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Fox 23 mobile access.

pitchman101 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:57:00 GMT

Just wondering why fox 23 in Tulsa has four opptions for mobile access but none of them are .mobi mobile access?.

If you utilised .mobi for your stations mobile access, would this not be able to take the place of ALL your other options?, thus making all existing mobile access options by fox23 unneeded?.

Replace your existing mobile access with .mobi and start advertising that on your news broudcast and everyone needing mobile access can access the same way.( no need for all the links that only work for some people!.

refering 2 religion 2 make a point n public schools?

allisonck — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:23:30 GMT

sperry public schools put a news letter once a month. newest issue includes a letter from the new interim superintendent jim sisney. he refers to proverbs 29:18. i thought there was seperation of church and state. i understand that everyone is entitled to there beliefs. but i send my child to be educated on fact based issues. religion is to personal and i believe school is not the place for that. plus i thought there were laws on that type of thing. i may be incorrect. but this is my feeling on the issue.

Theory of Evolution -- Should it be taught in public schools?

FOX23 — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:29:21 GMT

What are you thoughts...let us know and your comment may be used on FOX23 News.

Separation of Church and State?

cybersinner — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:18:45 GMT

I have spent the entire day watching the inauguration and quite frankly find myself deeply disturbed at how many time I have heard the name of God invoked and prayer initiated in a land that supposedly has separation of Church and State. As a non-religious individual I am deeply offended by the Christian majority's audacity at insinuating their religious proscriptions and practices into the most important State function in our country.
The constitution does not say that this is allowed and those in the Congress who assume that the Framers of the Constitution meant that it is are unethically promoting their own religion. If the Framers intended allowances for certain religious practices in State ceremonies and practices, they would have stated so in the constitution. Since they did not, it is wrong to assume that they would look fondly on this practice of allowing religious influence in every aspect of our government.
Remember this small fact, The last time that politics and religion mixed, people were burned at the stake simply because another person held a grudge against them. Remember the Spanish Inquisition? The Crusades? Or perhaps I need to remind them of the Kings and Emporers who once ruled the majority of the "Civilized" world. They were constantly at war (usually over a single city or a few miles of farmland) and nobody could challenge their orders because they were "ordained" by God to rule. Or when the Anglo-Catholic Church assumed pseudo-control over the majority of Europe and a sin was considered a crime. Just imagine getting imprisoned or executed for having sex with your girlfriend without first going before a priest and being married. (Goodbye nightclubs) Or being publicly flogged for not attending church on a Sunday. Look at the Middle East. Their religious beliefs have been ingrained for so long in their leadership that they are almost always at war somewhere in the region. (And remember that they STILL aloow public execution by stoning for adultery)
The religious majority in this country preach constatly about Freedom of Religion, but they only mean it as long as it is Christianity. Athiests are shunned, Wiccans are called pagans or witches, we treat native-born muslims like enemies of the state, Mormons are slandered for their belief in miltiple marraiges, Satanists are automatically suspect because of the symbols they wear. The children of these religious parents are picked on, insulted and sometimes even physically harmed in public schools when they don't "Meet at the Pole" for prayer or when they won't attend Teens for Christ.
People have been irresponsible with their money, spending what they didn't have to spend on things they could have lived without. It has led to the worst economic situation in my generation. How many of them did it believing that God would help them through their hard time. (God is appearantly broke since he doesn't provide anything to keep his churches open, hence the need for tithes and offerings)
It is time for our so-called "Enlightened" species to grow up and quit depending on the Holy Father to solve our problems. All children must quit depending on their parents at some time or another.
If you are going to believe in something, believe in Humankind (at least there is proof that we exist.)
Sorry to blow so long, but those of us who don't follow any religion have absolutely NO representation anywhere. At least ONE of us had to stand up and say our peice.
One last fact. The Pilgrims came here trying to get away from the theocracy in England (Think about it)

English as the state's official language

FOX23 — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:30:09 GMT

Oklahoma City (AP)_Legislation that makes English the official language of Oklahoma has passed teh state House in spite of opponents who say it is divisive and unnecessary. House members approved the bill 66-32 Wednesday and sent it to the Senate for a vote. Rep. Randy Terrill of Moore authored the bill and says it would prevent the state from having to provide taxpayer-funded services in a language other than English. Terrill says more than 30 other states have similar bills. But opponents say it demeans the languages of Oklahoma's 39 ederally recognized Indian tribes and sends the wrong message to the rest of the world. Rep. Shane Jet of Tecumseh says the measure is closed-minded and not inclusive. Rep. Jerry McPeak of Warner says it is more about politics than good policy.

FOX23 would like to know what you think. We may even use your statement on FOX23 News at 5:00pm.

Dora the Explorer

babyjordie — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:00:03 GMT

I had just turned on the TV when the poll was on about it the show was to grown up for young children and I was wondering if anyone seen the segment of what they were talking about....

Does it work?

kindagreywolf — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:08:21 GMT

LOL, I have been watching those videos and there great! How about a Viagra, Enzyte or extendz one? I know you can't show it actually working but you could do this.

Doesn't work: Female Co-Caster looks normal.

Does work: Female Co-Caster's hair is messed up, clothes dishelved, smeared makeup and hickey's all over?

Or how about the Grab-it Screw remover?
You can try it on sports cars and bank safes?

Just some Ideas, keep the videos coming.

OMG! I CAN SEE, I CAN SEE!

kindagreywolf — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:32:28 GMT

Thanks for making the print bigger on the main site, Fox23. I actually don't have to wear my glasses to read it anymore!

Marriage Equality Demonstraton

FOX23 — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:24:37 GMT

Tulsa, Okla – February 13, 2008 —Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) proudly recognizes the love and commitment expressed through tens of thousands of enduring same-gender relationships across this state and nation. In celebration of the right of each and every American to marry the person he or she loves, OkEq will be holding a series of marriage equality events.

At 2:30 P.M. on Friday, February 13th, same-gender couples will arrive at the Tulsa County Courthouse and apply for marriage licenses in a symbolic show of support for marriage equality. In accordance with Oklahoma Statutes and the State Constitution, the Clerk of the Court will have to deny these couples' requests for a marriage license, highlighting the second class status accorded to same-gender loving relationships. "The freedom to marry whoever you want is, at heart, simply an issue of equal treatment and equal rights," says Oklahomans for Equality Advocacy Chair Matt Warren; "Marriage confers more than 1,000 federal benefits and protections that are unfairly denied to same-gender couples in the status quo."

After the demonstration, participants and supporters of marriage equality are invited to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, located at 621 East 4th Street, for a symbolic wedding reception and the Equality Center's first annual Wedding Fair, complete with booths and vendors catering to ***, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender couples who wish to tie the knot.

We want to know what you think...give us your thoughts and we might use it on FOX23 News.

Jim Glover - A rip off and crooks?

kindagreywolf — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:26:09 GMT

Has anyone went to these people? MY neighbor has and what they are doing to her is really shady, and I am a NY'er!
She bought a Blue Car from them last month. Made the deal, got loan approval, traded in her old car and came home.
about 2 days later They actually came to her house, said they gave her the wrong car. The one she had costs more because it had tinted "windows". So they gave her a red car without tinted windows. If it was me, I would have shot the idiots if they touched the car.
Now she has the new car. Jim Glover has been calling once a week demanding different papers saying this and that is screwed up. Now they say they need 6 months of bank statements, "It's a new rule because of the recession", what kind of idiot does this? So now we finally figured out what happened.
One of Jim Glovers friends had wanted the blue car. They came and picked it up, swapped cars to give to THERE friends!
In a rush job they messed up my neighbors paperwork and her paperwork now has different VIN numbers.
It's been over 30 days and she still doesn't have the title and can't get it registered. The loan company is getting ready to deny the loan as the paperwork is now all messed up because of Jim Glover fudged the deal from day 1! My neighbor has to fix there mess!
"DAD'LL DO IT"

How should the stimulus money be spent in Tulsa?

FOX23 — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:39:38 GMT

With President Obama signing the stimulus package today and Tulsa set to receive some of the money, how should it be spent? Tell us what you think and we might use your comments on FOX23 News at 5:00pm.

Happy New Year

kindagreywolf — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:31:56 GMT

Please Don't Drink and Drive or Fire off your weapons at midnight!

New Year Resolutions

Stardawg — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:20:49 GMT

What is your New Year Resolution for 2009?

Merry Christmas Everyone!

kindagreywolf — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:00:32 GMT

Have a safe and Happy Holidays! But if you don't want to be safe or Happy, thats ok to!
(Kgw's No pressure Holiday service)

How Old is Granpa>

jd4fox23 — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:32:02 GMT

One evening a grandson was talking to his grandfather about current events.
The grandson asked his grandfather what he thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general.

The Grandfather replied, "Well, let me think a minute, I was born before:

* television

* penicillin

* polio shots

* frozen foods

* Xerox

* contact lenses

* Frisbees and

* the pill

There were no:

* credit cards

* laser beams or

* ball-point pens

Man had not invented:

* pantyhose

* air conditioners

* dishwashers

* clothes dryers

* and the clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air and

* man hadn ' t yet walked on the moonHow Old Is Grandpa ?

How old is Grandpa???

Your Grandmother and I got married first, . . and then lived together.

Every family had a father and a mother.

Until I was 25, I called every man older than me, "Sir".
And after I turned 25, I still called every man older than me, "Sir"
We were before gay-rights, computer- dating, dual careers, daycare centers, and group therapy.

Our lives were governed by the Ten Commandments, good judgment, and common sense.

We were taught to know the difference between right and wrong and to stand up and take responsibility for our actions.

Serving your country was a privilege; living in this country was a bigger privilege.

We thought fast food was what people ate during Lent.

Having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins.

Draft dodgers were people who closed their front doors when the evening breeze started.

Time-sharing meant time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends-not purchasing condominiums.

We never heard of FM radios, tape decks, CDs, electric typewriters, yogurt, or guys wearing earrings.

We listened to the Big Bands, Jack Benny, and the President ' s speeches on our radios.

And I don ' t ever remember any kid blowing his brains out listening to Tommy Dorsey.

If you saw anything with ' Made in Japan ' on it, it was junk.

The term ' making out ' referred to how you did on your school exam.

Pizza Hut, McDonald ' s, and instant coffee were unheard of.

We had 5&10-cent stores where you could actually buy things for 5 and 10 cents.

Ice-cream cones, phone calls, rides on a streetcar, and a Pepsi were all a nickel.

And if you didn ' t want to splurge, you could spend your nickel on enough stamps to mail 1 letter and 2 postcards.

You could buy a new Chevy Coupe for $600, . . . but who could afford one?
Too bad, because gas was 11 cents a gallon.

In my day:

* "grass" was mowed,

* "coke" was a cold drink,

* "pot" was something your mother cooked in and

* "rock music" was your grandmother ' s lullaby.

* "Aids" were helpers in the Principal ' s office,

* "chip" meant a piece of wood,

* "hardware" was found in a hardware store and

* "software" wasn ' t even a word.

And we were the last generation to actually believe that a lady needed a husband to have a baby. No wonder people call us "old and confused" and say there is a generation gap... and how old do you think I am?

I bet you have this old man in mind...you are in for a shock!

Read on to see -- pretty scary if you think about it and pretty sad at the same time.

This man would be only 59 years old

HOT TOPIC: The passage of Prop. 8

jd4fox23 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:00:36 GMT

In the last few months the US has seen so many hot issues from the Presidential election, the Wall Street crisis, and loss of jobs. In several states similar propositions passed as Proposition 8 in California. What are your thoughts on yet another hot issue that our country is facing now, and will face in the near future?

NOTE: The article is strong in nature, so please keep responses within the rules of FOX23 forums.
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Decisions by voters in Florida, Arizona and California to join residents of 27 other states with constitutional protections for traditional marriage have prompted threats of violence against Christians and their churches.

"Burn their ****** churches to the ground, and then tax the charred timbers," wrote "World O Jeff" on the JoeMyGod blogspot today within hours of California officials declaring Proposition 8 had been approved by a margin of 52 percent to 48 percent. Confirmation on voter approval of amendments in Florida and Arizona came earlier.

The amendments in all three states essentially limit marriage to one man and one woman. In California, the measure states the only marriages "valid and recognized" in the state are those between one man and one woman.

Thirty states now have adopted marriage amendments. However, in California, the vitriol appeared especially high since the state Supreme Court in May created same-sex marriage for homosexuals. Proposition 8 overruled the court decision, readopting the marriage definition California votersadopted in 2000.

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Thank-you Tulsa Zoo

kindagreywolf — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:15:28 GMT

The other day I had a very sick Squirrel outside of my house. He was sick enough to were I could grab it, but alive enough to fend me off if I was stupid enough to try. I called animal control and quickly found out they were associated with the city police dept (*&$%#!). I explained the situation and explained there were kids and pets all around as this is a residential neighborhood. They said they would be right on it.

Apparently the TPD looked at a map and found out there wasn't a QuickTrip nearby and called me back. They were to busy. I was informed I could go about 12 blocks away and borrow an animal trap for a $25.00 deposit.

My next option was to go outback and open fire. Being a New Yorker, I realized this was retarded as TPD would show up. It wouldn't be the cops that refuse to get out of the car as they are stuck in it for the day because there over weight. It would be the ones that would chase me down.

I called Tulsa Zoo. This particular Zoo is peculiar. If you go during the week day, they have lonely volunteers that love to talk and don't have friends. If they catch you (and they do) they tell you all about the animals, the zoo, the habitats, the history of the zoo, etc. It is actually a fun time to go as you really learn a lot. If you want to learn about Zoo Horrors, ask what happens if a wild animal gets in a cage. You will run out screaming with your hands over your ears going, "TMI, TMI, TMI".

Where was I? Oh yeah. I was banking that the staff was just as, if not, way more knowledgeable than the volunteers, so I left a message of my dilemma. Sure shooting, I got a call back within 10 minutes from a gentleman. I was darn near a vet by the time he was done, figured out he wasn’t contagious and how to deal with the situation safely for all concerned.

So Thank-You, Tulsa Zoo for giving me enough information to deal with a situation and helping me to determine if it was a danger to anything else!

Tulsa World Rte 66 marathon

kindagreywolf — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:07:14 GMT

I said it would be a cold day in Heck before I go

Anyone want to come with me?

Second Stimulus Check ?

rabbits — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:06:56 GMT

A few weeks ago, I briefly heard mention on the news that President Bush was pushing for a second stimulus check. Is there anything to it, or was it just an idea that has fell by the wayside?

Will KGW shut up?

kindagreywolf — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:13:17 GMT

Yes I will! I take the kids back to NY tomorrow. We spent some of tonight at Tracey Park looking at downtown and reflecting on all the fun they had.
I'll be back in a week though! Someone say something while I am gone!

McAlester detectives seek bloggers' names

jd4fox23 — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:06:16 GMT

McAlester detectives seek bloggers' names

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McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - Police detectives seeking the identities of bloggers who criticized McAlester officials on an online message board delivered a subpoena to the site's operator, who say he won't cooperate with investigators.

Two police detectives delivered the subpoena Tuesday to Harold King, who operates the Web site www.mccooler.net. The subpoena orders him to provide details by Saturday on 35 bloggers posting under pseudonyms on King's site.

King said he researched posts under those pseudonyms and found one common denominator: All had written critically about Pittsburg County District Attorney Jim Miller.

Miller said by telephone: "I can't comment on any investigation, and whether one's going on or not."

An advocate of open government said he's concerned the subpoena could have "a chilling effect."

"It just smacks of trying to chill criticism," said Joey Senat, past president of FOI Oklahoma Inc. and associate professor of journalism at Oklahoma State University.

"We have a right to speak anonymously, especially about political matters," Senat said.

Semgroup

kindagreywolf — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:38:37 GMT

Maybe I am missing something here. Semgroup, a supposed major oil distributor, goes bankrupt. Since it is a major player in distributing oil and can't do it, that means supply isn't going to meet demands, yet oil is dropping because of this.
I know OPEC (Obnoxious People Extracting Cash) set oil prices, so this isn't making sense.

Near Frederichsberg, Texas..

cricket — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:24:44 GMT

Near Fredricksberg, Texas, where there is a large German- speaking population. A farmer walking down a country road notices a man drinking from his pond with his hands. The farmer shouted: 'Trink das wasser nicht. Die kuhen haben dahin gesheissen. (which means) 'Don't drink the water, the cows have sh*t in it.' The man shouted back: I'm from New York and just down here campaigning for Obama, I can't understand you. Please speak in English.' The farmer replied: 'Use two hands, you'll get more.'

Giving kids beer...

Tega — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:08:30 GMT

So, when I was a kid, to take the taboo out of alcohol, dad would allow a sip now and then. Do you think that is a good thing, or do you think it promotes drinking? Would you give your child a sip of your wine or beer?

Tulsa's First Renaissance Faire!!

Tega — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:55:45 GMT

Tulsa Renaissance Faire.
The date is August 16th and 17th
Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM to 5 PM

Location: Chandler Park
6500 W 21st ST Tulsa
Website is
kingschampion.com

There will be food, medieval fighting, merchants, a pirate ship, a pirate museum and more!