News 2008-08-06 Andanh.com

Sticky fingers ... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:45:40 CDT
Paste magazine is reporting that rock icon Iggy Pop and the Stooges had its gear jacked after a recent show in Montreal. Seriously what better souvenir of your favorite performer of all time a tra...

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Lost in line Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:29:59 CDT
I am not one of the legion of Starbucks devotees. Therefore this new offer of a 2 iced grande beverage after 2 p.m. doesnt really make my heart race with or without caffeine.ppIn fact I hav...

The By Gawd 7.5 percent Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:48:36 CDT
I dont want last weeks Oklahoma Poll results to get to far out of mind without point out how efficiently it defined the By Gawd minority in Oklahoma.ppThats the best name for those ornery...

Murphy applies for old job
After resigning the position in early June, Robert Murphy has applied for the vacant Payne County associate district judge position. Murphy is the Democratic Party’s nominee for State Senate District 21 after winning a July 29 primary.

Chill Out
With a heat wave threatening record highs, area residents would do well to keep certain information in mind.

Animal shelter may get new site
August was officially proclaimed “Clean up Stillwater” month during Monday’s Stillwater City Council meeting.

Scavenger hunt to help baby march
Scavenging for a good cause is the name of the game as local residents have the opportunity to gather for a scavenger hunt benefiting the

County gets claim for damage during road work
A light agenda was on tap for Payne County commissioners during their meeting Monday, seeing as how they had previously met Wednesday for

Bernice Ada Burk
Bernice Ada Burk was born on Oct. 10, 1920, in Purdy, Mo., to Dan Roberson and Ada Wormington Roberson. She passed from this life on Monday,

Elizabeth Ann ‘Libby’ Evans
Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Evans, age 55 of Cushing, passed away on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, in Oklahoma City.

Esther Dawson
Esther Dawson, 87, of Stillwater, died on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, in Stillwater. Private family interment will be held in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Julia Anderson Martin
Mrs. Julia (“Judy”) Maud Anderson Martin, age 89, of Cushing, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 16, 2008, in Linwood Village Assisted

John R. ‘Bob’ Paulos
John R. “Bob” Paulos, 83, of Stillwater, died on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, in Stillwater. Private family services are planned.

World's only next-gen CyberKnife installed in Tulsa medical facility Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:00:10 CDT
The next-generation CyberKnife can be found in only one place – the Oklahoma CyberKnife Center in Tulsa. The CyberKnife is a computer-controlled radiosurgery system that treats tumors anywhere on the body with concentrated beams of radiation. The updated model allows physicians to change the size of the beam during treatment, minimizing the amount of radiation.

Bankruptcy court approves $150M for SemGroup LP Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:00:08 CDT
SemGroup LP’s interim funding plan received partial bankruptcy court approval Tuesday afternoon, moving the embattled private Tulsa company another step toward possible asset liquidation.

Multifamily property sales down in '08 first half Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:00:07 CDT
Multifamily property sales are down across the board in Oklahoma City and Tulsa for the first half of 2008, but one broker isn’t too concerned.

Art in the fast lane Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:00:05 CDT
Michael Sexton pauses for a moment when asked how long he’s been married. He pulls up his pant leg to check the date tattooed on his leg. Sexton works on Harley Davidson motorcycles and hot rods – that is when he’s not developing his next painting.

Is the billable hour's time up? Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:00:05 CDT
Client expectations and changes in technology have prompted some law firms to re-think the billable hour. Winning Alternatives to the Billable Hour, by Oklahoma City attorneys Mark Robertson and Jim Calloway, is aimed at helping lawyers decide whether they should change the way they charge for legal services.

Oklahoma Heart Hospital North expansion ahead of schedule Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:00:05 CDT
The chief executive officer of the Oklahoma Heart Hospital has his hands full. In addition to performing cardiac surgery, John Harvey is the top exec for the North and South campuses, which are in the midst of construction. Construction on the North Campus, which is the existing facility built in 2002, cost OHH more than $30 million and is ahead of schedule.

Unit profits rise 43.6% on record revenues Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:00:05 CDT
Record revenues lifted Unit Corp. second-quarter profits 43.6 percent, besting some analyst estimates.

Bennett lawyers: Don't split Schultz lawsuit Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:00:04 CDT
Lawyers for Clay Bennett have asked a Seattle court to deny former SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz’s request that a trial of his effort to void the sale of the team be conducted in two parts. The lawyers also allege that Schultz’s lawsuit is the brainchild of a former U.S. senator and a former Sonics’ executive.

Minuscule primary election carries cost Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:00:56 +0000
Despite a pair of U.S. Senate races, last week's primary election in Oklahoma had a tiny turnout, but the runoff election will be even smaller, with only five legislative contests to be determined.

Regional quakes can rock Oklahoma Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:00:54 +0000
Oklahomans likely feel safe when it comes to earthquakes, but the state could get some damage if certain central U.S. fault lines were to produce big quakes.

Stillwater resident shows off 54-year-old car Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:00:29 +0000
Fifty-four years ago, Stillwater resident Dean Bartel bought a 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air. He's still got it.

Oklahomans swelter in heat Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:00:09 +0000
Increased moisture in the atmosphere and a weak cold front will help hold down temperatures and bring a chance of showers and thunderstorms to the state over the next several days, forecasters said.

Feds sue Gene Stipe over insurance dealings Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:00:56 +0000
Federal prosecutors today sued former state Sen. Gene Stipe, accusing him of illegally participating in the insurance business as a convicted felon.

Schultz still fighting Sonics move Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:00:42 +0000
Lawyers for Clay Bennett have asked a Seattle court to deny former SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz's request that a trial of his effort to void the sale of the team be conducted in two parts.

Frosch wins motocross title Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:00:42 +0000
By the time Jessica Frosch was six years old, she was already riding a motorcycle. In 2005, Jessica joined the Oklahoma State Championship Series and in '06, she finished with the third-highest point total in the women's division.

Snow leopard cubs make debut at Oklahoma City Zoo Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:00:11 +0000
Visitors to the Oklahoma City Zoo are now able to see two snow leopard cubs that were born in May.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Frazier Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:53:04 +0000
I guess my surprise isn't really that they allow the comments but that someone would be so malicious as to write such things. Justin's comments (from what I have seen) often deal with arguing with people's points of view, not attacking their character by bringing up specific personal events.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Zach Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:25:38 +0000
Frazier as annoying as all this is it would be hypocritical for them to not allow a lot of what goes on here. As much as I dislike reading a negative post from Justin to almost every article and having to hear if he was or wasnt fired they still allow it to be posted because of free speech.

Comment on It’s time for Inhofe’s time to come to a close by Frazier Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:42:58 +0000
Amie, upon mentioning the 12 step program, you have to appreciate the fact that step one is acknowledging your addiction. I think Americans are on the right track to completing step one. I also think its intersting to note that we are now at a crossroads to how we must address alternative fuel demands. The scenario is: 1) Buy gas with up to 10% ethanol (e90) and pay less but with a decrease in mpg (due to less energy in ethanol but decreased emissions) or 2)Pay more for ethanol-free gas The point is that most people in America are a long way from going beyond the 'what is best for ME' mentality and so in the mean time we must make it worth their while by providing them with an economic alternative fuel that tailors to their pockets. It is a good way of easing people in to the idea of alternatice fuel while also cutting down on emissions

Comment on O’Colly adviser retires after almost three decades, plans to write by Jackson K. Grimes Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:44:32 +0000
Dear Editor: Few Americans grasp the ramifications of a piece of legislation entitled “Directive 51”, which is very similar to The National Emergency Powers Act that Germany’s fledgling democracy adopted after World War I. This piece of legislation was later used by Adolf Hitler to seize total control over all branches of the government, and establish his brutal Nazi regime. It is safe to assume the Bush baddies will simulate a national emergency by staging yet another Terrorist Hoax to cancel the elections this November. Once again, the United Fascist Union cautions you, watch out for this man, Bush, he is replicating the worst aspects of tyrants from the past. Sincerely yours, Mr. J. Grimes Presidential Candidate of the United Fascist Union

Shawnee woman killed in early morning shooting 2008-08-05 19:10:49

SHAWNEE — Police are investigating the shooting death of a Shawnee woman.

Police Lt. Russell Frantz said the 48-year-old woman was shot to death about 3 a.m. Tuesday in her home in the 2500 block of N Park. Police are interviewing a person of interest, but no arrest has been made, he said.

The victim's name is not being released pending notification of next of kin.
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Water main break causes outdoor watering ban in area of northwest Oklahoma City 2008-08-05 18:31:29
A ban on outdoor watering is in effect until midnight because of a water main break for an area of northwest Oklahoma City, city officials said.

The ban affects the area bounded by NW 23, Northwest Expressway, Rockwell and Portland.

The break is causing very low water pressure in the affected area, city utilities spokeswoman Debbie Ragan said.

Repairs are expected to be completed by midnight, Ragan said.

Matt Dinger: 475-3948, mdinger@oklahoman.
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News: August 05, 2008 Afternoon Headlines 2008-08-05 16:08:03
Dave Morris and Jacquelyn Farris provide your afternoon headlines from NewsOK.com and The Oklahoman.

Pair charged in exotic dancer’s slaying 2008-08-05 16:04:57
Two men were charged today with killing a woman last week in a botched robbery attempt.

Nicco Travon Barnett and Laverie O. Franklin were arrested Saturday after Oklahoma City police got a call identifying them as the men responsible for the July 31 shooting death of Vanessa Swaissi, according to court papers.

Swaissi, an exotic dancer, met one of the alleged gunmen at the club where she worked, police said.

Franklin, 21, told police he and Barnett met with Swaissi and a friend at NW 63 and Broadway Extension after he agreed to buy some stereo equipment from her, according to an investigator’s affidavit.
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News: August 05, 2008 Morning Headlines 2008-08-05 08:40:56
Dave Morris and Jacquelyn Farris provide your morning headlines from NewsOK.com and The Oklahoman.

Amid record temperatures, Oklahomans try to find relief 2008-08-05 07:23:00
A searing heat wave continues in Oklahoma, with record-breaking temperatures approaching 110 degrees in parts of the state — and lives being put at risk.

Three people died in recent days from illnesses thought to be related to the heat, according to emergency workers and the state medical examiner's office.

On Monday morning, a 58-year-old man died while doing lawn work in Sand Springs, said Tina Wells, a vice president for the Emergency Medical Services Authority in Tulsa. The man showed symptoms of heat illness, she said.

Lara O'Leary, EMSA's spokeswoman in Oklahoma City, said older Oklahomans are at particular risk.
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Statewide triple-digit temperatures to end today for the week 2008-08-05 07:13:45

Today is likely to be the last day of triple-digit temperatures this week across most of Oklahoma.

Air temperatures will likely be a few degrees cooler across the southern third of the state today and Wednesday as Tropical Storm Edouard moves across Texas. But heat index values will also increase. Northern parts of the state will remain very hot and dry.

The development of a strong East Coast low pressure system by the end of the week will help push a frontal boundary into northern Oklahoma Thursday and Friday. There are slight chances of rain and thunderstorms on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Today across the state should be sunny with highs about 100 to 104.
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'Deleted' clues help solve state crimes 2008-08-05 01:39:01
You may think you deleted that file from your computer. You might think emptying the recycle bin will erase it forever.

But deep in the recesses of your hard drive, the file remains intact and can be found — by someone who knows how to look.

The same is true for any device that stores data electronically, such as printers, cell phones and answering machines.

That saved one Oklahoma City detective who accidentally deleted a key confession from a voice recorder, said Oklahoma City police Sgt. Rob Holland, who heads up the computer forensics unit. Holland was able to find and restore the deleted file using special software.
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State GOP seeks return of comp funds 2008-08-05 01:37:59
Republican legislators Monday called on Democrats to return "tainted money” received from a political fund controlled by workers' compensation attorneys.

One Democrat, state Sen. Judy Eason McIntyre said she will keep the $5,000 donation from Working Oklahomans Alliance. She said the Republicans' request is "political baloney.”

"When they start giving money back, I will. ... There is no reason for me to give money back. There was no quid pro quo. As far as I know, it's legitimate money,” said McIntyre, of Tulsa.
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School chief plans to listen as he leads 2008-08-05 01:32:01
Today marks the start of Karl Springer's fourth week as superintendent of Oklahoma City Public Schools.

With the new position of deputy superintendent filled by former acting superintendent Sandra Park, Springer said he will have time to go out and listen and lead.

He has told his secretary to block off the hours of noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays once classes are under way for him to visit schools.

"I ought to be able to make it into the lunchroom. I really want to be able to go where they are,” Springer said of students and staff.
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District 9 nominees focusing on roads, education 2008-08-05 00:12:22
CLAREMORE — A freelance journalist is challenging incumbent state Rep. Tad M. Jones, R-Claremore, for the House District 9 seat.

Democrat Bill Snyder, 27, of Claremore is running for public office for the first time. Jones, 35, wants to be re-elected for the final two years he is eligible to serve under term limits. Jones has served as a state representative for 10 years.

The two men will face off in the Nov. 4 general election.

Jones is chairman of the House Education Committee. He is one of four members with 10 years experience in the upcoming legislative session.
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Senate candidate includes ideas from state bills in his health plan 2008-08-05 00:12:14
Calling basic health care for Americans a moral issue, U.S. Senate candidate Andrew Rice said Monday that America needs affordable health insurance for everyone.

The Democrat state senator who is running for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Tulsa, said 47 million Americans are uninsured and 9 million of them are children.

Oklahoma has 650,000 uninsured residents, including 130,000 children, Rice said.

"Every family, every child and every veteran should have access to the same health care options that taxpayers make available to members of Congress,” Rice said.

"This is one of the great moral issues of our time.
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Oklahoma Co. Sheriff defends jail's conditions 2008-08-05 00:10:06
A Justice Department report rips the Oklahoma County jail as a chaotic and largely unsupervised den of "unconscionable” violence, abuse and medical neglect.

Detailed in the federal report are jail deaths, excessive use of force and a "disturbing” incident in which a pregnant woman was handcuffed to a rail for 10 hours while giving birth to a premature baby.

The child died at a local hospital.

The year-old report was delivered to Oklahoma County officials last week, and Sheriff John Whetsel quickly responded Monday that most of the problems the agency found have already been corrected.

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Police seeking Del City shooting suspects 2008-08-05 00:05:11
DEL CITY — Police have released descriptions of two teenagers wanted for questioning in connection with a fatal shooting last week.

The descriptions and the composite sketches are based on eyewitness accounts of the shooting, said police Capt. Jody Suit.

The first teen sought is described as a black male, about 16 years old and about 5-feet, 1-inch tall, weighing about 125 pounds. The second is described as a black male about 17. He is about 5-feet, 6-inches tall, with a slender build.

Police investigators want to question the teens about the death of Anthony Parker.
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Deaths: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 2008-08-05 00:02:28

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Ada

DAVIS, Esther, 83, school bus driver, died Sunday. Services 10:30 a.m. today (Criswell, Ada).

HARBER, Shelley, 37, licensed practical nurse, died Friday. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday (Criswell, Ada).

NEAL, Kenneth, 87, retired cemetery sexton, died Friday. Graveside services today, Rosedale Cemetery (Criswell, Ada).

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ROGERS, Velma Lee, 76, homemaker, died Wednesday. Services were Monday (Brown/Christian, Chickasha).
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How city police caught a break in dancer's death 2008-08-04 22:41:23
Vanessa Swaissi's friend heard the "racking” of a gun. A struggle ensued. Swaissi and her friend tried to escape.

One man said "cap her” and moments later the 25-year-old Swaissi lay on the street bleeding from a bullet wound.

The details of Swaissi's death last Thursday were given by her friend and quoted in an arrest warrant filed Monday by Oklahoma City police.

Police arrested Nicco Barnett, 18, and Laverie Franklin, 21, who were hiding under a pile of clothes in an apartment at 3634 N Lottie on Saturday.

They were in the Oklahoma County jail Monday on a first-degree murder complaint, according to police.
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