May 2009 Show Archives


Week 1 Show 0918
05.03.2009
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PL Studios (View Video)

PL Studios is a software company that's well-known in entertainment circles yet is still a virtual secret here in the heartland. They have clients who do everything from major motion pictures to all types of commercials.

For more information visit this link:
PL Studios

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05.03.2009
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CISCO (View Video)

Helping students enter the information technology field is the goal of the CISCO networking academy. It's a unique, private-public partnership designed to provide students with basic and advanced I T skills.

For more information visit this link:
CISCO Networking Academy

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05.03.2009
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Women's Business Center (View Video)

It's estimated that over 90% of small businesses will not make it past their first year. Which is why REI's Women's Business Center helps female entrepreneurs balance the rsponsibilities of family life and working for themselves.

For more information visit this link:
The Women's Business Center at REI

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05.03.2009
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K9U (View Video)

Helping busineeses grow no mater their size or location is the goal of Rural Enterprises Incorporated or REI. We go behind the scenes of an REI-financed company whose business is going to the dogs.

For more information visit this link:
K9 University

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05.03.2009
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FFA Star Farmer (View Video)

The Cox Convention Center is taking on the blue and gold of FFA as 10,000 people from across the state head to Oklahoma City for the state FFA Convention.

For more information visit this link:
FFA STARS over America

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05.03.2009
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Final Thoughts (View Video)

Rob McClendon shares his views on today's show.


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Week 2 Show 0919
05.10.2009
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Pandemic Worries (View Video)

We examine several issues surrounding what's being called the swine flu or H1N1.


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05.10.2009
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Interview with Roy Lee Lindsey--What's in a Name (View Video)

While the new strain of flu is commonly referred to as swine flue, there is a growing effort to rename the flue by it's virul designation, H1N1. We visit with Roy Lee Lindsey, executive director of Oklahoma's pork council to find out why.

For more information visit this link:
Oklahoma Pork Council

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05.10.2009
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Emergency Response Center (View Video)

When it comes to an emergency, a quick response can take years of planning. Whether its a wildfire or an animal disease, it all begins with logistics and the ability to respond. We visit the State Emergency Response Center to look behind the scenes at what's being done to keep us safe.

For more information visit this link:
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry

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05.10.2009
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Ag Lab (View Video)

Identifying food and water contamination is now possible with the opening of a brand new, state of the art laboratory addition to Oklahoma's Department of Agriculture.

For more information visit this link:
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry Laboratory

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05.10.2009
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Animal ID (View Video)

Protecting our food supply no matter the threat is an on-going battle and when an incident does occur, increasingly, we can track where the contamination took place and contain it. One weapon the livestock industry is using is called Animal I.D.

For more information visit this link:
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry Locate in 48

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05.10.2009
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Interview with Becky Brewer--Animal ID (View Video)

We visit with state veterinarian Becky Brewer to learn more about how animal I.D. can protect our food supply.

For more information visit this link:
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry State Veterinarian

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05.10.2009
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RISE School (View Video)

The RISE School in Stillwater is trying to make a difference in the lives of special needs students.

For more information visit this link:
RISE School of Stillwater

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05.10.2009
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Angel Fire Equestrian School (View Video)

Teaching a child the lessons to succeed in life is a hard task for any parent but especially for those who have children with special needs and help can come in many forms including horses.

For more information visit this link:
Angel Fire Equestrian Center, Inc.

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Week 3 Show 0920
05.17.2009
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Aerospace (View Video)

Aviation is big business in Oklahoma and it's about to get even bigger and despite a bumpy economy, Oklahoma's aerospace and aviation industry officials see clear skies ahead.

For more information visit this link:
Oklahoma Aerospace Alliance

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05.17.2009
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Oklahoma Moment 1 (View Video)

We take a peek at a moment in Oklahoma's History from the Oklahoma History Center. This peek showcases the first flight of the Wright Brothers in Oklahoma City.

For more information visit this link:
Oklahoma History Center

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05.17.2009
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Interview with Jari Askins and Ben Robinson--Aerospace (View Video)

We visit with Lt. Governor Jari Askins and Ben Robinson about Oklahoma's aviation and aerospace industry and the upcoming aerospace summit.

For more information visit this link:
Oklahoma Aerospace Alliance

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05.17.2009
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Oklahoma Moment 2 (View Video)

We take a peek at a moment in Oklahoma's History from the Oklahoma History Center. This peek showcases the Hatbox Field in Muskogee which was one of the landing sites for the first ‘round-the-world flight.

For more information visit this link:
Oklahoma History Center

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05.17.2009
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Aerospace in the Classroom (View Video)

If the first step in maintaining a strong aviation industry in Oklahoma is education, then a group of teachers are making some great strides in the classroom.


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05.17.2009
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Oklahoma Moment 3 (View Video)

We take a peek at a moment in Oklahoma's History from the Oklahoma History Center. This peek showcases Oklahomans Thomas Cox Allen and J. Herman Banning who became the first black pilots to fly across the continent.

For more information visit this link:
Oklahoma History Center

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05.17.2009
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SkillsUSA Aviation (View Video)

With Oklahoma's aerospace industry on the rise, many young people across the state are also rising to the challenge of preparing for future careers this industry may hold.

For more information visit this link:
Oklahoma SkillsUSA

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05.17.2009
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Oklahoma Moment 4 (View Video)

We take a peek at a moment in Oklahoma's History from the Oklahoma History Center. This peek showcases the Oklahoma pioneer spirit which is truly evident in the field of aviation and space.

For more information visit this link:
Oklahoma History Center

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05.17.2009
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Final Thoughts (View Video)

Rob McClendon shares his views on today's show.


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Week 4 Show 0921
05.24.2009
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Electric Car (View Video)

If there's a bit of electricity in the air, it’s from what may soon be on the road. While automakers may be hurting, there’s renewed interest in researching and developing new and more powerful electrical vehicles.

For more information visit this link:
Mid-Del Technology Center

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05.24.2009
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Green Hospital (View Video)

A newly opened hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma, could well be the greenest healthcare facility in the U S, and one that could also be a guide for healthcare facilities across our nation.

For more information visit this link:
Muskogee Community Hospital

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05.24.2009
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Interview with Daniel Wallach--Greensburg, Kansas (View Video)

Two years ago an EF-5 tornado leveled the small town of Greensburg, Kansas. But from that tragedy, city leaders decided to rebuild, this time in a much more sustainable manner.

For more information visit this link:
Greensburg, KS

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05.24.2009
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Value Added 01--After the Storm in Greensburg, Kansas (View Video)

We see how the Waurika, Oklahoma, FFA chapter helped with rebuilding Greensburg, Kansas, after an EF-5 tornado devastated that community in May of 2007.

For more information visit this link:
Greensburg, KS

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05.24.2009
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Paddlefish (View Video)

We take take you to northeast Oklahoma to learn more about the production of Okie Caviar and an effort underway to stop the poaching and protect a rare species of fish in our state.

For more information visit this link:
Oklahoma Wildlife Paddlefish and Research Center

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05.24.2009
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Interview with Shawna Turner--Sustainability (View Video)

We visit with Shawna Turner, a member of Oklahoma’s Sustainability Network.

For more information visit this link:
Oklahoma Sustainability Network

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05.24.2009
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Final Thoughts (View Video)

Rob McClendon shares his views on today's show.


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Week 5 Show 0922
05.31.2009
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Stillwater Fastest Growing City(View Video)

A recent online daily ranked Stillwater, Oklahoma, as the sixth best small city in America.

For more information visit these links:
City of Stillwater
Stillwater Chamber of Commerce

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05.31.2009
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Accelerator (View Video)

A just opened business accelerator in Stillwater, Oklahoma, calls for a million square feet of office space, where one day thousands of high tech professionals will work.

For more information visit this link:
Michael S. Morgan Business Accelerator Building

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05.31.2009
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Stillwater Chamber (View Video)

We visit with, Larry Brown, the head of the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce.

For more information visit this link:
Stillwater Chamber of Commerce

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05.31.2009
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Community Partnerships--Stigler (View Video)

When the town of Stigler, Oklahoma, needed to make improvements in healthcare, they entered into a unique partnership that’s literally been a lifesaver for the town’s 3000 residents.

For more information visit these links:
Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc.
USDA Rural and Community Development

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05.31.2009
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Neighborhood Alliance (View Video)

Inner city neighborhoods face decline as homes age and residents move to newer houses out in the suburbs, but when residents work with local government, established neighborhoods can still flourish.

For more information visit this link:
Cleveland UCD (Urban Conservation District)

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05.31.2009
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Final Thoughts (View Video)

Rob McClendon shares his views on today's show.


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