The Journal Record

Cliches Should Not Be Overused in Correspondence

With today being National Cliche Day, it's good to remember that cliches can wear down interesting writing faster than a speeding bullet. They are oversimplified, overused expressions that mark their user as a lazy thinker. Crisp, clean sentences have more punch, but have started to go the way of the Dodo. Effective writing is a skill that employers report is lacking among a growing number of employees. Getting rid of cliches in your correspondence can be a sticky wicket, notes Debbie Anglin,...

Okc-Based Worldcover Wins International Award for Walgreens Canopy

Ok District Export Council Offering Exporting Workshop

Exporting 101: Export Shipping and Documentation is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17 at The State Chamber in Oklahoma City. The workshop is being presented by the Oklahoma District Export Council in conjunction with the Oklahoma U.S. Export Assistance Center and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

Keep Oklahoma Beautiful's 14th Annual Environmental Conference Scheduled

Keep Oklahoma Beautiful's 14th annual environmental conference is scheduled Nov. 18 at the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City. Speakers will include Miles Tolbert, Oklahoma secretary of the environment, who is expected to announce a new litter abatement project in cooperation with Oklahoma state parks, and Terri Angier, public affairs chief with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, who will discuss new television public education ads on litter. The conference also will include about...

New York Times Columnist to Speak at Peer Learning Network in Okc

David Brooks, a columnist for the New York Times, will be the speaker for a Peer Learning Network seminar at 8 a.m. Nov. 18 in the Royce Brown Business Building at Southern Nazarene University. A continental breakfast will be served at 7:45 a.m. Brooks is also on NewsHour with Jim Lehrer.

Ok Alcoholic Beverage Commission Issues Liquor Licenses

The ABLE Commission Licensing Division has issued two beer and wine licenses, one caterer/mixed-beverage combination license and two mixed-beverage establishment licenses. The beer and wine licenses were issued to:

Three Publish Notice of Intent to Apply for Licensing Through Ok Alcoholic Beverage Commission

Three individuals and corporations have published their notice of intent to apply for licensing through the ABLE Commission. Those include one for mixed-beverage establishment and two for package stores. Seeking the mixed-beverage license is Whispering Pine Bed & Breakfast, 7820 E. State Highway 9, Norman 73026, KChad & KChao Hospitality.

Okc Makes Good Deal with $18m Incentive Package for Dell Computers

A deal to get Dell Computer to Oklahoma City could cost taxpayers an estimated $18 million, but even economic experts say that's a bargain. According to an agreement with the world's largest computer maker approved Tuesday by the City Council, the incentive package that persuaded Dell to build a 120,000-square-foot call center here included 62 acres of land, up to $11.25 million in improvements and as much as $5.5 million in job-creation grants.

Election Brings Revolving Door to Ok Legislature

With more than one-third of the members of the Oklahoma Legislature leaving due to term limits, the 2004 election may be one of the most consequential in a lifetime for business officials. The loss of so many experienced legislators is a mixed bag for business advocates: They will lose some of their strongest allies and most vocal opponents in one fell swoop.

Ok Employers Face Challenge of Allowing Workers to Vote While Keeping Business Going

Oklahoma employers faced an unusual labor challenge on Tuesday. Although most employers encourage workers to vote, the high turnout Tuesday meant those workers were often detained for a significant amount of time to perform their civic duty.

Tobacco Retailers Alliance Vows to Stay Active

An alliance of retailers formed this year to battle a proposed cigarette tax increase vowed to remain active in the political process even after the tax issue is decided. Steve Bruner, a Tulsa businessman and spokesman for the Tobacco Retailers Alliance, said officials with the group are at work drafting bylaws and future activities for a national organization serving all tobacco retailers.

Okc Medical Briefs: November 3, 2004

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center researchers will receive between $10 million and $12 million to study the West Nile virus, influenza and other viruses such as the Q fever bacterium. The award is part of a $73 million federal viral vaccine research program from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health.

Houston-Based Parker Drilling Suffers $22.1 Million Net Loss

Parker Drilling Co. on Tuesday reported a net loss of $22.1 million, or 23 cents per share, for the third quarter. Parker had a net loss of $6.7 million, or 7 cents per share, for the third quarter of 2003.

Kansas-Based Qc Holdings Completes Purchase of 20 Ok Payday Loan Stores

QC Holdings Inc. on Tuesday announced that it has completed the purchase of 20 payday loan stores in Oklahoma. The stores, which have been open for less than one year, currently operate under the trade name Check First. They are located throughout the state, including four in Oklahoma City and four in Tulsa.

Okc-Based Kerr Mcgee Announces Promotions

Deborah Schramm is the new vice president of corporate communications for Kerr-McGee Shared Services, responsible for internal and external communications and community relations. The company promoted Ray Gonzales to vice president of human resources global services, responsible for benefits, compensation, relocation, expatriate administration and payroll.

Ok-Based Taparchitecture Adds Two to Staff

Now on staff at TAParchitecture are Joseph Knauf as an intern architect and Zack Woods as a student apprentice. Knauf, an OU College of Architecture graduate, is an associate member of the American Institute of Architects. He has served as project designer and project coordinator for a variety of structures built across the United States, including commercial office buildings, health care facilities, education, retail and student housing.

Employee Benefits Attys. From Okc-Based Mcafee & Taft to Speak at Conference

J. Dudley Hyde and Richard Nix, employee benefits attorneys with the law firm of McAfee & Taft, will speak at the SouthWest Benefits Association's 15th Annual Employee Benefits Conference for Practitioners and Plan Sponsors, Nov. 15-16 in Dallas. Hyde will be one of three expert panelists speaking on the topic of Internal Revenue Service examinations and audits of employee plans. Nix, the firm's Employee Benefits practice group leader, will moderate a session on the topic of accounting for ex...

Director of Parking and Transit Services for U of Ok Receives Award

Theta Dempsey, director of parking and transit services for the University of Oklahoma, has been named the inaugural winner of the Midwest Campus Parking Association Pyramid of Success award. The honor was created to recognize individuals who, through their dedication and commitment, impacted the development and growth of the MCPA. The association's vice president chaired a four-person selection committee. Nominations for the award were accepted from members, with each nomination including at...

Ok State Univ. College of Osteopathic Medicine Announces Staff Changes

The Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine has named physician Joan Stewart associate dean for clinical education and Damon Baker chair of internal medicine. Both previously held interim posts. Stewart, an associate professor of family medicine, holds a master's degree in Public Health-Health Administration from the OU Health Sciences Center. She is a 1985 graduate of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in family practice by the American Osteopath...

Okc Events: November 3, 2004

Opening next week at Fort Worth's Kimbell Art Museum will be an exhibition of paintings that should interest Oklahoma horse lovers. Actually, the paintings of these horses are so beautiful, they should appeal to everyone. Titled Stubbs and the Horse, this show will be on view from Nov. 14 until Feb. 6. The artist, George Stubbs (1724-1806), created paintings, prints and detailed anatomical studies. His many images of horses show a classical beauty, expressiveness and heroism previously reserv...