The Journal Record

Ok Medical Research Foundation Unveils State's First Small-Animal Mri Facility

With a 10,000-pound magnet flown in from France that is 140,000 times stronger than the earth's magnetic field, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation's new MRI facility will allow scientists to study the cells and organs of genetically engineered rodents at near- microscopic levels. The 58-year-old foundation unveiled the state's first small- animal magnetic resonance imaging facility on Monday.

Survey to Assess Okc Area's Future Transportation Needs

Transportation is not only a way of life, but a necessity for living. On a daily basis, people who don't have the capacity, either monetarily or otherwise, utilize public transportation to get where they need to be - work, school or the grocery store. And with oil hitting record-high prices, those without a mode of personal transportation soon may be joined by choice riders who feel compelled to ride transit. Central Oklahomans are being asked to participate in a survey to study the area's fu...

Osage Nation Supports Legislation Authorizing Gambling Contracts

Another Oklahoma tribal government threw its support behind a ballot question to allow the state to enter compacts with tribes on casino gambling issues, reducing regulatory hassles for the casinos while giving the state a share of the profit. Officials with the Osage Nation announced Monday that they would support passage of State Question 712, which authorizes gambling compacts.

Representative Calls On Henry to Debate Lottery, Casino Gambling

The lead opponent of Gov. Brad Henry's lottery and casino gambling initiatives on Monday called on Henry to personally defend his proposals in a series of debates. It's time for the citizens of Oklahoma to hear directly from Governor Henry in a format that allows both pro and con opinions, said Rep. Forrest Claunch, R-Midwest City and chairman of Oklahomans for Good Government. The governor customarily prefers the use of surrogate speakers when faced publicly with debating these issues with m...

Marriage Question Among Most Popular On State Ballot

While other state questions are benefiting from large advertising budgets, several questions on the ballot don't have large public relations campaigns behind them although they still generate strong emotions. Perhaps the most popular question on the ballot this year, according to recent polls, is State Question 711, which would define marriage in the Oklahoma Constitution.

Energy Industry Faces Aging Work Force

The typical oil and gas man isn't getting any younger. In fact, he's reaching an age where industry officials are wondering who's going to fill his soon-to-be retired shoes. Many local companies have initiated programs in hopes of encouraging young people to consider entering the field. Devon Energy, for example, added 54 interns in its U.S. offices this year alone. Another 28 interns joined 11 departments in Calgary this summer.

Odot Official Expects 'Domino Effect' From Delay in Funding

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Director Gary Ridley doesn't expect Congress to do much of anything with the federal transportation bill until spring, which will have a far-reaching negative effect on Oklahoma's roads. It's a domino effect, said Ridley. You learn in school, for every action there's a reaction. In our business, for every action there's 10 reactions, so it really compounds the problem.

Local Fund-Raising Group Honors Philanthropists

If it takes a special person to make a difference in the world of philanthropy, it takes a very special person to be honored with an award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, according to Jeff Martin, board president of the Oklahoma chapter of AFP. It's kind of like the cream rising to the top, he said. Every organization has someone we would love to put up as philanthropist of the year. Some organizations nominate someone, but then throughout the selection process it becomes c...

Students Compete in First Business Plan Contest

Teams of college students from across Oklahoma will compete for more than $100,000 in cash prizes in the first statewide business plan competition. The Donald W. Reynolds Governor's Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition is intended to promote and support university students in their entrepreneurial endeavors and new venture creation.

Uco Receives Grant for Forensic Program

The University of Central Oklahoma will receive a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the university's Forensic Sciences program. The grant is part of the fiscal year 2004 appropriations and was sponsored by U.S. Rep. Ernest Istook, R-Okla.

Pioneer Telephone Offers Digital Tv Service

Kingfisher-based Pioneer Telephone has launched digital television service. Pioneer Digital TV provides up to 166 channels, including local, basic, pay-per-view movie channels and music channels. The service is offered as a stand-alone service or bundled on one bill with local telephone service.

Reality Marketing to Be Topic of Marketing Assn. Meeting

Marketing in a Reality TV World will be the topic for the monthly meeting of the Oklahoma Chapter of American Marketing Association at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Holiday Inn Suites, 6200 N. Robinson. The speaker will be Angela Vargo, public relations and marketing professional from Southwest Airlines. More information is available at www.amaokc.org.

Osu Professor Attacking Corporate Fraud

An Oklahoma State University professor is attacking what he sees as one of the sources of America's corporate fraud problem. His weapon is a book that offers short summaries on the best leadership principles he's researched over the years. The book, Beyond Leadership, is John Mowen's response to what he calls a glut of corporate fraud in America. The Regents Professor in the College of Business Administration at Oklahoma State University said that at least part of the answer to addressing the...

Bruce Goff Chair of Creative Architecture Lecture Series Planned

Stephen Kieran, architect, designer and co-founder of KieranTimberlake Associates, will be the featured speaker in the October segment of the Bruce Goff Chair of Creative Architecture Lecture Series sponsored by the University of Oklahoma College of Architecture. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Meacham Auditorium of Oklahoma Memorial Union in Norman.

Business Networking Group Names Okc Realtor As President

Southwestern Bank Hires New Mortgage Lending Officer

Ibc Bank Names Four to Ok Executive Mgmt. Team

IBC Bank has named Jana Boren, Christopher Turner, Jana Walls and Jennifer Dinges to serve on its Oklahoma executive management team. IBC has chosen these leaders for our Oklahoma operations because of their local expertise and extensive banking experience, said Tom Travis, IBC-Oklahoma CEO and president Tom Travis.

Thirteen Express Personnel Employees Receive Certification

Thirteen employees of the Express Personnel Services assistance center at Express' International Headquarters have received Express University certification. These 13 - Bill Atkinson, Kathy Cermak, Karen Glenn, Darla Green, Carrie Jobe, Patty Levins, Barbara Luton, Ashley Maser, John-Reed McDonald, Jodi Strum, Larry Thomason, Terri Weldon and Laurie Williams - were part of a larger group of 138 individuals in North America who received their certification in 2004.

Pre-Paid Legal Services Adds to Board of Directors

Ok Economic Development Council Names 2004 Volunteer of the Year

The Oklahoma Economic Development Council named Edmond resident Bill Stearns its 2004 Volunteer of the Year for his involvement in the Guthrie/Edmond Regional Airport. Council officials attributed that airport's establishment in June to Sterns' efforts, his love for both communities, commitment to regional economic development and his military experience as a congressional liaison.