November Archive
3. November 20, 2005 |
Stories for week of November 27, 2005
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Show # 0547
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Drum Circles View Story - Small file Large file
Charles Middleton, Small Business Management Coordinator at Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton mixes his professional business teaching skills with his hobby of hand drumming to teach team building and customer service.
Techrizon View Story - Small file Large file
A Lawton based business is using the latest computer animation technology to train soldiers in life and death decisions.
Lawton/Fort Sill Expansion View Story - Small file Large file
The Lawton area is preparing for significant growth because of the relocation of the Military's Air Defense Artillery School from Fort Bliss to Fort Sill.
Oklahoma Advantage View Story - Small file Large file
A Horizon feature segment hearing from Oklahoman's about the advantages of living and working in Oklahoma. Today we feature Major General (Ret.)Toney Strickland.
Hackberry Flat View Story - Small file Large file
Fredrick, Oklahoma is home to one of the states hidden treasures. Hackberry Flats is a preserved wetlands that is home to many different migratory birds and hunting game. Bird watchers and sportsmen have the opportunity to see wildlife from all across the country right here in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Profile View Story - Small file Large file
From the dust bowl days in Oklahoma through the soup lines of the depressions, Edna Hennessee has seen the good times and the bad. And she has done so with an attitude of “I don’t have to, I get to”, which is the attitude that helped her launch her own line of cosmetics.
Chicago Rawhide View Story - Small file Large file
A partnership between Hobart's largest manufacture, SFK Sealing Solutions and Western Technology Center, helps employees learn the necessary skills to stay productive.
Stories for week of November 20, 2005
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Show # 0546
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Main Street View Story - Small file Large file
Oklahoma's Main street program is helping to revitalize and restore the downtown areas of 43 towns across the state. The town of El Reno is utilizing the Main Street preservation’s based approach by concentrating on the historic commercial core of downtown.
Three Degrees View Story - Small file Large file
Aaron Kramer recently graduated from high school, Meridian Technology Center, and Northern Oklahoma College and he did it all at the same time through an agreement between Meridian Tech and NOC.
Interview View Story - Small file Large file
Dr. Phil Berkenbile, state director for the Oklahoma Department of CareerTech, talks about student options in today's educational environment.
Mesonet View Story - Small file Large file
Since 1994 Oklahoma State University and Oklahoma University have collaborated to produce the most intricate and interactive weather mapping projects in the state. With the Mesonet's 115 stations located throughout the state, Oklahomans can get updated weather information about their hometown right on the internet.
Genetic Diversity View Story - Small file Large file
When Christopher Columbus hoisted the sails on his three tiny ships and launched into the great void, he and his crew probably never imagined the impact that voyage would have on our world. While he was in search of gold, what he found were foods that literally have changed they way we eat and even where we live.
Historical Corn View Story - Small file Large file
In the 1970s, corn blight spread through parts of the Midwest wiping out about 20% of our nation’s corn crop, which is why there are Oklahomans who have taken it upon themselves to grow historical varieties of corn. This is done not only to preserve our heritage, but to ensure our genetic diversity.
Heritage Turkey View Story - Small file Large file
Walters Hatchery in Stilwell has kept the turkey heritage alive and well. As Thanksgiving is rolling around the corner, the rich taste of a heritage turkey just might give those other birds a run for their money.
Stories for week of November 13, 2005
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Show # 0545
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Immigration Nation View Story - Small file Large file
When it comes to illegal immigration, many of the undocumented workers in our country work in Ag-related jobs. Currently, there are three bills before congress that hope to better control immigration.
Interview View Story - Small file Large file
Fred Ramos, head of Oklahoma’s Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, talks about the growth of the hispanic community statewide and the educational issues and economic impact this brings.
Migrant Workers View Story - Small file Large file
Oklahoma’s immigrant population has almost doubled since 1990. According to the Immigration and Naturalization Service, many of these immigrants enter the country illegally to find work in agricultural-related jobs.
LOREC Ranch View Story - Small file Large file
First generation Mexican immigrant, Eduardo Lopez, has taken the American dream and made it his own. He runs a furniture store that has become a national distributor of handcrafted pieces from Mexico.
Oklahoma Veterans View Story - Small file Large file
Oklahoma Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Norman Lamb comments on the number One Veterans care system in the country and reflects on Veterans Day.
Stories for week of November 6, 2005
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Show # 0544
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Farm Bill View Story - Small file Large file
Farm subsidies help keep those who feed us down on the farm to put food on our tables and in school lunch and welfare programs. USDA Undersecretary Chuck Conner and Oklahoma farmers and ranchers agree that it takes more than hope to bring in a good harvest.
World Trade View Story - Small file Large file
Farm belt congressional leaders tackle the Bush administrations world trade talks, and how they will affect U.S. farm policies.
Interview View Story - Small file Large file
Larry Sanders, OSU Ag Economist discusses the implications of the farm bill and farm subsidies.
Cedar Task Force View Story - Small file Large file
For Oklahoma, the Eastern Red Cedar can be a nuisance. Now, thanks to a mapping project pinpointing high concentrations of cedar, Oklahoma may become a hot spot for cedar processing companies.
Truck Driving School View Story - Small file Large file
Virtually every product we buy arrives by truck, creating a continual demand for truck drivers. Thanks to some 30 years of truck driver training at Central Technology Center in Drumright, a continual stream of drivers are equipped with to be safe on the road for the long haul.
Belgium Blue Cattle View Story - Small file Large file
Don Douglas, owner of D&H Cattle Company in Pauls Valley talks about the dual impact of Belgium Blue Cattle for Oklahoma’s beef industry. The cattle provide a healthy return on investment for the rancher and for the health-conscious consumer.
Small World View Story - Small file Large file
OSU International students from 26 countries get a taste of rural Oklahoma.
