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20 Awesomely Creative Business Cards You Won't Throw Out

Emerald Catron — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:10:11 +0000

We know -- business cards? Even though nearly everything is done in the digital realm, they are still a thing. A thing we usually throw in the bin straightaway. We would gladly let these cards clutter up our desk, though. They're creative enough to warrant existing, and probably actually earn their proprietors some business. Check them out below.

Would You Give Up Your Email?

Nancy Mace — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:16:53 +0000

What would happen if you gave up your email? Would you lose all your friends? Would you lose all contact with the outside world? Nobody knows, but what we do know is you’ll probably live longer. According to researchers from the University of California they asked a huge group of THIRTEEN people to give up [...]

Ft. Sill Apache Tribe Finishes Work on Lawton's Largest Hotel

Jeri Anderson — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:16:47 +0000

The Ft. Sill Apache Tribe finished construction on Lawton’s largest and newest hotel. The new business is expected to bring more than 100 new jobs to our city. Check out exclusive photos. The Apache Casino Hotel opened for business this week with a ribbon cutting ceremony in the circular drive. The 132 room hotel features [...]

99-Year-Old Woman Denied Credit Card Because of Her Age

Shauna Wright — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:18:07 +0000

Being denied credit is never fun, and for one 99-year-old woman, it was especially disheartening. She was turned down for a store credit card because of her age — but as it turns out, it was all a big misunderstanding.

Kids Showcase Their Businesses at Kids Inc. Event [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:24:09 +0000

The six finalists from the Kids Inc. Facebook contest set up shop at Lawton's Central Mall in Center Court. These young businessmen and women came prepared to make money, as they showed their wares and demonstrated maturity bey

US Postal Service to Stop Shipping Electronics to Troops Overseas

Kathy Landin — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:45:30 +0000

In an announcement made earlier this month, the US Postal Service told customers that as of May 16, they will no longer ship electronics like iPads, Kindles, smartphones and other devices containing lithium batteries overseas.

This means that people who want to ship electronics to troops serving abroad will have to pay a premium to go through private shipping services.

A New Bill To Make it Illegal for Employers to Spy on Employees

Nancy Mace — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:51:39 +0000

I read this headline this morning ‘Bill Would Make Facebook Snooping, Digital Spying by Employers Illegal’ and my first reaction was “WHAT?” Why would we have to introduce legislation to outlaw something that is obviously morally wrong? Why would I have to share my personal, private passwords for my Facebook account, my private email accounts [...]

Managers Reveal the Most Bizarre Reasons People Give for Quitting Their Jobs

Shauna Wright — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:49:18 +0000

Just because the unemployment rate is high doesn’t mean everyone is desperate for work — some are even willing to leave their jobs altogether.

And when they do, the reasons they sometimes give are rather eyebrow-raising.

Administrative Professionals Day the Feng Shui Way

Nancy Mace — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:26:28 +0000

Flowers are nice; lunch out with the boss is nice too, but reducing your stress at work is even better. According to Robyn Bentley, The Feng Shui Diva here are some steps you can take to reduce your stress at work the Feng Shui Way.

Check out the Pros and Cons List of E-Books vs Print Books! Which One is Better?

ashley — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:25:19 +0000

With the e-reader devices gaining more and more popularity the war between e-books and print books rages on! Which one should you choose? Both have their pros and cons- find out which one we think is better! With the convenience and glamor of e-readers, such as the Kindle, the Nook, and the iPad, electronic reading [...]

Kodak Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:49:43 +0000

If you want to capture a Kodak moment, you may need to be in bankruptcy court to do it these days — the iconic photography company filed for Chapter 11 protection on Wednesday. Since 2003, Kodak has closed 13 manufacturing plants and 130 processing labs, and cut 47,000 workers from its workforce — all in [...]

Hostess Files for Bankruptcy — Here Are 10 Hostess Snacks You May Have Forgotten [IMAGES, VIDEOS]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:45:36 +0000

It has long been said that a Twinkie would survive a nuclear war. But Hostess, the company that makes the treats, is not so immortal.

In fact, Hostess is expected to file for bankruptcy this week, citing over $800 million in debt. While there is a good chance Hostess will be able to reorganize or be bought out by another company — ensuring Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos will remain in stores — it’s possible that this could spell the end of the line for the tasty snack cakes we all grew up on.

Build-A-Bear Recalling 300,000 Bears

Clay Miller — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:18:18 +0000

The lovable bears that come out of the Build- A – Bear workshop have one of their own that is being recalled. The company has announced that 300,000 Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears like the one pictured are being recalled. The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission issued a warning about the bears stating the “teddy bears [...]

Dozens of Kmart and Sears Stores to Close After Disastrous Holiday Season

Shauna Wright — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:17:50 +0000

If you’re a regular shopper at Kmart or Sears, you may soon have fewer places to spend your money — parent company Sears Holdings has said that in light of decreased holiday sales, it’ll close at least 100 stores in the coming months.

Abercrombie & Fitch Proves 'The Situation' Isn't as Important as He Thinks

Kathy Landin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:12:56 +0000

The Fitch vs. The Sitch battle, started back in August when retail store Abercrombie & Fitch offered Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino money to stop wearing their clothes, continues to rage on. A&F filed a motion to dismiss the charges brought to them by the ‘Jersey Shore’ star who claimed the brand stole trademarked phrases from him by using them in t-shirts that mocked him.

Coke Moves Its Secret Formula for All to See — Kind Of [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:08:10 +0000

Since 1925, the secret recipe for Coca-Cola has been famously locked in a bank vault. But no more — to much fanfare, the coveted list of ingredients was moved Thursday to a new vault that’s on display at the World of Coca-Cola Museum at the company’s headquarters in downtown Atlanta.

Round 3, American Airlines Strikes Back at Alec Baldwin on Facebook

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:36:13 +0000

He got kicked off a plane, stormed Twitter and… now what?

The majority of us by know already know about the whole Alec Baldwin-American Airlines fiasco, but the actor may have left out a few crucial details. According to American Airlines, Alec Baldwin wasn’t thrown off the flight simply for playing ‘Words With Friends’ on his cell phone, as the actor had alleged in a series of Tweets.

Postal Service Cuts Means Next-Day Mail May Be a Thing of the Past

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:54:42 +0000

Proposed cuts to services from the US Postal Service will save the cash-strapped organization some much-needed funds, but the public may not like the outcome. Since roughly half of the nearly 500 mail processing centers across the country would be closed, delivery times for mail would be lengthened. Currently, first-class mail within the US typically [...]

Target Employees Get Pranked With Ridiculous Shopping Lists [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:50:43 +0000

Working retail during the holidays is already a grueling experience. But it must be even worse when you get pranked like the unfortunate Target employees in this hysterical video. Jokesters Greg Benson and Ryan Smith ask several workers at a local Target to help them find ridiculous items like “ankle grease,” “daddy butter” and “fish [...]

Burger King Heats Up the Fast Food Competition with Bigger and Fatter Fries

Kathy Landin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:16:00 +0000

The competition in the french fry market has gotten fierce between Burger King, McDonalds and the other fry-serving fast food joints. Mickey Ds’ traditionally grabs the top spot when it comes to favorite fries, but Wendy’s took a run at it with new “natural cut” fries seasoned with sea salt.

Now, Burger King is taking it up a notch by making its fries bigger.