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Although the weather is colder this time of year, it doesn’t mean you can’t get out and explore the beauty around Oklahoma. And since our winter weather changes so often, finding a day that isn’t too chilly isn’t far off. So get those walking shoes ready, because we found 14 spots in Oklahoma you must explore this winter.
Read moreFrom Ada Lovelace’s ingenuity as the first computer programmer to Hedy Lamarr’s wartime communication system that became a precursor to the WiFi, women have always led landmark progress in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Despite historical realities, only one in five women are currently employed in tech. Engineering paints an even gloomier picture for women as the most male-dominated field in STEM, with 40% of women engineers eventually quitting the industry once they enter the workforce. In the US, only 13% of women are employed in civil engineering as a result of disturbing gender bias.
Read moreDue to supply chain and staffing shortages, the vendor contracted by the Government Publishing Office to provide printing services for the Department of Veterans Affairs is experiencing delays in printing and mailing notification letters to Veterans and claimants. The disruption may impact the ability of some claimants to meet required deadlines via written correspondence with VA.
Read moreDuring the late 1800s, Oklahoma had many vineyards where grapes for wine were grown. Prohibition almost killed the industry in the state, and then the Dust Bowl and Depression followed, which practically brought wine production to a halt. Oklahoma was a dry state until 1959, which made making wine very unprofitable, but vineyards continued to cultivate grapes. Since the 1990s, the interest in Oklahoma wine has brought new life to the vineyards. Here are some of the most notable wineries you can visit in the state.
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Read moreThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) appointed six new surface transportation industry leaders to serve on the Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee (STSAC).
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Read moreJoin the Virginia War Memorial in commemorating Native American Heritage Month with Dr. Herman Viola, as he shares his journey to create the amazing new education initiative, the Warrior Spirit Project. Dr. Viola will tell the story of how he became interested in documenting the largely unknown story of Native American military service, beginning with launching an internship program at the Smithsonian in 1973. A presentation on his book, “Warriors in Uniform,” inspired educators to develop a program for students focused on sharing the history of Native American military service and patriotism.
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