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Oklahoma Teacher Pay Ranked 14th Highest

J. Scott Moody and Brandon Dutcher write at NewsOK that there is a very important part of the discussion being ignored in regards to the Oklahoma teacher pay discussion.
What must be considered in this and any conversation about income is that same area’s cost of living. Sure, Oklahoma’s teacher pay ranks low (40th in the [...]

Intellectual Socialism

Under socialism, the producers pay for the non-producers. Apparently, at Langston University, the responsible thinking persons pay for the brain-dead losers.
In a story on NewOK.com, it is reported that because some skull-full-of-jello fired a gun on the Langston University campus, rules are being changed to improve safety on campus. The changes?

a safety hot line,
hiring more [...]

Belated Thanks to Oklahoma Magazine

Oklahoma Magazine’s print copy is a beautifully designed and presented production. I discovered last week that the WynnBlog has been named one of Oklahoma Magazine’s 75 best Oklahoma websites. To see the list online, click here. The WynnBlog is listed 18 (I don’t think it is rank ordered, just numbered). If you visit the magazine’s [...]

Tulsa Performance of A Prairie Home Companion Audio

As I previously mentioned, Jeane and I were fortunate to attend Saturday’s live performance of A Prairie Home Companion from the PAC in downtown Tulsa. Hear the usual PHC gang, Monica Taylor, Elvin Bishop, the Hot Club of Cowtown, Elvin Bishop, and Cindy Cashdollar right here. Just click “play.” Of particular interest is the song, [...]

Insurance Premiums v. Higher Ed Tuition

NewsOK carries the story that insurance premiums increased 62% from 2000 to 2007, while income increased only 20%. If just reporting a fact, the information is fine. But, these stories are often used to advocate government confiscation of the health care and insurance industries. So, let’s look at something totally in the government’s control, higher [...]

Time is Ticking, Tick, Tick, Ticking Away at RSU

A little birdie tells me strange things are afoot at RSU this week. Post details in the comments if you have them.
I’ll share more as I am able to confirm.

Inhofe/Rice Debate

Lord knows I am not the best looking thing around, but what is the deal with Andrew Rice’s eyebrows? And he gestures so much it looks like he’s directing an orchestra. Salient comments on the content of the debate to come…
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Last night Jim Inhofe and Andrew Rice debated. Here’s the video. Watching it now. Will [...]

A Swing and a … Hit! Right Out of the Park

Tonight was zero-hour for Sarah Palin. After her groundbreaking and base-enthusing pick as VP last week, Palin has suffered the worst attacks the Left and their friends in the media could bring against her. Tonight was her opportunity to stand before the American people and show her mettle. Would she wilt in the face of [...]

Deja Vu All Over Again -or- RSU Sued for Wrongful Termination (Yes, Again!)

In what has almost become its signature characteristic, Rogers State University has been named as a defendant in yet another wrongful termination lawsuit. The latest suit, filed August 21, 2008, in Rogers County District Court, names RSU (i.e., the O.U. Regents), Dr. Linda Andrews, and Dr. Larry Minks as defendants. The plaintiff is Jana Walstrom, [...]

Rice Makes RSU State of University Address –or– I’m Sharon Kern, Who Are You, and What Are You Doing Here?

RSU President Dr. Larry Rice today made his State of the University address. I was in attendance, though not warmly greeted.
Let’s say it this way: I’m 6′4″ tall and even the fake weight on my driver’s license is probably twice most normal men’s. I can’t really blend into a crowd; I don’t try. Additionally, my [...]