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Billionaire Bloomberg is a very dangerous Democrat

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There are a plethora of reasons why no one should vote for Michael Bloomberg, the former New York mayor who is running for the Democrat nomination for president. Bill Donohue, on www.newsmax.com, chronicled a host of policy reasons and personal criteria that should disqualify Bloomberg from getting the nomination, much less the vote in general…

OCPA: Oklahoma should ban ranked choice voting

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Oklahoma is one of only a relative handful of states that conduct runoff elections. Because those runoff elections cost taxpayer money—typically hundreds of thousands of dollars—and draw lower turnout, some officials argue we should abandon runoff elections and instead adopt “ranked choice” voting. But a recent legislative study highlighted why that is a bad idea….

The need for reset and new beginnings in January

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] January. Few other words give as clear an idea of a new beginning. January is derived from the Roman god, Janus, who was the deity of beginnings, transitions, and passageways. He is shown with two faces, one looking back at the past and one…

Healthy Organizations begin with Strong Core Values

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Guiding principles shapes the culture, decision-making processes, and relationships within organizations, not only with its employees but clients, stakeholders and in the communities in which they serve and live. As a board member of Oklahoma Ethics Consortium over the past 15 years, I have benefited from the organization’s guiding principle. I commend the founders for…

How to make Yourself Shine Brighter in 2025

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Take the risk to ask for a short-term project like a GIG with your company to express your intelligence and contributions outside what they know about your skills and education. Since most people have a full-time job, a Gig job may be a project completely outside your normal scope of duties but one that your…

Expect more and more politics during the 2018 cycle

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Politics will again take center stage in 2018. On the national front, President Trump will continue to push his agenda in the face of irrational opposition from the Democrats and moderate Republicans. And every move Trump makes will be criticized by the liberal media (and reinforced by the local liberal newspaper, TV stations and some…

A Healthier You: Strategies to Reverse Chronic Disease and Restore Health

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In 2023, U.S. healthcare spending hit a staggering $4.8 trillion. Yet, despite these huge expenditures, the U.S. faces an epidemic of chronic disease. Prescription drug use is at record levels, with 6.3 billion prescriptions filled annually, or about 19 prescriptions per person every year. This reliance on medication often addresses symptoms, not the root causes…

Christmas trees are a tradition, are they idols?

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] O Christmas tree. This traditional icon of Christmas has a mixed history. My parents did not have a Christmas tree when I was growing up, but her family did. Why? Is it reasonable or rational? This discussion will likely bristle the fur on some,…

Everyone has a book inside them – its your year to write a book

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As we complete another year, consider writing a book or journal of your experiences over the next 12 months. You might just surprise yourself with what you write down from your experiences that would be a great read for someone you know and love. Everyone has a book inside of them, but it doesn’t do…

Here are some challenges and goals for this new year

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My view of the new year has adjusted this time and one reason is because I now have two grandchildren, a granddaughter, 20 months, and a grandson, 3 months. My hope for them is a real relationship to God through Jesus Christ and a life filled with purpose, peace and joy. I am concerned about…