Nebert Adala Begins a Journey at Tulsa Tech
Nebert Adala’s journey began a few years ago when he decided to leave his home in Kenya and pursue his education in the United States. Kenya is located on the east coast of Africa, almost the size of the state of Texas, and currently has a population of approximately 38 million people.
Tulsa Million Miles Keeps Citizens Healthy
Since taking office in 2006, my administration has made the health and fitness of our city a priority. With our state’s alarming rankings – Oklahoma has the eighth highest obesity rate in the nation – we must make the right kind of investments now to improve the health of our citizens.
Back to School: Clothes Encounters of the Teen Kind
“I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels.”– Maya Angelou
It is that time of year when teeners and tweeners become their parents’ best friends. It is time to go shopping for school clothes! Ideally, that is without mom and dad but with their credit cards and best friends. It is a marvelous time to watch your children become young adults and make responsible choices – or not.
What’s New? Bella Couture 411
Whether you’re into FB, Text, EM, IM, Twitter or the unfashionable, outmoded and passé tele, the buzz is undeniable, believable, and yet unbelievable. A 10-year-old is coming out with her own boutique one-of-a-kind fashion line. Complete with name and logo!
Ask Abdo: Solving All of Your Fashion ER’s
Q: Betsy Hollis Miller, a reader writes in “What denim works best for women with little or flat derrieres?
Greater Tulsa Moving Forward with Talons, af2
Things are really looking up throughout our great city and region. Tulsa has been named the best city in the United States, the economy is getting better, and we have new ownership partners with the Tulsa Talons that will help us to reach our goals of continued championships and to being the best indoor football program anywhere.
Commissioner Karen Keith Keeping Busy in District 2
Tulsa County Commission District 2 is one of the most diverse districts in terms of populations, economic diversity, and development. From Sand Springs to Expo Square and downtown Tulsa to Glenpool, District 2 represents over 187,000 Tulsa County residents with over 16,000 residing in the unincorporated areas of Tulsa County.
Setting the Tone: The ABC’s Of Wedding Invitations
A wedding invitation is not just an invite to your wedding; it sets the tone for your wedding day. I have seen so many different kinds of invitations. I think invitations are the first glimpse people get at the wedding you are having. When I receive a great wedding invitation, I know that the wedding is going to be great, and I only give money for gifts, so I know I have to up the ante on the present. I was taught growing up, you have to pay your way for the wedding; that meant giving cash around the amount what you think it cost for them to have you as a guest. It must be an Italian thing.
John Hope Franklin Remembered as Great Tulsan
“I want to be out there on the firing line, helping, directing or doing something to try to make this a better world, a better place to live.”
– Dr. John Hope Franklin
Tulsa is Thinking Green as Earth Day Approaches
April 22 is Earth Day, so this is a good time to start thinking about ways to be more energy efficient, help out the environment and clean up our city. There are three simple things that everyone can do to create a better neighborhood, a better city and a better planet.
Wedding Packages, Other Ideas Can Keep Costs Down
Weddings on a budget may seem like an oxymoron and probably do not seem realistic when one figures all the things needed for the special day. Most people think “Let’s find everything the cheapest we can and then the wedding will not cost as much,” so they try to negotiate everything.
The Latest Fashion: Tulsa Tech Cosmetology Program
Tulsa Tech’s cosmetology students study their craft in preparation for careers involving the latest trends and styles. Their creative talents focus on the care and enhancement of the human body in this outstanding program that provides a strong foundation for a lucrative position in a billion-dollar industry. Students work in state-of-the-art facilities with actual clients and are encouraged to develop a personal style while utilizing good customer service skills.
<i>The Botox Phenomenon: ‘Keep the Wisdom, Lose the Lines’ </i>
“To me, Botox is no more unusual than toothpaste. It works. You do it once a year. Who cares?”
– Simon Cowell, “American Idol” co-producer and judge
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