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Oklahoma Articles Oklahoma group buys Dippin' Dots Sat, 19 May 2012 20:30:44 GMT A group of investors from Oklahoma City has completed a $12.7 million transaction to buy the Dippin' Dots LLC flash-frozen ice cream company out of bankruptcy. (More). Seaway pipeline sends oil to Texas in historic reversal Sat, 19 May 2012 20:29:03 GMT The Seaway pipeline began pumping crude from Cushing, Oklahoma, oil tanks to the heart of the U.S. refining industry in Houston on Saturday, marking a historic shift in the way oil flows across the United States. (More). NBA playoffs: It's (wide) open season Sat, 19 May 2012 20:25:53 GMT Kobe Bryant hopes to lead his Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA Finals and win his sixth championship ring. (More). No. 10 Aggie Women Ready for NCAA Championship Sat, 19 May 2012 20:25:36 GMT After a second place finish at regionals and individual titles in its last two events, the No. (More). Kobe says controlling the pace will be key for Lakers in Game 4 vs. Thunder Sat, 19 May 2012 20:19:40 GMT The Lakers' Game 3 win over the Thunder on Friday was gritty, hard-fought, and earned largely at the free throw line . (More). UPDATE 2-Seaway pipeline sends oil to Texas in historic reversal Sat, 19 May 2012 20:19:24 GMT The Seaway pipeline began pumping crude from Cushing, Oklahoma, oil tanks to the heart of the U.S. refining industry in Houston on Saturday, marking a historic shift in the way oil flows across the United States. (More). Records: Joplin twister was costliest since 1950 Sat, 19 May 2012 20:14:06 GMT The cost of 30 manhole covers that got sucked away: $5,800. A new concession stand at the destroyed high school: $228,600. Shelter and care for more than 1,300 homeless pets: $372,000. The tornado that tore through Joplin a year ago already ranks as the deadliest twister in six decades. (More). Oklahoma City group buys Dippin' Dots for $12.7M Sat, 19 May 2012 20:10:26 GMT A group of investors from Oklahoma City has completed a $12.7 million transaction to buy the Dippin' Dots LLC flash-frozen ice cream company out of bankruptcy. (More). Oklahoma lake patrols face staffing shortage Sat, 19 May 2012 20:06:30 GMT Staffing shortages will require some Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers in the marine enforcement division to patrol multiple lakes this season, but officials hope a new recruit class graduating soon will make more troopers available. (More). Thunder vs. Lakers: Interior Dominance Key to Game 4 Victory for Each Squad Sat, 19 May 2012 20:03:33 GMT The winning recipe, and most contentious part of the court, should be extremely obvious to both Los Angeles and Oklahoma City. (More). |
Alpacas News Alpacas culled after TB outbreak Thu, 17 May 2012 08:42:19 -0700 Hundreds of alpacas are culled at a farm in Sussex after testing positive for bovine tuberculosis. (Read Story). Alpacas banned over TB concern Thu, 17 May 2012 03:56:37 -0700 Alpacas are banned from a Warwickshire agricultural show following concerns they could be involved in the spread of bovine TB. (Read Story). Alpacas with punch Wed, 16 May 2012 13:26:11 -0700 ALPACAS are still a farmyard oddity in much of Victoria, but farmers Sian and Timothy hope that will change. (Read Story). Alpacas colour Paul's world Wed, 16 May 2012 10:41:34 -0700 COLOUR is king for Paul Fulton when it comes to alpacas. (Read Story). Yeagles raise llamas, alpacas at Lindsey farm Thu, 17 May 2012 05:34:30 -0700 Lindsey farmer Deb Yeagle raises llamas and alpacas with her husband, Donald. Yeagle first started raising sheep and then added the llamas and alpacas. (Read Story). Man gives alpacas a haircut on Eastern Shore of Virginia Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:09:16 -0700 Shearing expert Jay Mariacher shears an alpaca at By the Bay Alpacas farm in Pungoteague, owned by Tara King and Andrew Leach. In a three-month season, Mariacher will shear more than 4,000 alpacas. (Read Story). Alpacas guard roos at wildlife park Mon, 14 May 2012 08:41:07 -0700 BALLARAT Wildlife Park?s three new attractions are also protectors to some of the park?s most vulnerable members. (Read Story). Learn about alpacas at Campton Hills open house Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 -0700 What animal stands about as tall as a human, weighs 150 to 170 pounds, and is pregnant for nearly a year? You can learn about and visit alpacas -- and even buy one of the woolly creatures for yourself -- when Waldron Grove Alpaca Farm holds its spring open house and pen sale this weekend in the Campton Hills area. (Read Story). Westbrook Men Face Court Appearances in Stabbing Deaths of Alpacas Fri, 18 May 2012 04:54:42 -0700 MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (AP) ? Two Westbrook men face court appearances in the next week on charges related to the stabbing deaths of four alpacas that a prosecutor said were killed for pure sport. (Read Story). Alpacas, Mother's Day tea time, St. Johns Parade day: North Portland weekend entertainment roundup Fri, 11 May 2012 07:48:09 -0700 Your North Portland weekend entertainment guide (Read Story). Alpacas Articles Sheep, Rams, And Alpacas To Get Haircuts At SF Zoo's Annual Sheep-Shearing Saturday Sat, 19 May 2012 12:48:25 GMT The San Francisco Zoo has invited the public to the Children's Zoo today to watch the sheep, rams and alpacas there get a much-needed haircut, zoo officials said. (More). Ranch to host a day of alpaca education Sat, 19 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Mike Gooch, who co-owns Happy Valley Alpaca Ranch with his wife, Linda, talks about the 17 alpacas they breed and shear for the fleece that they have processed into yarn. (More). Homeschool project: Gulf oil spill needs your hair and pantyhose Mon, 31 May 2010 07:06:00 GMT Alpacas and sheep, along with dogs, birds and long-haired humans are all contributing to the clean-up of the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico created from the explosion last month at the Deepwater Horizon oil rig. (More). What do you think? Sat, 19 May 2012 02:16:03 GMT The more I hear and read about progress towards a badger cull the less optimistic I become about our chances of getting a grip on TB and preventing the biggest animal health catastrophe since BSE. (More). Fleece Fest Comes to Prospect Park Zoo This Weekend Fri, 18 May 2012 16:27:06 GMT Five sheep and a pair of alpacas will get their annual haircuts this weekend at the Prospect Park Zoo's annual Fleece Fest . (More). Grafton's Weekend: Budda's Birthday, Town Yard Sale,... Fri, 18 May 2012 05:31:40 GMT GRAFTON, Mass. - It's a very eclectic weekend in Grafton, with offerings that include the second annual town-wide yard sale, Community Harvest Project's Plantapalooza and a celebration of the birth of Budda. (More). Town honours bomb disposal troops Fri, 18 May 2012 04:18:02 GMT The ceremony at Warwick Castle will be attended by 200 soldiers from the base who will then march through the town. (More). Grafton Celebrates Agriculture Saturday Thu, 17 May 2012 20:28:33 GMT Grafton Celebrates Agriculture, to be held Saturday, May 19, will be a town-wide "open house" that encourages community members to visit and learn about agriculture-related businesses and non-profit organizations in Grafton. (More). Alpacas culled after TB outbreak Thu, 17 May 2012 12:57:34 GMT The British Alpaca Society said it is rare for alpacas to contract TB, which is also caught by cattle and badgers. (More). Space launch for chicken outfit Thu, 17 May 2012 11:40:17 GMT A rubber chicken wearing an outfit knitted from plastic bags by a woman from Rugby is to be launched into space by Nasa on Sunday. (More). |