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September 18, 2013
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Oklahoma National Guard defies Pentagon on same-sex benefit requests

In a policy reversal, the Oklahoma National Guard will no longer process benefit requests from same-sex couples after being notified by Gov. Mary Fallin's office that doing so violates state law banning gay marriage.

 
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OSSAA critics testify before legislative panel

The interim study, requested by Rep. Bobby Cleveland, R-Norman, is the first among three scheduled. Other meetings are set for Sept. 24 and Oct. 3.

 
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Exporting from Tulsa area grows at fast pace

In just 12 years, natural gas plant builder Thomas Russell Co. grew from a Tulsa startup to a $750 million company.

 
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Funding first step in justice initiative

The incarceration rate in Oklahoma is among the highest in the nation with approximately 26,000 people behind bars at any given time.

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Greek Festival organizers ready for hungry visitors

In the Greek culture, families generously share and celebrate food.

 
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Greek Festival organizers ready for hungry visitors In the Greek culture, families generously share and celebrate food.

NICOLE MARSHALL MIDDLETON
World Scene Writer

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Best Bets: Charlie Pride and the Swon Brothers, Hot air balloon festival Head to Tahlequah to see country music legend Charlie Pride and Muskogee natives and rising stars the ...

Staff Reports

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Recipe: Baked apples get an easy twist with French toast crust It's apple season again, one of the few times of the year I'm sorry I live in the city, without a car. ...

SARA MOULTON Associated Press

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Monitoring blood pressure can be easily done at home Dear Doctor K: I have hypertension. Should I be monitoring my blood pressure at home?

DR. KOMOROFF Universal Uclick

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Stepfather should rise above wedding hurt Dear Amy: My stepdaughter is in her late 30s and is getting married next year.

AMY DICKINSON

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Tulsa's Square 1 Theatrics to produce first John Grisham novel for stage Tulsa-based Square 1 Theatrics, Tony Award winners earlier this year for the Broadway revival of 'Pippin,' ...

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

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TV type: "Mad Men" final season stretched into two years 'Mad Men,' AMC's hugely popular series about the world of advertising in the '60s, has upped its episode ...

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

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Tom Gilbert: Budweiser's OK+ is headed for Oklahoma liquor stores Word has it that OK+ (in excess of 3.2) Budweiser is coming to a liquor store near you.

TOM GILBERT World Chief Photographer

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Artist Euripides 'Rip' Kastaris to showcase works at Tulsa Greek Festival For the first time, an artist will attend the Tulsa Greek Festival to personally show and sell his a ...

NICOLE MARSHALL MIDDLETON
World Scene Writer

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Tom Gilbert: Budweiser OK+ (some say 6 point) coming to liquor stores? Budweiser has on its sales sheet to sell Lime-A-Rita and Strawberita

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Albums of autumn: 22 new and upcoming music releases to get excited about As summer fades, so do the songs and sounds of summer. But that gives way to a fall music bonanza.

JERRY WOFFORD World Scene Writer

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Tulsa group to produce Grisham best-seller on Broadway This is the first work of Grisham's to be adapted for the stage. Previews are set for September on Broadway, ...

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

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Tom Gilbert: Budweiser's OK+ is headed for Oklahoma liquor stores Word has it that OK+ (in excess of 3.2) Budweiser is coming to a liquor store near you.

TOM GILBERT World Chief Photographer

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'August: Osage County' stars talk about filming in Oklahoma Following this week’s world premiere of “August: Osage County” at the Toronto International Film Festival, ...

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

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Nicole Marshall Middleton: Study says Tulsa ranks as one of the top ten of meatiest cities See how they came to that conclusion

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Jason Ashley Wright: Parenting style comes out when pet cat acts sickly If I had kids, I'm afraid I'd be more than a helicopter parent. I'd be an AH-1W Super Cobra. Obviously, ...

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT World Scene Writer

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Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, George Strait, Alabama and Eric Church join George Jones tribute concert “I am thrilled and honored that so many of George’s friends are coming to what would have been his last ...

BRANDY McDONNELL NewsOK.com

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Cain's slates 3 Oklahoma-tied acts for holiday-season shows Three concerts in the last two months of 2013 will bring Okie-tied Red Dirt, folk and rockabilly acts ...

JERRY WOFFORD World Scene Writer

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People & Places: Greek Festival VIP Night offers taste of this weekend's event Any evening that starts with a red carpet and Spartan soldiers forming a sword-drawn canopy over your ...

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT People & Places

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Scott Cherry: Kifer family plans party for former Grapevine staffers, fans The celebration will be Saturday night at VFW 577.

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26 new TV shows debut this fall - check out an overview Although many viewers are watching their favorite TV shows online, the bulk of the viewership, as measured ...

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

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Pianist to use only one hand for recital Saturday in Tulsa with Signature Symphony Thomas Lanners first became acquainted with the music he will play Saturday night in Tulsa via a TV ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR. World Scene Writer

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Teenage party turns into 'risky business' Dear Amy: I'm 17 years old and have a twin brother. Recently my parents went out of town, and ...

AMY DICKINSON

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Courage to carry on Come December, Shannon West will be a college graduate.

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT World Scene Writer

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Greek Festival organizers ready for hungry visitors In the Greek culture, families generously share and celebrate food.

NICOLE MARSHALL MIDDLETON World Scene Writer

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Miranda Lambert to open second Pink Pistol store in her Texas hometown While performing in her home state of Texas over the weekend, the Grammy winner confirmed on Facebook ...

BRANDY McDONNELL NewsOK.com

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Swon Brothers join country legend Charley Pride for free concert Wednesday in Tahlequah Rising stars and an established legend will share the stage Wednesday in Tahlequah for a free concer ...

JERRY WOFFORD World Scene Writer

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Rita Sherrow: Baby daughter of 'Big Brother' contestant Britney Haynes diagnosed with cancer Former "Big Brother" contestant from Owasso reveals her baby's cancer diagnosis

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Rita Sherrow: 'Mad Men' will serve up seven and seven for seventh and final season Cable's AMC takes a page out of "Breaking Bad' book and will end "Mad Men" with a split final season ...

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Tulsa group to produce Grisham best-seller on Broadway This is the first work of Grisham's to be adapted for the stage. Previews are set for September on Broadway, ...

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Win tickets to see folk-rock greats Steve Earle, John Hiatt Two of Americana and folk-rock's most talented songwriters will share the stage in Tulsa next week, and ...

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Tom Gilbert: Budweiser OK+ (some say 6 point) coming to liquor stores? Budweiser has on its sales sheet to sell Lime-A-Rita and Strawberita

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BRAVETTA HASSELL World Scene Writer

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Jerry Wofford: Enter now to win tickets to John Hiatt and Steve Earle The two seasoned music veterans will be at the Brady Theater Sept. 19.

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Anna Codutti: Voyager 1 first man-made craft to enter interstellar space The spacecraft launched in 1977 is nearly 12 billion miles from the sun and almost out of our solar system. ...

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Jason Ashley Wright: Parenting style comes out when pet cat acts sickly If I had kids, I'm afraid I'd be more than a helicopter parent. I'd be an AH-1W Super Cobra. Obviously, ...

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT World Scene Writer

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Busy Kitchen: Ham is not just for holidays I don't know why I don't think about preparing and serving ham more often. Pig-headed, I guess.

CHEF VALARIE CARTER The Busy Kitchen

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Burger House: Carryout joint celebrates 50th anniversary Kerry and John Leeds say the beginnings of their Burger House restaurant are a little hazy, but they ...

SCOTT CHERRY World Restaurant Critic

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Tom Gilbert: Budweiser's OK+ is headed for Oklahoma liquor stores Word has it that OK+ (in excess of 3.2) Budweiser is coming to a liquor store near you.

TOM GILBERT World Chief Photographer

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Albums of autumn: 22 new and upcoming music releases to get excited about As summer fades, so do the songs and sounds of summer. But that gives way to a fall music bonanza.

JERRY WOFFORD World Scene Writer

1 day ago

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Win tickets to see John Hiatt, Steve Earle in Tulsa Two of Americana and folk-rock's most talented songwriters will share the stage in Tulsa next week, and ...

JERRY WOFFORD World Scene Writer

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Brownies at home Brownies from the box are chewy and chocolatey, just like a good brownie should be.

NICOLE MARSHALL MIDDLETON World Scene Writer

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Living Wright: Barbecue, nigiri sushi and schnitzel make list of foods to try I don't eat barbecue. Along with my disdain for sweet tea and ignorance of football, this has made me ...

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT World Scene Writer

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Nicole Marshall Middleton: Study says Tulsa ranks as one of the top ten of meatiest cities See how they came to that conclusion

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Pianist to use only one hand for recital Saturday in Tulsa with Signature Symphony Thomas Lanners first became acquainted with the music he will play Saturday night in Tulsa via a TV ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR. World Scene Writer

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Details on filming of 'August' emerge at Toronto International Film Festival Following this week's world premiere of "August: Osage County" at the Toronto International Film Festival, ...

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

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SCENE » Food, Music, and much more. Be scene. The fun never stops.

Greek Festival organizers ready for hungry visitors

By NICOLE MARSHALL MIDDLETON World Scene Writer

In the Greek culture, families generously share and celebrate food.

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Greek Festival organizers ready for hungry visitors

Artist Euripides 'Rip' Kastaris to showcase works at Tulsa Greek Festival

By NICOLE MARSHALL MIDDLETON World Scene Writer

For the first time, an artist will attend the Tulsa Greek Festival to personally show and sell his art.

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Artist Euripides 'Rip' Kastaris to showcase works at Tulsa Greek Festival

Tom Gilbert
Chief Photographer

Budweiser's OK+ is headed for Oklahoma liquor stores

Word has it that OK+ (in excess of 3.2) Budweiser is coming to a liquor store near you.

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Budweiser's OK+ is headed for Oklahoma liquor stores

Rita Sherrow
World Scene Writer

"Mad Men" final season stretched into two years

"Mad Men," AMC's hugely popular series about the world of advertising in the '60s, has upped its episode order to 14 and will split the seventh and final season into two parts - seven episodes titled "The Beginning" in spring 2014 and seven more titled "The End of An Era" in spring 2015.

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"Mad Men" final season stretched into two years

Tulsa's Square 1 Theatrics to produce first John Grisham novel for stage

By MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

Tulsa-based Square 1 Theatrics, Tony Award winners earlier this year for the Broadway revival of "Pippin," will produce a stage version of John Grisham's best-selling novel "A Time to Kill" for this fall, the company announced Tuesday.

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Tulsa's Square 1 Theatrics to produce first John Grisham novel for stage

Recipe: Baked apples get an easy twist with French toast crust

By SARA MOULTON Associated Press

It's apple season again, one of the few times of the year I'm sorry I live in the city, without a car. If only I lived near an orchard, I'd pick my own apples and be happy.

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Recipe: Baked apples get an easy twist with French toast crust

Amy Dickinson
Ask Amy

Stepfather should rise above wedding hurt

Dear Amy: My stepdaughter is in her late 30s and is getting married next year.

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Stepfather should rise above wedding hurt

Dr. Anthony Komaroff
Ask Dr. K

Monitoring blood pressure can be easily done at home

Dear Doctor K: I have hypertension. Should I be monitoring my blood pressure at home?

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Monitoring blood pressure can be easily done at home

MUSIC

Albums of autumn: 22 new and upcoming music releases to get excited about

By JERRY WOFFORD World Scene Writer

As summer fades, so do the songs and sounds of summer. But that gives way to a fall music bonanza.

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Albums of autumn: 22 new and upcoming music releases to get excited about

THE ARTS

Pianist to use only one hand for recital Saturday in Tulsa with Signature Symphony

By JAMES D. WATTS JR. World Scene Writer

Thomas Lanners first became acquainted with the music he will play Saturday night in Tulsa via a TV show.

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Pianist to use only one hand for recital Saturday in Tulsa with Signature Symphony

Jason Ashley Wright
Scene Columnist

Parenting style comes out when pet cat acts sickly

If I had kids, I'm afraid I'd be more than a helicopter parent. I'd be an AH-1W Super Cobra. Obviously, I had to Google that.

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Parenting style comes out when pet cat acts sickly

Style Scene: Getting enough sleep is the secret to great skin

By BRAVETTA HASSELL World Scene Writer

Make sure you get a good night's rest tonight: A recent study on the benefits of sleep says your skin will thank you for it.

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Style Scene: Getting enough sleep is the secret to great skin

People & Places: Greek Festival VIP Night offers taste of this weekend's event

By JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT People & Places

Any evening that starts with a red carpet and Spartan soldiers forming a sword-drawn canopy over your head deserves writing about.

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People & Places: Greek Festival VIP Night offers taste of this weekend's event

Cain's slates 3 Oklahoma-tied acts for holiday-season shows

By JERRY WOFFORD World Scene Writer

Three concerts in the last two months of 2013 will bring Okie-tied Red Dirt, folk and rockabilly acts back to Cain's Ballroom, the venue announced Monday.

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Cain's slates 3 Oklahoma-tied acts for holiday-season shows

Acclaimed bead artist Joyce Scott will speak at Philbrook on Thursday

By Staff Reports

Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Road, will host acclaimed artist Joyce Scott for its monthly Third Thursday series 5:30 p.m. Thursday in Wilson Hall.

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Acclaimed bead artist Joyce Scott will speak at Philbrook on Thursday

Amy Dickinson
Ask Amy

Teenage party turns into 'risky business'

Dear Amy: I'm 17 years old and have a twin brother. Recently my parents went out of town, and my brother wanted to throw a party.

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Teenage party turns into 'risky business'

Dr. Anthony Komaroff
Ask Dr. K

Dense breast tissue may call for further screening tests after mammogram

Dear Doctor K: After my last mammogram, the doctor told me I have dense breasts. Does this increase my risk of cancer?

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Dense breast tissue may call for further screening tests after mammogram

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