Upside-down priorities Published: Tue, Aug 2, 2011 This week's column has nothing to do with addiction. Well, maybe a bit. Actually, now that the words start to spill out on the page, I realize the root of what irks me is all about addiction, but not how I typically write about it. In layman's terms, addiction is the use of mood- and mind-altering substances in... Read More

Wireless Internet still a hot idea for popular destinations in city Updated: Thu, Apr 23, 2009 The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber was hoping to be on the cutting edge in 2006 when it dangled a $150,000 incentive to inspire companies to pitch plans to create wireless Internet hot spots at key city destinations. The hot spots — which are places where wireless Internet are made available to everyone —... Read More

U.S. Army plans to train soliders in electronic warfare at Fort Sill Published: Wed, Feb 25, 2009 FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — The Army plans to train 1,500 soldiers and officers in electronic warfare at Fort Sill, Okla., by September 2010, giving the military its largest electronic warfare cadre. These plans are in support of a new 112-page Army doctrine on electronic warfare, a copy of which was obtained... Read More

Telecommuting becoming easier with new technology Updated: Sun, Nov 16, 2008 After 20 years service with Claremore Regional Hospital, Audrey Webber of Claremore two years ago “retired.” She was 42. A business development director, Webber flew quarterly to Plano, Texas for corporate meetings, attended countless others, had frequent business dinners and worked some weekends recruiting... Read More

Clearwire, Sprint Nextel to form $14.55B wireless company Updated: Wed, May 7, 2008 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Clearwire and Sprint Nextel have resurrected their plan to offer high-speed mobile Internet service with the help of some deep-pocketed supporters. The two companies announced Wednesday they will combine their wireless broadband units to create a $14.55 billion communications... Read More

Duke: IPhone Didn't Cause Power Outages Updated: Thu, Jul 19, 2007 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A problem with Duke University's wireless network caused outages at the school, officials said Friday, exonerating the initial suspect, Apple Inc.'s new iPhone. "A particular set of conditions made the Duke wireless network experience some minor and temporary disruptions in... Read More

Priority placed on reforms to workers' compensation Updated: Thu, May 4, 2000 The top two business issues in the state Legislature this session are workers' compensation reform and workers' compensation reform, the chairman of the Governor's Conference on Small Business said. "There's really no other more important issue, and we're almost out of time before this session is over. It's number... Read More

FullNet launches Tulsa broadband Updated: Wed, Apr 12, 2000 FullNet Communications Inc. on Tuesday announced the commercial availability of its wireless broadband services in Tulsa. The service will be offered through FullSolutions Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of FullNet. FullNet currently offers fixed wireless broadband services in Enid and expects to expand its... Read More