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Energy companies change focus from natural gas to oil

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Many energy companies have taken on sizable debt in recent years as they have tried to refocus on oil instead of natural gas.

First National owners get one-month extension for financing

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The owners of downtown Oklahoma City's First National Center will get another 30 days to arrange financing of $12 million required to avoid the property being turned over to a receiver.

Executive Q&A: Chief of private family company has varied career

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Fred Jones Hall heads operations for Hall Capital, the umbrella of several family ventures, including automotive, private capital, real estate, and oil and gas.

New Century Center in downtown Oklahoma City owners plan extensive renovation

Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 12:00 AM

Steve Hurst admits that the Century Center Mall is an ugly building, but after representing an investment group in buying the downtown property for $2 million he is eyeing an extensive makeover.

US hail storm pounds new Ford Escape models Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — A vicious hail storm last month pounded thousands of Ford's popular new Escape SUVs as they awaited shipment to U.S. car dealerships. But the damage won't slow the roll-out of the new, highly anticipated model, the company said Sunday. The storm struck Louisville, Ky., April 28 and damaged... Read More

180-year-old Conn. bell factory destroyed by fire Updated: 5 hr ago EAST HAMPTON, Conn. (AP) — One of the oldest continuously operating factories in Connecticut that made bells was destroyed in a late Saturday night fire. Little remains of the factory of Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Co., which says it's the only remaining company manufacturing just bells in the United States.... Read More

Why that flat Facebook IPO isn't so bad after all

Updated: 7 hr ago NEW YORK (AP) — The botched offering of Facebook stock has raised several troubling questions, but at least we don't have to worry about the one that plagues many IPOs: How are a few select investors able to buy in early at lower prices and then pocket huge profits when the trading frenzy begins? Among the many... Read More

Driving season begins, as does griping about gas

Updated: 7 hr ago NEW YORK (AP) — It's Memorial Day weekend and our national obsession with the price of gasoline is in focus once again. We'll spend a little less at the pump than a few weeks ago, but that won't stop us from muttering to ourselves, griping to friends and pointing fingers in many directions. Our rants about... Read More

Senator asks airlines to drop seat fee for kids

Updated: 7 hr ago NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Charles Schumer is urging airlines to allow families with young children to sit together without paying extra. The New York Democrat is reacting to an Associated Press story last week detailing how families this summer are going to find it harder to sit together without paying fees that can... Read More

Iran: No reason to halt 20 percent enrichment Updated: 8 hr ago TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's nuclear chief said Sunday there are no reasons at the moment for his country to halt production of uranium enriched to 20 percent, a key demand of world powers, and Iran is planning two new reactors. The West is concerned that the 20-percent enrichment could quickly be turned into... Read More

Cuba waits anxiously for oil dreams to materialize

Updated: 9 hr ago HAVANA (AP) — It was supposed to be Cuba's economic savior: vast untapped reserves of black gold buried deep under the rocky ocean floor. But the first attempt in nearly a decade to find Cuba's hoped-for undersea oil bonanza has come up dry, and the island's leaders and their partners must regroup and hope they... Read More

Some states asking the tax man to get tougher Updated: 10 hr ago MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont is among a handful of states looking to shore up revenues without raising taxes by making sure that current tax laws are enforced fully. Vermont, Idaho and Oklahoma all hired additional tax auditors during the recent recession when revenues were lagging and have reaped millions of... Read More

Why that flat Facebook IPO isn't so bad after all Updated: 10 hr ago NEW YORK (AP) — The botched offering of Facebook stock has raised several troubling questions, but at least we don't have to worry about the one that plagues many IPOs: How are a few select investors able to buy in early at lower prices and then pocket huge profits when the trading frenzy begins? Among the many... Read More

Dave Johnston mine gets Wyoming reclamation award Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 GLENROCK, Wyo. (AP) — The state of Wyoming is recognizing the reclamation efforts done at the Dave Johnston coal mine in Converse County. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality says the mine has received the 2012 State of Wyoming Reclamation Award. The coal mine operated from 1958 until September 2000.... Read More

Forum to be held on EPA's carbon emissions rules Updated: 10 hr ago EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Environmental groups that a favor new federal rules regulating carbon emissions are holding a forum to discuss them. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the first-ever limits on... Read More

Regulators plan public meeting on Neb. nuke plant Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold another public meeting about the Omaha Public Power District's Fort Calhoun nuclear plant this week. The event on Thursday is designed to keep the public informed about oversight of the nuclear plant 20 miles north of Omaha. The open house will be... Read More

Senate acts to extend flood insurance program 60 days Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 A long-term extension would seek to restore fiscal solvency to the debt-ridden plan. Read More

Energy companies change focus from natural gas to oil Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 Many energy companies have taken on sizable debt in recent years as they have tried to refocus on oil instead of natural gas. Read More

Tips on how to get the best vegetables without spending a lot of money Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 — We hear it time and time again — “Eat your veggies!” From the grocery aisle to the farmers market, vegetables are plentiful. But it is all too easy to wind up with wan, dried-out carrots from the supermarket or overpriced broccoli from a farm stand. Read More

Tips on how to apply for disability benefits Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 Q: How do I apply for disability benefits? A: Apply online at www.socialsecurity.gov; or call our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213, to make an appointment to apply for benefits at your local Social Security office or to set up an appointment for someone to take your application over the telephone. Get a head start... Read More

Bank of Oklahoma subsidiary focus of Tax Commission audit Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 Oklahoma taxpayers may be out up to $160 million because a company is claiming it should have gotten tax credits on an $800 million investment made four years ago. Read More

First National owners get one-month extension for financing Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 The owners of downtown Oklahoma City's First National Center will get another 30 days to arrange financing of $12 million required to avoid the property being turned over to a receiver. Read More

Typical CEO made $9.6 M last year, AP study finds Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 Profits at big U.S. companies broke records last year, and so did pay for CEOs. Read More

Taking Stock: Parents should save for retirement, not children's college Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 Malcolm Berko: It's a daunting task to invest for a child's college costs. You have a 12-year time frame until the kids are college ready, which isn't enough time for the magic of compounding to work. Read More