 6930
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers lightly tested and
opening firm. Early demand very [...]
Tuesday’s forecast
Today’s forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s and lows in the lower 60s.
School of Education Meets Standards
GOODWELL – The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education recently granted Oklahoma Panhandle State University’s School of Education continuing accreditation for the next 7 years.
“I am extremely pleased with the OPSU teacher education faculty, the teacher education council, our staff, teacher candidates, and public school teachers and administrators that have all worked together [...]
Get outside and party in Oklahoma’s backyards!
BY PENNY COCKERELL
The Oklahoman
What is it about backyard parties that make them so enjoyable?
Think about it: The backyard is one of the most versatile “rooms” for gatherers. Nature abounds, and the outdoors can be cozy for just a few or wide open for many.
Sure, Oklahoma’s infamous weather can be a gamble. But when the [...]
