Oklahoma

importance of always moving forward in design; despite tragedy, greatness can come of it. Contemporary design meets southern charm at the 21c museum and boutique hotel in downtown Oklahoma City. When you think of Oklahoma City the first thought that comes to your mind probably isn’t “industrial” or “modern”. However, Oklahoma is known for its southern grace and design; 21c is bringing a new contemporary design that is also coexisting to the area. This area use to house the historic Ford Motor…

origins of Oklahoma pow-wows, or Native American gatherings. According to Abe Conklin of the Ponca and Osage tribes, the pow-wows of Oklahoma began in 1877 after the United States army forced the Ponca people from the northern plains of Nebraska into Indian territory in Oklahoma. The conditions associated with this great move were brutal and a number of the Ponca people perished. Despite these tragic events, the spirit of the Ponca people remained unbroken. After their arrival to Oklahoma, the…

the true threat of terrorists and terrorism because doing so would both acknowledge a failure or weakness in combatting the issue and is also perceived to be a judgmental label that could alienate our enemies. For example, instead of calling the Oklahoma beheading ‘terrorism,’ which many commentators believe this event to be, the government instead refers to this as ‘workplace violence.’ Rick Perry said “[a]t some point in time, I think the [Obama] administration does have to address this as…

Apartments for Rent Oklahoma City, OK Known for its legendary attractions and diverse mixture of both modern and historical neighborhoods, Oklahoma City appeals to those with eclectic tastes. Apartments vary in both size and affordability throughout this vast city, with close proximity to several lakes and parks containing hiking trails and many other recreational activities. Down town Oklahoma City is a popular choice with its many museums, such as the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. With a well…

Oklahoma City, aka OKC, is the main city and capital of the state. All visitors will most likely make a stop here at the Will Rogers World Airport. From here they can rent a car, take a trolley, a ferry down the river, or get on the EMBARK public transportation system. The population is over 600,000 and increasing every year. The Bricktown neighborhood is the main draw with a healthy nightlife and bars featuring live music. Edmond, is a suburb north of Oklahoma City with one of the top ten…

increase in wastewater disposal in the central United States. The earthquake rate increase in Oklahoma, where the vast majority of the increase has occurred (585 of 688 M ≥3 earthquakes in the central United States in 2014), corresponds to a doubling of the wastewater disposal rate in the state from 1999 to 2013 (Shultz 2014). Near the town of Prague, Oklahoma, the biggest earthquake ever recorded in Oklahoma occurred having a magnitude of 5.6 and many seismologists believe that it was caused by…

born in India and I moved to Oklahoma when I was eight years old. I never lived in a city, almost everything was new to me in Oklahoma. When I first saw the garage in houses, tall buildings, I was amazed. When I saw the food, I was like I never seen food like this in my life. The air smelled fine. In winters the snow made feel like I am experiencing something new. In India it doesn't snow, and when I saw the snow for the first time, it was a special moment. In Oklahoma, the little girl had more…

After being in my room almost all day, reading my book, I went to go see what my family was doing. "We're moving!" my parents announced as I entered the room. Moving didn't bother me much, but when I was told we were moving to Oklahoma I was shocked to say the least. I was shocked because I lived in California at the time and I had only ever moved to a different city at most. This time though we were moving to a different state. A state that was about 1,279 miles away! The day after the…

Oklahoma has the highest female incarceration rate in the United States. In fact, Oklahoma’s female incarceration rate is over twice the national average. These women overwhelmingly come from families and lives with a history of drug problems, alcohol problems, mental illness, poverty, divorce, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. A large majority of these women are mothers as well. Generally, the children of these mothers are negatively affected by their mothers’ imprisonment (Sharp, et al. 12-16)…

Oklahoma City is a great place to live, right in the middle of the country; you may want to venture out to some place new and exciting. With its warm sun and beautiful beaches, Cancun sure sounds like a wonderful place to go for rest and relaxation. The good news is when you are looking for flights from OKC to CUN, you will be delighted to learn about the many cheap Cancun vacation packages available on Travelocity. After you have booked your trip and you are ready to go, you will want to…