December Archive 2005
3. December 18, 2005 |
Stories for week of December 18, 2005
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Show # 0550
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Desert Bloom View Story - Small file Large file
Only one-ninth the size of Oklahoma, Israel is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Yet only twenty percent of that small parcel of land is even arable. And of that, almost half must be irrigated. But thanks to cutting edge technology, Israel not only roduces most of it’s own food, it also exports close to two and a half billion in Ag-related products every year. And it’s the success in making the desert bloom that brought several Oklahoma scientists to the Middle East to see how, despite much adversity, Israel is using innovation to make the wilderness flower.
Israel Food Safety-BioTerror View Story - Small file Large file
No country has had to cope with terrorism more than Israel. During the Oklahoma Israeli Exchange Program-sponsored trip to Israel, Oklahoma Horizon Executive Producer Rob McClendon examines how these “experts” who live with terrorism protect their food supply.
Hydroponics in Israel View Story - Small file Large file
A group of Oklahoma Farmers recently traveled to Israel to see how the farmers there are using hydroponics to raise crops in their arid land.
Music Exchange View Story - Small file Large file
While the transfer of technology is important to both of our nations, the exchange between Israel and us goes much farther than that. It also has to do with ideas and attitudes. And probably nowhere is it more evident than with students that start their education in a small school in a Tel Aviv neighborhood, but finish in the school of music at Oklahoma City University.
Technology Exchange View Story - Small file Large file
More than five thousand miles separate an Oklahoma dairy and a kibbutz in the Jezereel valley in northern Israel. But you wouldn’t know it by tasting what both places now produce. With the help of the Israeli kibbutz, an Oklahoma farmer has been able to transform his dairy into a more profitable food processing company.
For more information about Wagon Creek Creamery contact Ron Crain at: roncrain@kanokla.net
OKIE View Story - Small file Large file
Susan Currie, executive director of the Oklahoma Israel Exchange program, is on a mission of cooperation between the state of Israel and the state of Oklahoma. Sharing culture, arts, education, agriculture, commerce and economic development are a few of the program's objectives.
For more information visit the website at: http://www.oklahomaisraelexchange.org
Stories for week of December 11, 2005
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Show # 0549
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Flu Season View Story - Small file Large file
According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, each year the flu kills about 36,000 Americans, sending another 200,000 to the hospital. However for most sufferers, the flu brings fever, headaches, and pains for a few days. Such symptoms seem almost insignificant to the threat heath officials believe could be developing now in Asia.
GM Plant Closing View Story - Small file Large file
State Leaders are faced with a tough job…how to replace 2,500 good paying jobs. Governor Brad Henry has asked Oklahoma’s Department of CareerTech in cooperation with the Commerce Department to come up with a strategy to lessen the blow.
TASO View Story - Small file Large file
Ardmore has developed a unique partnership to keep people working. The TASO Program is a training alliance partnership between local area business development, education, and industry to provide alliance members trained, multi-skilled industrial technicians.
Bus ROADEO View Story - Small file Large file
Each year the Oklahoma Transit Association (OTA), recognizes the hard work of public transit system drivers by hosting the "Bus Operators ROADEO." Bus drivers from across the state traverse a complex obstacle course in Midwest City and compete in tests of skill, speed, and safety.
Fall Farm Fest View Story - Small file Large file
One of the key parts of the mission of the Overstreet-Kerr Historical Farm is preservation. That's why each year they hold a Fall Farm Fest where volunteers demonstrate activities and crafts common on farms one hundred years ago.
Stories for week of December 4, 2005
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Show # 0548
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Oklahoma's Centennial View Story - Small file Large file
The Centennial is less than two years away, however Oklahoman's are starting to celebrate. With the recent state float during the Marcy's Thanksgiving parade in New York City, state leaders say plans are in full swing.
For more information visit the website at: http://www.oklahomacentennial.com/
Oklahoma Regional Food Bank View Story - Small file Large file
The food bank distributed over 22 million lbs of food last year, however this years donations are down. Rodney Blevins from food bank talks about the needs here in our state, and what Oklahomans are doing about it.
For more information visit the website at: http://www.regionalfoodbank.org/
Oklahoma Beef Council Cookbook View Story - Small file Large file
Susan Allen from the OK beef council shares a healthy recipe from the "Healthy Beef Cookbook." The sale proceeds during the holidays will be donated to the food bank's Food for Kids Backpack project.
For more information visit the website at: http://www.oklabeef.org/
Venture Capitol View Story - Small file Large file
Oklahoma business leaders were busy seeking capitol investments in Oklahoma's economy during the holidays. But this is only part of the economic equation when building a healthy statewide economy. We look at various players, including Oklahoma's CareerTech system in building the economy.
Nano Technology View Story - Small file Large file
An Oklahoma company is pursuing a range of human health applications that could soon enhance the future of medical treatments. NanoBioMagnetics, Inc. (NBMI) is a nanobio-materials company pioneering an emerging area of nanomedicine.
For more information visit the website at: http://www.nanobmi.com/pages/1/index.htm
