March 2007 Show Archives
Week 1 Show 0709
Energy Conservation
Tremendous amounts of money and thought are being spent on finding new sources of energy.
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Eco-friendly Homes
Energy conservation is something we all can do, from how we live to where we live. That's why work is underway to improvie the energy effeciencey of new homes, literally, one building block at a time.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma ICF Back to top
Heat Pump
Whether it's the cold of winter or the heat of summer, utility bills have gotten expensive but one Oklahoma man says there's a cheaper, more energy-efficient way to do what the conventional heating and air conditioners now do.
For more information visit this link:International Ground Source Heat Pump Association Back to top
Oklahoma Moment: Film Industry
We take a peek at a moment in Oklahoma's History from the Oklahoma History Center. This week's peek showcases Oklahoma's film industry.
For more information visit this link:www.okhistorycenter.org Back to top
Capitol Insight
A slowing in the economy may slow spending at the capitol. We visit with Rachel Hubbard about what it may mean for the Governor's major initiative.
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Farm Bill
The farm bill, rewritten every five years, affects much more than our nation's farmers.
For more information visit this link:America's Farm Bill Back to top
Interview with Frank Lucas
We visit with Congressman Frank Lucas, the ranking republican on an ag subcommittee that will play a key role in shaping the mammoth farm bill.
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Value Added--Frank Lucas
We continue our visit with Congressman Frank Lucas, the ranking republican on an ag subcommittee that will play a key role in shaping the mammoth farm bill.
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Week 2 Show 0710
Rural EMT Crisis
EMTs can mean the difference between life and death, yet a shortage of funding and workers are putting these vital services in critical condition, especially in rural areas.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma Emergency Medical Services
Choctaw Nation Health Services
LeFlore County Emergency Medical Service
Kiamichi Tech Center--EMS Program Back to top
Interview with Brian Bendele
We visit with Brian Bendele to get his perspective on what's being done about the rural EMT shortage.
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Value Added--Disaster Drill (1 of 2)
See how real training is for EMT students. Follow a group of students as they take part in a mock airplane disaster drill.
For more information visit this link:Metro Tech's EMT Program Back to top
Ear Marks
At eight trillion and counting, our national debt has grown in the past six years at an unprecendented rate. Democrats and Republicans are working together trying to reform the way government works.
For more information visit this link:The Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information and International Security Back to top
Oklahoma Moment--Wiley Post
We take a peek at a moment in Oklahoma's History from the Oklahoma History Center. This week's peek showcases Wiley Post.
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Advance Foods
Advance Foods is one of several Oklahoma companies expanding their sales globaly and has become one of Oklahoma's leading food companies.
For more information visit this link:Advance Foods Back to top
Value Added--Advance Foods (2 of 2)
Learn more about Advance Foods.
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Scratch-N-Patch Hospital
Scratch-N-Patch Hospital is a make-believe hospital at Wes Watkins Technology Center designed to provide a pediatric clinical experience to health-care students while educating 2nd graders about careers in the health-care field.
For more information visit this link:Wes Watkins Tech Center Back to top
Week 3 Show 0711
Lighten Up Oklahoma
We look at obesity and see how work is underway to trim our waistlines and the money we spend on health care.
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Childhood Obesity
A program called Growing Fit Kids is trying to help get kids more active and teach them about proper nutrition.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition Back to top
Oklahoma Moment--Coal Mines
We take a peek at a moment in Oklahoma's History from the Oklahoma History Center. This week's peek showcases coal mines in Oklahoma.
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Farm to School
While veteran farmer, Bob Raming, has shipped tons of watermelons around the world, some of his crop stays a little closer to home thanks to a program called farm to school.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma Food Policy Council
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Interview with Chris Kirby
We visit with Chris Kirby, program administrator of the Oklahoma Farm to School program, about how the program is contributing to children's health.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma Food Policy Council
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Value Added--Farm to School
We continue our conversation with Chris Kirby, program administrator of the Oklahoma Farm to School program.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma Food Policy Council
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Lean Beef
Usually when you think about lean meat, chicken is the first thing that comes to mind, but did you know that there are twenty-nine cuts of beef that are leaner than a skinless chicken thigh? Good news for anyone watching their waistlines.
For more information visit these links:Facts About Lean Beef
Beef Checkoff
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Beef Cookoff
Susan Allen with the Oklahoma Beef Council was in our studios to whip up a healthy and lean beef recipe.
For more information visit these links:Grilled Expresso Steaks Recipe
Oklahoma Beef Council
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Week 4 Show 0712
Farming by the Inch
With the emergence of new technology, farmers can actually map out their fields down to the inch.
For more information visit this link:P&K Equipment Back to top
Robotic Farming
Robotic farming is a reality thanks to Oklahoma researchers who have devised a way to use the light reflected off a plant to judge a plant's condition from a tractor rolling along at twenty miles an hour.
For more information visit this link:Greenseeker Back to top
Value Added--Greenseeker
Applying fertilizer to crops can be a guessing game, but though the use of a new Greenseeker technology it can now be precisely measured.
For more information visit this link:Greenseeker Back to top
Gatorade
The world's number one sports drink is now energizing the town of Pryor with a new multi-million dollar Gatorade plant.
For more information visit these links:Gatorade
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Nurturing the Fourth Estate
Rob McClendon travels to Mali, Africa to talk about freedom of the press.
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OBAN Turns 20
This year marks twenty years of OBAN's free service to business owners as they navigate the complex and often lucrative federal contract process.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Bid Assistance Network Back to top
Interview with Shelley Dawson
We visit with Shelley Dawson, program administrator for OBAN, about how the Oklahoma Bid Assistance Network is helping small business compete for federal contracts.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Bid Assistance Network Back to top
Oklahoma Moment--Deep Deuce or 2nd Street in Oklahoma City
We take a peek at a moment in Oklahoma's History from the Oklahoma History Center. This week's peek showcases Deep Deuce or 2nd Street in Oklahoma City.
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Pork Steward
Each year the Oklahoma Pork Council presents an environmental stewardship award to the farmer who makes a conscious effort to take care of mother earth. This year's winner is Seaboard Foods.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma Pork Council
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Sirloin Club Honoree
Each year the Oklahoma Sirloin Club honors outstanding individuals impacting Oklahoam's youth. We profile this year's honoree, Don Ramsey.
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