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Oklahoma City author and poet Dr. Hanna Saadah is giving 20% of all revenue from sales of his new novel The Mighty Weight of Love to the charities by The Oklahoma City Community Foundation. This fantastic and poetic romance centers around the emotions of the Oklahoma City Bombing (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
The Washington Post maintains a database entitled Faces of the Fallen with photos and bios of all the soldiers killed in the War in Iraq. Here are the Oklahoma City service men and women lost in the Wa (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
The bar/restaurant landscape in the Oklahoma City area is absolutely eclectic with something to satisfy any tastebud. Every level of cuisine from fast food to fine dining are covered with the top choices examined (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
These are the things that make Oklahoma City unique, the attractions and events that people come to see. There's Bricktown and the Zoo, museums and the Omniplex. Thrills abound at Frontier City and White Water while Remington Park and the casinos offer gaming excitement. And this is only scratching the surface. You'll undoubtedly find something new to explore (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
If you're visiting Oklahoma City or if you live here but just don't get out much, there are plenty of things around the metro to see and do. Here are the things you just "Gotta Do" in Oklahoma City if you want to experience the best it has to offe (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
Looking for a place to take your kids for a birthday party, other celebration or just for a fun time out? Here are the top ten places around Oklahoma City to take your children for excitement and entertainmen (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
There are a number of schools in the Oklahoma City Public Schools district that require specific clothing to be worn by their students. Here are the details on the schools with uniform requirements and dress codes (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
This is your back to school information headquarters for Oklahoma City metro students. Here is a directory of the metro's larger school districts with start date information. Be prepared with all your child needs for the first day of school (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
This is your back to school information headquarters for Oklahoma City metro students. Here are sample school supply lists for each grade with links to specific lists online. Be prepared with all your child needs for the first day of schoo (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
City and State government are prevalent in Oklahoma 's state capital. Explore government offices, election news and polling data. Learn about and discuss the civic issues that affect the citizens of Oklahoma City (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
The Washington Post maintains a database entitled Faces of the Fallen with photos and bios of all the soldiers killed in the War in Iraq. Here are the Oklahoma City service men and women lost in the War . (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
The Oklahoma City metro area is made up of several individual towns and cities with distinct laws and regulations, including sales tax rates. Here are the retail sales tax rates for the various cities in the OKC metro, provided to you in table format (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
What do you recommend to the "new in town"? What would you call the top spots, foods or activities for someone that is just beginning to experience Oklahoma City ? Share your ideas below or on the OKC Discussion Forum . (okc.about.com....a-city.htm)
See Oklahoma City 's Bricktown. This ever-expanding photo gallery has shots from the Bricktown canal and the surrounding areas in Oklahoma City 's vibrant and growing downtown are (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
Have a "Classic" Photobooth at your next event in Oklahoma City ! This is the one that many people remember from the old five & dime stores, such as Woolworth's and TG&Y, that produces the famous "strip of four" photos in either B&W or Color (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
Find information on Oklahoma City metropolitan businesses and job openings. Whether you're looking for a temp job, a career, an internship or a business opportunity, this is the place to explore. In addition, get resources on opening a small business and laws that affect workers in Oklahoma City (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
These are the top career paths in Oklahoma City as of 2005-2006, the prime opportunities for growth and income potential. With the proper training and/or education, these careers figure to bring the most stability and opportunity in the coming years (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
Need that extra cash for Christmas presents or just to pay for all the food you plan on eating? There are several opportunities throughout the Oklahoma City area to get an extra, seasonal job. You can work only a few weeks and pick up some spending money (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
As Oklahoma City grows commercially in the coming years, businesses continue to find the city well-suited for them to operate. Tax laws are favorable for them, and the workforce in Oklahoma has a reputation as being loyal and hardworking. The problem lies in whether they are trained for the high-tech jobs that make up the future of employmen (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
Oklahoma City is a metropolitan area that spans a very large region and includes multiple suburban towns. Get maps and directions to help you navigate the breadth of it. Find information regarding public transportation, Will Rogers International Airport and car rental location (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
Oklahoma City 's international airport is called Will Rogers World Airport. Located in southwest OKC, it is named after famous humorist and Oklahoma native, Will Rogers. One of the busiest airports in the state, Will Rogers World Airport accommodates about three and a half million passengers a year. Here's information on Will Rogers World Airport including location, directions, parking, amenities, airlines and more. (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
The Oklahoma City metro area has a number of major highways, interstates and other thoroughfares. Here is a brief reference table of the primary ones that will give you details on its location, points of interest and possible toll costs (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
Oklahoma City has tightened the requirements for children's safety-seats while riding in a car. Here are the details and exceptions of the new laws by ag (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
If you're traveling abroad, you will of course need a passport. Here are the instructions on how and where to obtain a passport in the Oklahoma City area (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
Love to travel by train? There are still some opportunities to do just that around the Oklahoma City area. Check out the Oklahoma Passenger Rail Association for information on the Heartland Flyer (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
On April 19, 1995, Timonthy McVeigh drove a truck containing a home-made bomb up to the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City . When the bomb exploded at 9:02 a.m., the building was decimated and 168 people were left dead (history1900s.about.com....bing-2.htm)
On April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh drove a truck containing a home-made bomb up to the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City . When the bomb exploded at 9:02 a.m., the building was decimated and 168 people were left dead. (history1900s.about.com....bing-4.htm)
No matter if you want Oklahoma City flights from London , or would rather book flights to Oklahoma City from Manchester , Birmingham, or Glasgow, find it here for less (www.flight-planner.co.uk....-city.html)
When you are in Oklahoma City , one of the first things you notice is just how clean and friendly Oklahoma City is. The locals are welcoming, and make a stay in Oklahoma City very pleasan (www.flight-planner.co.uk....-city.html)
Amongst the many attractions for visitors to Oklahoma City are the chance to see the Myriad Botanical Gardens, the Six Flags White Water Bay water park near the airport, and of course the poignant Oklahoma City Terrorist Memorial a moving scultpure to those murdered by Timothy McVeigh in 1995 something that no visitor to Oklahoma City should mis (www.flight-planner.co.uk....-city.html)
When you are in Oklahoma City , why not visit Six Flags Frontier City ? It is a popular day out, and well known for rollercoasters and roundabouts something that is fun for all! Getting to Six Flags Frontier City is straightforward, and the route from Oklahoma City is easy to follo (www.flight-planner.co.uk....-city.html)
Visitors to Oklahoma City soon discover that there are great bargains on bread to he had in Oklahoma City . You will find many bakeries in Oklahoma City where you can save money on bread if you are willing to haggle a bit (www.flight-planner.co.uk....-city.html)
The Phillips 66 Big 12 Tournament takes Kansas City by storm March 13th-16th 2008, and is an exciting reunion for many Kansas City Big 12 fans. The Big 12 tournament began in 1997, when the Big 8 merged into the Big 12 (and welcomed Texas A&M, Texas Tech and Baylor) and had been held at Kansas City's Kemper Arena. 2008 marks the return of the basketball tournament, which spent 2007 in Oklahoma City and 2003, 2004 and 2006 in Dallas . In 2008, the tournament will take place at Kansas City's newly built Sprint Center. (kansascity.about.com....s-city.htm)
As for the local teams, the Oklahoma Sooners men's team was eliminated Friday by the Kansas Jayhawks, but the Oklahoma State Cowboys advanced to take on Texas in the semi-finals Saturday at 3:20pm. The game will be televised on KOCB 34. The Oklahoma women, meanwhile, have advanced to the finals to take on Iowa State Saturday at 6pm on Fox Sports Net (okc.about.com....a-city.htm)
The past few years have brought some encouraging news on the education front for Oklahoma with various organizations giving the state complimentary grades in their studies. However, a 2007 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Report gives Oklahoma a "D" in education. Here's a breakdown of the report and the reasons for our low grade. (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
A recent article in the Daily Oklahoman brought up an interesting and important point about the meaning of a tornado siren. It actually differs by the city, and some may be surprised to learn what OKC's siren is directing you to d (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
Do you think you may have unclaimed property, maybe because you moved. Oklahoma has now placed their unclaimed property database online. It's easily searchable by name and county (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
See images from the 100th Oklahoma State Fair, held in September of 2006. From the rides and animals to food and fun, here is a big photo gallery of this top state even (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
For many years, Oklahoma was not one of the states to offer an annual sales tax holiday . But Governor Henry finished the approval process for such a weekend just in time for the 2007 back-to-school shopping season. Here are all the details on the Oklahoma Sales Tax Holiday Weekend (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
Thanks to recent amendments to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Oklahoma consumers are now entitled to a free copy of their credit report every 12 months. Unfortunately, many still don't know about this right and miss out on an important opportunity to check their credit report for errors. Here are the instructions on how to get yours (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
The system of unemployment insurance in Oklahoma is there to ease the burden of temporary joblessness. Here are the ten things you need to know about unemployment benefits (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
Many Oklahomans are familiar with the necessary tornado and severe weather safety precautions for the home. But what would you do if you were driving in your car during a tornado strike? Here are some important tips from AAA Oklahoma regarding severe weather safety for drivers (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
If you like to make a statement with your car's license plate, there are several options available to you. You can apply for a personalized Oklahoma license plate or a special plate dedicated to a cause or organization. Here's how to do it (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
With tighter controls and rules on the issuance of driver 's licenses in the state of Oklahoma , it can often be difficult to know what exactly you need. Here's a quick guide on obtaining or renewing your license with some important tips to remember (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
Is it a bit irritating to you to have to slow down on Oklahoma 's many turnpikes and have to throw change into the machine or hand bills to an attendant? If so, consider getting a PIKEPASS. A much simpler system, PIKEPASS allows you just drive right through and have the toll subtracted from your account (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
A division of the engineering department at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, the OTC does a lot of research related to transportation around the state. You can delve deeper into the statistics of traffic and transportation than you probably thought possible (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
Oklahoma City was born in a single day, when the Great Land Run of April 22, 1889, allowed tens of thousands of people to race across the border on foot, horseback, wagon, and even bicycle to settle unclaimed land: what was just a solitary railroad station grew to a tent city of 10,000 residents overnight. In 1907, Oklahoma became a state, and 3 years later, Oklahoma City became its capital. But it was a tragic event - the April 1995 bombing of a federal building that claimed 168 lives - that catapulted the city to headline status on the international news front. Since then, Oklahoma City , with a population of more than 500,000 people, has reinvented itself with ongoing revitalization projects (such as the Bricktown entertainment district) that have transformed it into one of the state's most exciting destinations. Yet despite its push to modernity, its frontier heritage remains evident in attractions such as the must-see National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and in annual events such as Red Earth, the largest Native American festival in the worl (www.orbitz.com....-City.html)
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Starring Academy Award-winner Holly Hunter , cable station TNT's crime drama Saving Grace takes place in Oklahoma City . Hunter plays OKC detective Grace Hanadarko whose destructive ways will be addressed by her tobacco-chewing guardian angel Earl. Here's a full profile of the series and your chance to sound off on its quality (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
Oklahoma City University will host Career Pursuit 2007 on Thursday, February 22nd, a job fair to feature more than 80 metro area business and organizations as well as 6 local universities: Southern Nazarene, St. Gregory's, Oklahoma Baptist, Oklahoma Christian and the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma . The event will run from 11:30am to 4pm in the Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center on N.W. 27th and Florida Avenue (okc.about.com....ersity.htm)
Updated regularly throughout the year, this article will discuss the most up-to-date real estate statistics including housing permits, home sales and mortgage rates. There's also links to realtor and apartment listings throughout the metro. If you're planning on selling, renting or buying in Oklahoma City , check here for current conditions. (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
The Hornets have returned to New Orleans , of course, for the 2007-2008 season, but they'll be playing their preseason opener here in Oklahoma City at the Ford Center on Tuesday night. Chris Paul and company will face the Houston Rockets with a 7pm tip, and tickets are available online or by calling (405) 235-8288 (okc.about.com....a-city.htm)
Oklahoma City residents have, on average, one of the longer commutes to work of the larger US cities. And those who live here are not surprised by that at all. The metro is quite spread out, and it is not uncommon to live in a smaller city on the outskirts and drive in. A couple of days ago, I mentioned a travel calculator I put together to help you know your distances around the metro. But here's something that can save you some money (okc.about.com....a-city.htm)
If you remember, Oklahoma City instituted a Bricktown curfew last year, and city officials are said to be quite happy with the result. But that curfew is 11pm, a much more understandable hour than Crossroads ' new policy. Management at the south OKC shopping mall say the time will be adjusted if needed. Though the merchants in the mall are behind the change, I'm guessing once sales drop even slightly, that curfew time will be adjusted upwards a bit (okc.about.com....a-city.htm)
Gas prices continue to climb all around the country, and Oklahoma City is seeing its fair share of rising amounts. With the large distances that many have to travel in the metro area, finding cheap gas prices becomes very important. Here are some tips for reducing your gas usage and places to find the best prices for filling up. (okc.about.com....a_City.htm)
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