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Fun facts: Irish-American Heritage Month March 02, 2013 Turns out, March is Irish-American Heritage Month, which makes sense because St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. Let’s celebrate with fun facts from the U.S. Census! And beer. 34.5 million: Number of U.S. residents who claimed Irish ancestry in 2011. This number was more than seven times the... Read More

Fun Facts: Women’s History Month March 01, 2013 It’s Women’s History Month! Let’s celebrate with some fun facts from the U.S. Census: 158.3 million: The number of females in the United States in 2011. The number of males was 153.3 million. At 65 and older, there were 13.3 percent more women than men in 2011. 57.7: Percentage of females 16 and older who... Read More

Bill would keep state funds from … anti-gun people? February 28, 2013 Umm … what? This is a news release that came from the state House of Representatives yesterday: Taxpayer money would be barred from funding public relations campaigns against guns and gun rights if House Bill 2020 becomes law. The measure, authored by state Rep. Sean Roberts (R-Hominy), would ensure public... Read More

Beautiful anti-bullying video February 22, 2013 Read More

Skip Kelly hosts public safety forum February 20, 2013 City Councilman Skip Kelly is hosting a community forum Thursday night to discuss violence in Oklahoma City, especially the northeast part of town. Here’s information: Concern about an increase in criminal activity in Oklahoma City has prompted Ward 7 Councilman Skip Kelly to host community meeting on public... Read More

Gatewood = Gateweird February 19, 2013 Oh, Gatewood. You’re awesome. Read More

Fun Facts: Presidents Day! February 18, 2013 It’s Presidents Day! That means that today, some of us will have a work holiday, and the rest of us will be jealous. Regardless, let’s celebrate with this fun info from the Census. It turns out that people love to name towns and such after presidents, according to Census data. Read More

Fun Facts: Valentine’s Day February 14, 2013 OK, so maybe this isn’t everybody’s favorite holiday. (Seriously, is it anybody’s favorite holiday?) Regardless, let’s celebrate with info from the U.S. Census: 1,155: Number of U.S. manufacturing establishments that produced chocolate and cocoa products in 2010, employing 35,074 people. California led... Read More

Call for artists: Myriad Gardens children’s garden sculpture February 12, 2013 If you haven’t been into the children’s garden downtown at the Myriad Gardens, you need to go. It’s an absolute delight. So, take all the children you know there. Only children you know. Otherwise, it’s kidnapping. If you’re an artist, now’s the time be a part of this fantastic park. Here’s... Read More

Tips for driving in the snow February 12, 2013 EMSA has released some tips for driving in the snow, just in case things get dicey today: Driving safely on icy roads Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you.Brake gently to avoid skidding.... Read More

Oklahoma ranks No. 5 on adultry list despite National Marriage Week at the Capitol February 11, 2013 So two fascinating things were announced today. First, marriage advocates celebrated the bonds of wedlock with a press conference at the state Capitol by announcing National Marriage Week. Just a few minutes later, a news release was sent to several Oklahoman reporters and editors about adultery in the state.... Read More

Video Sunday: A pep talk from the kid president February 10, 2013 Read More

Video Sunday: Learning to ride a bike February 03, 2013 Read More