Jeff Smith has to make his rounds on foot because the mud on the path to his pasture is more than his truck can handle. Every three hours, he checks his herd of 27 heifers for signs of new life and struggling soon-to-be moms. When problems arise, Smith stays and helps - sometimes spending most of his night in a cold, wet field.
Located on the ground floor of the historic Bell Street Brickhouse (former home of Shawnee Garment Company, manufacturers of the world-renowned Roundhouse Overalls) is a veritable treasure-trove of rare antiques.
Europeans love station wagons, the body style that Baby Boomers abandoned as they entered their rebellious youth. That’s too bad; wagons are a functional and fuel-efficient alternative to the crossovers and sport-utility vehicles that dominate American roads.But the 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon could help shift that mindset.
Budget necessities typically include things like food, water, shelter and clothing. When times are tough, expenses get paired down to the basics, which for many families doesn’t include things like preventative medicine. But for those of us with a frugal mindset, taking care of ourselves should be a top priority now, since it may lead to less spending on expensive illnesses down the line.
Avast’s new version is truly a vast improvement in the anti-virus game. Version 5.0, announced recently, includes strengthened protection in the face of a new competitor: Microsoft Essentials.
Weekly auto rail, with information on the new road salt, Toyota information and Car Q&A with Junior Damato.
It wasn't long ago that single premium immediate annuities were bashed regularly as a lousy use of money. Today, however, with longer life expectancies, baby boomers reaching retirement age and increased volatility in the financial markets, these annuities are gaining in popularity.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urged drivers of recalled Toyotas earlier this week to park their cars if they noticed stiffer than normal gas pedals. By the time that recommendation was issued, Ruth Hart was already wary of her Camry after receiving a pair of recall notices.
The woman who inspired the character Sally Carrera, the blue Porsche from the Pixar movie “Cars,” has been one of Oklahoma’s staunchest supporters and promoters.
Thursday Oklahoma returned that favor when the State Senate honored Stroud’s Rock Café owner, Dawn Welch. Her daughter, Alexis Herr, served as a page to the Senate during the first week of the 2010 session, and joined her mother on the floor for the presentation.
State Sen. Harry Coates represents Stroud in the Senate and was author of Senate Resolution 83.
Weekly business rail, with tips for having an office romance, BBB advice on scoring a job with the Census Bureau and more.
With financial Q&A, with advice on starting a small business and the best way to invest.
Economic woes have recently raised the threat levels of deadly workplace violence despite employers’ efforts to adopt early warning systems. Workplace killings have declined in recent years, according to federal government data, and many large companies have adopted extensive programs to identify employee threats. But recent high-profile incidents underscore the lingering threat of deadly workplace incidents, some of which are triggered by financial pressures.
In basements, family rooms and garages, entrepreneurs are running home-based businesses to supplement their income or replace lost income. Some create a product. Some sell. Some offer a service. There’s even a home-based business that will teach you how to start a home-based business.
For companies looking to grow in a sluggish economy, the burgeoning growth of China could mean growth here at home. But they should look before they leap. There are complex legal issues they need to know, especially when it comes to protecting intellectual property.
Computer programmers realize our animal weakness and work hard to capitalize on it. So we have pet screen savers, pet photo galleries and — the latest — software designed for the pets themselves.
Browsers are like toasters — we take them for granted until they burn us. The flames of the browser war of 2008 still burn hot. That’s when Google upset the industry with its Chrome browser, forcing everybody else to write quick updates.
Committing to a frugal lifestyle can be a daunting task. Making ends meet and saving for the future involves more than just foregoing a coffee habit or watching what you spend. As my family travels this road, we learn something new every day, from how to deal with setbacks to uncovering our own unique spending triggers.
Korean products have long had a reputation for value, but the country’s largest maker, Hyundai, wants buyers to see more than just a lowball price when they look at models like the 2010 Tucson crossover. And if our initial drive is any indication, the automaker is likely to succeed.
Weekly auto rail, with a car trip tip, Car Q&A with Junior Damato and more.
In many ways, the head coach of a pro football team and your role as head of your financial life are similar.
