Drug lobby, police clash over bill to thwart meth trade

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma authorities have been at the forefront of the nation’s battle against methamphetamine, but they soon will have a tough new opponent: a politically connected, well-heeled pharmaceutical industry.

How to turn your first home into a decorator’s showcase

Do-it-yourself home decor is popular for many reasons. By doing the design and implementation yourself, you can save a lot of money. So where do you start if you want to turn your first home into a decorator’s showcase? Focusing on a few key areas can yield high-impact results.

Five hot fitness tips for cold weather

Finding time for exercise during the hectic holiday months can be challenging. For many people, a fitness regime gets tossed out with the wrapping paper. This makes getting back into a consistent exercise routine for the New Year an essential but difficult battle. And during dark winter months, fewer daylight hours and cooler temperatures can decrease motivation for even the most dedicated fitness buffs.

How to create a winning resume and have your best interview

You’ve seen the headlines. While no one would call the job market red hot, it is warming. Companies across most industries are starting to lift their heads and are considering new talent. While many businesses may be operating leaner, they are recruiting for skilled workers in many areas. Job candidates need to be focused on presenting their best selves for the right opportunities once they come along.

How to create a family endowment

A family endowment is something that may benefit everyone in a family – including you. The goals of an endowment are simple – accumulate enough assets to allow you to live comfortably off the income during retirement and to maintain and preserve the principle for your loved ones and future generations. Here are five guidelines that, if followed, may assist you in creating and preserving a family endowment.

Managing diabetes: the oral-vision connection

Many are aware of serious diabetes-related complications such as heart disease, nerve damage and limb amputation. However, people may not be aware of how diabetes can affect oral and visual health.

Teaching kids financial literacy? Don’t forget entrepreneurship

You teach them the value of hard work and the importance of telling the truth, how to be a loyal friend and a good citizen. But you might be overlooking one of the most important lessons you can teach your children to help ensure they do well in life – financial literacy.

Living green outside of the home

Do you know if your apartment building, place of employment, or favorite hotel is operating efficiently? Even the seemingly minor decisions we make each day can have a significant impact on our health, finances and surrounding environment. While most people know about the small changes they can make at home to have a positive impact, including using natural products, recycling and reducing waste and installing efficient appliances and fixtures, they may not know how easy it is to make the same environmentally friendly choices outside the home.

Simple ways small businesses can protect their data from disaster

Small or large, domestic or international, modern businesses run (or fail) on data. If you’re a small-business owner, data – from customer email addresses to your bank account numbers – is vital to your company’s success. Protecting data is as important as generating sales.

Be Careful Out There, Super-Couponers!

I am a devoted coupon shopper, and I never lose a sense of awe about the savings coupons allow me to enjoy. I can’t imagine going back to shopping for groceries the old way, without my coupon wallet firmly in hand.

Contract Conundrums

It’s not always a scarcity of buyers that’s holding back the housing market.

Is now the time to refinance?

With mortgage rates now below 4 percent, is now the right time to refinance my loan?

About That Garage …

In recent years, great attention has been paid to how to remodel a garage to fit many homeowners’ storage needs – for cars but also for other items like seasonal clothing and holiday decorations.

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