January 2008 Show Archives
Week 1 Show 0801
New Beginning
Oklahoma prisons are bursting at the seams due, in part, to one thing, drug related offenses. Now, thanks to a new drug court program, parents are staying out of prison and staying on the path to keeping their families together.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma County Court Services
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Courage to Change
Victor Woods, once fascinated by street live and quick money, began a life of crime after running away from home at the age of fifteen but during his time in federal prison, Woods realized his true purpose in life, traveling all across the country as a motivational speaker.
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Adding Value
Oklahoma's ag industry is moving forward thanks to something called value added. Essentially taking a lower value, raw commodity and turning it into a higher dollar processed food.
For more information visit this link:Lost Creek Mushroom Farm Back to top
Teacher Shortage
Approximately twelve hundred students are on waiting lists to enroll in CareerTech programs, but there just aren't enough teachers to go around.
For more information visit this link:OETA Back to top
Interview with Mary Jo Self--Teacher Shortage
We visit with Mary Jo Self, associate professor of Occupational Studies at Oklahoma State University about the shortage of CareerTech teachers in Oklahoma.
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Chef Harry
Close to seventy percent of schools are now serving Oklahoma grown watermelon and honeydew melon. A popularity that potentially could see more growth thanks to a little star power.
For more information visit these links:Chef Harry
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Week 2 Show 0802
Southwest Nano Technologies
Southwest Nano Technologies is on the verge of making Oklahoma the leader in Nano Technologies.
For more information visit this link:Southwest Nano Technologies
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Interview with Sheryl Hale--Nanotechnology
Sheryl Hale tells us what the Oklahoma Dept of CareerTech is doing to meet the demand for the new "nano" worker.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Department of CareerTech
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Nanoscare
The science of the tiny can have a huge impact on areas such as improving healthcare and helping to tackle energy and pollution problems. Yet in addressing these issues, there are questions on whether in solving one problem, we create another.
For more information visit this link:European Open Science Forum
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Vanguard Groundbreaking
High tech prices combined with new technology is what an Oklahoma company is betting on with a new 65 million dollar facility in Shawnee.
For more information visit this link:Vanguard Energy Group
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Oklahoma Profile--Kim Brock
We meet a gentleman who has helped an Oklahoma industry grow and expand into a worldwide leader.
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Interview with Mike Spradling--Future of Farming
We visit with Mike Spradling, the new president of Oklahoma's Farm Bureau, about the future of farming.
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Week 3 Show 0803
Interview with Robert Doke--Fuel for Fire
We visit with State Fire Marshall, Robert Doke, about this 2008's fire danger.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma State Fire Marshall's Office
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New Firefighters
Due to the many destructive fires in 2005 and 2006, there's a renewed effort by the state of Oklahoma to train a new generation of mostly rural, and often volunteer, firefighters.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Fire Service Training Partnering Announcement
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OSU Fire Training
Oklahoma State University Fire Training Services uses mobile training simulators to help train Oklahoma fire fighters.
For more information visit this link:OSU Fire Service Training
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Value Added--Fire Truck Giveaway
Stretched thin after a series of devastating wildfires om 2006, Oklahoma's rural fire departments received some much needed help from the Oklahoma legislature. New fire trucks were presented to local fire departments.
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Interview with Mark Snead--Oklahoma's Economic Outlook
We visit with OSU's Mark Snead about the economic shape of Oklahoma.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Economy
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Oklahoma Quarter
The newest quarter to be released will be hitting Oklahoman's pockets this month and has a decidedly Okie look.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma's Offical Website
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Interview with David Greer--Cyber Gadgets
Did Santa leave a high tech toy under your Christmas tree? We'll show you how to protect yourself against cyber thieves.
For more information visit this link:Institute for Information Security
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Week 4 Show 0804
Insurance Gap
Nearly one out of every five Oklahomans does not have health insurance. A recent study shows, that coverage gap is not only costly, but deadly.
For more information visit this link:Insure Oklahoma
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Value Added--Interview with Tom Coburn--Insurance Gap
We visit with Senator Tom Coburn about work going on Nationally to solve the insurance gap.
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Rural Hospital Rebound
A new attitude along with some creative financing is helping some Oklahoma towns save their local hospitals.
For more information visit these links:City of Drumright
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Interview with Val Schott--Rural Rebound
We visit with Val Schott, Director for the Center of Rural Health at OSU about what other communities can learn from Drumright's success.
For more information visit this link:OSU Center of Rural Health
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Nurse Shortage
If current trends continue, in another four years, Oklahoma will have a shortage of 3,000 nurses and another 15,000 healthcare workers in allied fields.
For more information visit these links:Francis Tuttle Tech Center--Respiratory Care
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Value Added--Jennifer Rye
At 17 years of age, Jennifer Rye not only graduated from high school, she also earned six certifications in the health care field at Central Technology Center in Drumright. With plans to become a Registered Nurse, she is already a Certified Nursing Assistant at Cushing Regional Hospital.
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Red Cross
Two things are all that's needed for one person to save up to three people's lives, an hour of their time and a pint of blood.
For more information visit this link:American Red Cross Back to top
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