November Events 2012 | Stillwater's Community Connection

November 1:??TEDx Conference, 1:00-5:30 pm, Seretean Center, OSU Campus.? TEDxOSTATEU is being offered free-of-charge, but tickets will be limited.? Anyone interested in attending will be required to apply for a ticket online at?http://www.tedxostateu.com? The event will feature live speakers, TEDtalk video and musical performances.? Check the website for additional information.

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November 1:? Heart Link Network, 7:00 pm, Campbell?s Drug, 610 E. McElroy.? A fun and relaxed networking gathering created by women, for women. ?This unique experience enables you to network in a casual and fun atmosphere to grow your business and strengthen our community. Only $25 per person. ?No membership required. ?A light meal is provided. ?Submit your reservation/registration online : www.74074.theheartlinknetwork.com . RSVP: Sherry: sherryroden@gmail.com or Collett: collett@campbelldrug.com . ?Touch Hearts. Come ?LINKED?. ?Bring a friend! Your *first-time* guest may attend for an additional $10. It only costs $40 for the two of you to ?come linked?! ?(Must pre-register).

November 1:? Guest Artist Recital: Jane Solose, Piano, 8:00-9:30 pm, Seretean Center, OSU Campus.? Jane Solose is on the piano faculty at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. ?This event is free and open to the public.

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November 1-2:? The Veil-Visible and Invisible Spaces, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Bartlett Art Gallery, OSU Campus.? This exhibition features 29 artists including videographers, filmmakers, and new media artists, as well as painters, sculptors, performance and installation artists. ?Each examines and redefines the veil in its numerous manifestations and interpretations, and put the veil and veiling into context.? This exhibition intends to engage received wisdom, particularly current clich?s and stereotypes about Islamic practices, and to reflect on the great ubiquity, importance and profundity of the veil throughout human history and imagination.? Curated by Jennifer Heath, this exhibition is a visual companion to Heath?s edited volume ?The Veil: Women Writers on its History, Lore, and Politics? (University of California Press).? The Veil is funded in part by Boulder Arts Commission, the Puffin Foundation, Ltd., Firyal Alsalabi and the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art.

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November 1-2:? Freshman Follies 2012, 7:00-10:00 pm, Student Union Theater, OSU Campus.? For more information contact the Freshman Follies Executive Team through the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at 405-744-5490.

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November 1-9:? Pat Evan Fall Art Show, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Stillwater Community Center, 8th and Duck.? Visual Arts viewable to the public during normal business hours.

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November 1:? Art History Faculty Roundtable Series, Noon-1:00 pm, 104 Bartlett Center, OSU Campus.? Dr. Nancy Wilkinson, Asian and West Culture Exchange.? Students and the public have the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of topics from each faculty member?s current research and publication projects.? Free and open to the public.

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November 1-13:? QuickBooks 2012, 6:00-9:00 pm TTh, Meridian Technology Center.? QuickBooks gets you organized, simplifies sales and expense tracking, and helps you be prepared for tax time. Learn the interface, create new company files, work with purchase orders and manage sales and inventory transactions.? Cost of course is $224 and includes curriculum.? For information or to enroll contact us at cts@meridiantech.edu or call 405-377-3333.? See our complete course listing at www.meridiantech.edu

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November 1-15:? Wayne Prater Fund Drawing.? Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25 and may be purchased at the 1st floor Student Union Information Desk across from the University Store Daily from 10:00 am-2:00 pm through November 15th.? Drawing will be held at the Chili Cook-off on November 16th.? For a list of prizes and more info: click here.

November 2:? Pickens Auctions ? Investment Real Estate Auction, 11:00 am, 1616 W. 6th St.? Diamond in the Rough, here is a property you don?t want to overlook!? The location is amazing, just off 6th St. (HWY 51) on the North side of the road.? For more information and photos visit:? www.pickensauction.com

November 2:??Live Music at Zannotti?s featuring Walter Kelly, 8:00-10:00 pm, Zannotti?s Wine Bar.

November 2:? Kyle Bennett Band at The Tumbleweed.? For ticket information call 405-372-1614 or visit http://tumbleweed.preferredfan.com/

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November 2-4:? Fall Festival Craft Show, Payne County Expo Center

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November 2:? Dust Bowl Cabaret, 7:00-9:00 pm, Peggy V. Helmerich Browsing Room, Edmon Low Library.? A ?cabaret? style educational performance by the 198 String Band, which will be playing music from the Depression and Dust Bowl era.

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November 3:? Special Olympics State Equestrian Competition, All-Day Event, Payne County Expo Center.? For more information call 918-481-1234

November 3:? American Legion Post 129 Pancake Breakfast, 6:30 am-1:00 pm, Legion Hall, 607 S. Main.? Tickets are $5 if purchased in advance, $6 at the door.? For more information and to purchase tickets call 405-372-7262.

November 3:? Pickens Auctions ? Home and 34? acres, 10:00 am, 2824 E. Lone Chimney Rd.? Like to Fish?? Do you dream of walking out the front door to your own ?lake?? ?Here is your opportunity to invest in a ?gentleman?s/ lady?s plantation?.? This auction offers 34? acres, containing a large watershed lake, intermixed with an underground/earth sheltered home and barn.? The 14? acre lake allows for excellent fishing and recreational opportunities. The home contains 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with open living area throughout the entire house, plus a 2 car garage.? The property is located just minutes from Stillwater and the Cimarron Turnpike?ideal for a professional, looking to work all day in the surrounding towns or OKC, and still have time to hunt or fish before dark.? Whether you are looking for a permanent home or weekend home, you don?t want to miss this truly unique property.? For more information and photos visit:? www.pickensauctions.com

November 3:? Blue Streak Run, 9:00 am-Noon, Meridian Technology Center.? The Blue Streak is a 5K, 10K and 1-mile fun run benefiting the Meridian Technology Center Foundation. The run begins at 9 am on the Meridian campus. There is a $25 registration fee before race day and $30 on-site registration fee. The registration fee includes one T-shirt and a race day bag.? The course is a closed course that includes both pavement and gravel. It will begin and end on the campus of Meridian Technology Center. The 10k and 5k courses are currently being certified through USA Track & Field. Once that process has taken place, information will be posted on this page and the Blue Streak Facebook page. For all the latest updates on the run, please visit us on Facebook.? The Meridian Technology Center Foundation assists in the advancement of educational and training opportunities for students attending Meridian Technology Center.?? For more information, please contact Alane Zannotti at (405) 377-3333 or alanez@meridiantech.edu

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November 3:? Lake McMurtry Clean Up & Lunch, 9:00 am-Noon, Lake McMurtry, Stillwater.? Join us on for a volunteer-based trash clean up on the west side of the lake. ?Back in September, volunteers were out in full force cleaning up the east side of the lake, now we?re focusing our efforts on the west side! ?Join us from 9 am ? 12 pm for a trash pick-up with a free lunch to follow afterwards. ?Everyone is welcome ? families, organizations, clubs, individuals and groups. ?So that we know how much food to order, please RSVP to rachel@lakemcmurtry.com or put yourself down as ?attending? on our facebook event, at www.facebook.com/lakemcmurtry I?ll send you more details in the coming weeks, including directions! ?*Please feel free to share this information with others*

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November 3:? St. John?s Women?s Guild Fall Bazaar, 9:00 am- 2:00 pm, St. John?s Catholic Church, 201 N. Knoblock.? Silent auction.? Lunch served 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

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November 3:? Diamond Valley Community Center Harvest Festival, 4:00-7:00 pm, Diamond Valley Community Center, 6 miles East of Stillwater on HWY 51.? Crafts and baked goods.? Chicken & Noodle Dinner (mashed potatoes, green beans, slaw, hot rolls & dessert)? Adults $6/Kids $3 (10 and under)? Proceeds used for upkeep of the Community Building.

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November 3:? Faculty Recital: Michael Kirkendoll, Piano, 8:00-9:30 pm, Seretean Center, OSU Campus.? This event is free and open to the public.

November 4:? Pickens Auction ? Drake Moving Auction, 2:00 pm, 6159 N. Willis.? A fine collection of personal property?? Including: refrigerator, safe, cut glass lamps, mirrors, area rug, marble top end table, coffee table, dressers, night stand, love seat, couch, misc. chairs, bar stools,? washer & dryer (Whirlpool), dining table & 6 chairs, 3 TV?s, file cabinet, wall hanging, king size bedding, shelves, hand tools, Christmas decorations, outdoor furniture, bench glider, fire pit, golf cart and generator.? For more information and photos visit:? www.pickensauctions.com

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November 4:? McMurtry Madness XC Mountain Bike Race, 8:00 am, Lake McMurtry, Stillwater.? Tour de Dirt season finale!? Registration open at 8 a.m. and must be completed 30 minutes before posted start time.? $6 per vehicle daily activity fee.? Each driver shall be responsible for paying his fee at the gate.? For more information:? www.reddirtpedals.org??? www.tourdedirt.org???? www.usacycling.org??? Or email:? dennism43@gmail.com

November 4:? Homemade Apple Pies-Just in Time for the Holidays, Noon-2:00 pm, ?First?Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 411 W. Matthews.? The First?Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Stillwater is selling made-from-scratch Apple Pies.? Pies are completely homemade by our youth and their families.? They are packaged and ready to bake or can be frozen for up to 3 months.? Great for holidays, gifts, and delicious desserts.? Regular Pies $12/each, Mini-Pies (serves 2) $5/each, Sugar-free Pies (made with Splenda) $12/each(pre-order only!)? Place your pre-order by calling 405-372-7722.? All proceeds will benefit the All Church? Summer 2013 Mission Trip to Jamaica.

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November 4:? Faculty Chamber Music Recital, 8:00-9:30 pm, Seretean Center, OSU Campus.? This event is free and open to the public.

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November 5:? OSU Up Close, All Day Event, OSU, Stillwater Campus.? OSU Up Close premier academic-focused event providing bus transportation to students from all over the state of Oklahoma and parts of Kansas. ?Students have the opportunity to visit labs, sit in on a class, meet with current students and faculty working in their area of interest. ?A registration fee is required for this event. Fee waivers are available to students who qualify.? For more information call 405-744-5358.

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November 5:? Into The Streets ? Texas Roadhouse 10% Donation night, 6:00-10:00 pm. You will need either a flyer or a picture of the flyer to get 10% off at Texas Roadhouse. Click here to get flyer. Visit Oklahoma State Into the Streets Facebook page for more info

November 5:? Mike Gundy Radio Show Live from Rib Crib, 6:00-7:00 pm.

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November 5:? ?The Weight of the Nations? viewing, 5:30-7:00 pm, Seretean Wellness Center, OSU Campus.? Join us as we show HBO?s four part series, ?The Weight of the Nations?.

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November 5:? Friends of the Forum Lecture:? ?White is Right: Double Consciousness and The Normative Gaze?, 5:30 pm, 302 Classroom Bldg, OSU Campus.? Lecture by Lawrence Ware, Lecturer, OSU Philosophy Department.

November 5:? Fast Track to Health Talk with Dr. Jesse, 6:30 pm, Sunrise Health Institute.? The REAL TRUTH about health and wellness.? With information that will absolutely ENHANCE your life!? Discussion will be led by Jesse Wenninger, DC.? Topics to be discussed include: What is Sickness?, What is Health?, How to have your Best LIFE!? Bring your friends and family.? Please RSVP to 405-707-3050 as space is limited.

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November 5:? Image Editing with GIMP, 7:00-8:30 pm, Stillwater Public Library, room 119.? GIMP is free program that is similar to Photoshop that works with Linux, Windows, and Mac.? It is used for photo retouching and image creation.? Learn how to create cool photo effects, process batches of photos with one simple function, and create a basic graphic using GIMP paint program features.? Attendees will need to have basic knowledge of how to operate a computer and some understanding of digital imaging.

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November 5:? Allied Arts Presents: Sybarite 5, 8:00-10:00 pm, Seretean Center Concert Hall, OSU Campus.? Season tickets available through the Allied Arts Office, 405-744-7509.? Individual show tickets available at the University Store, 405-744-7400, approximately two weeks prior to each performance

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November 6: ?Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: Scam Awareness, 1:00-2:30 pm, Stillwater Public Library.? Scams, fraud and identity theft are rampant as we are targeted by criminals at home and abroad.? Seniors have often been considered easy targets and some are falling prey to a new category of fraud involving estate planning.? You can fight back and outsmart the scammers.? Norm McNickle is here to show you how.? Norm has been in law enforcement for over 40 years, serving as a police officer, Chief of Police and, currently, as Director of Public Safety for the City of Stillwater.? Norm will explain common scams perpetrated by mail, phone and the Internet.? He?ll give you information on how to avoid identity theft and credit card fraud, and you?ll leave with a prevention checklist.? To enroll in this course contact OLLI at:? 1-800-765-8933.

November 6:? The Buzz, 6:00-7:00 pm, Stillwater Public Library.? The Buzz, Noon-1:00 pm, Stillwater Public Library.? Love books? ?Always on the lookout for the hottest new releases? ?Interested in learning what books other people love? ?On the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM, 2nd ?Wednesday at Noon librarian Scott Freeman will highlight notable books just released and spotlighting some titles that will soon be published. ?Attend and you will have a chance to win a free 2013-14 OLLI membership.

November 6:? Pet Care Seminar: ?Corneal Disease ? Keeping the Window Clear?, 7:00-8:00 pm, McElroy Hall Auditorium, OSU Campus.? Presented by Dr. Jonathan Pucket.? Seminars are complimentary-open to the public.? Light refreshments served.

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November 6:? Mr. and Mrs. International, 7:00-9:00 pm, Student Union Ballroom, OSU Campus.? An international showcase of grace, talent, and intellect as international women and men compete to be crowned with the coveted title of Mr. and Ms. International.

November 6:? Live Music at Zannotti?s featuring Chris Fiery Jazz Duo, 8:00-10:00 pm, Zannotti?s Wine Bar.

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November 7-21:? Open Waters: Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Exhibition, Gardiner Art Gallery, OSU.? The Gardiner Art Gallery is pleased to announce its 2012 Fall semester Open Waters: Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Exhibition, presenting the work of six students receiving their Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees from the Department of Art, Graphic Design and Art History this December.? Students whose works are showcased in this exhibition include: Ben Cheney, Talyn Edelson, Christine Fowler, Brianna Kelley, Eric Lutz and Brian Randeau.? Work on view covers all three areas of study?Illustration, Digital Design, and Print Design.? This exhibition represents the communication of each student?s artistic proficiency, achieved after several years of experimentation, research, and critical thinking.? The Gardiner Art Gallery will host a public reception honoring the student artists on Sunday, November 11, from 2:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m.? The Gardiner Art Gallery is fully accessible and located on the first floor of the Bartlett Center for the Visual Arts.? Gallery hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays.? The gallery is closed on Sundays and University holidays. For more information, please call 405-744-9069 or visit:? www.museum.okstate.edu? and www.facebook.com/GardinerArtGallery

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November 7:? Global Horticulture Conference, All Day Event, Wes Watkins Center room 110, OSU Campus.? This event will address horticultural topics of interest from multiple continents.? Registration is $80, includes lunch, and must be postmarked by October 29.? No walk-ins or late registrations will be accepted.? Please register early as seating is limited.? Register by calling 405-744-5404

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November 7:? OSU Symphony Orchestra Performance, 7:30-9:00 pm, Seretean Center, OSU Campus.

November 8:? Pickens Auctions ? Adair County Land Auction, 10:00 am, on-site.? 360? Acres offered in 8 parcels and choice and combinations.? Ever dreamed of having unlimited access to a river? ?This auction is the answer! ?The Illinois River literally transcends throughout this property-creating scenery that is unforgettable, appealing, and attractive.? For more information and photos visit:? www.pickensauctions.com

November 8:? Turkey in Blue, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Meridian Technology Center.? Start the holiday season off right with the annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at Meridian Technology Center.? Indulge yourself in the season?s best selections planned and created by our Culinary Arts students.? See the full menu at:? www.meridiantech.edu/turkeyinblue? Tickets are $10

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November 8:? Art History Faculty Roundtable Series, Noon-1:00 pm, Bartlett Center room 104, OSU Campus.? Dr. Cristina Cruz Gonzalez, Colonial Arts of the Americas.? Students and the public have the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of topics from each faculty member?s current research and publication projects.? Free and open to the public.

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November 8:? Noon Concert Series, Noon-1:00 pm, Peggy V. Helmerich Browsing Room, Edmon Low Library, OSU Campus.? The Noon Concert Series features students from the OSU Music Department performing free concerts in an informal setting. The concerts are open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring lunch; drinks and dessert are provided.

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November 8:? 7th Annual Smartie Pants Trivia Night, 5:30 pm, Anne Morris Greenwood Reading Room, Edmon Low Library, OSU Campus.? Teams of 8 compete in various trivia categories. There will be snacks and drinks for sale with all proceeds going to United Way.

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November 8:? Senior Recital ? Sara Moehle, Clarinet, 8:00-9:00 pm, Seretean Center, OSU Campus.? This event is free and open to the public.

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November 9:? 2012 Jingle Bells Sweepstakes Begins!? Shop participating merchants between November 9, 2012 and December 14, 2012 for your chance to win $10,000.? Winner will receive $5,000 in cash and $5,000 in vouchers to be used at any of the participating merchants.? Ticket distribution is at business discretion.? Winner will be drawn on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Pioneer Stadium at 10:30 AM.? Winner must be present and have ticket in hand.? The Jingle Bell Campaign is an investment in Stillwater and our businesses.? The campaign is sponsored by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and the City of Stillwater with the objective of increasing public awareness and customer traffic for participating merchants.? By keeping your shopping in Stillwater, you help the economic health of our community.? When shoppers do business in Stillwater, the sales tax investment goes to quality of life efforts such as parks, public safety and street maintenance and the betterment of the City overall.

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November 9:? Rural Economic Outlook Conference, 8:30 am-4:00 pm, ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.? Insights about trends and expectations regarding agriculture and rural economies will be the focus of this conference.? Cost is $50 if registering prior to November 1st, and $75 thereafter or at the door.? Registration includes the November 8th catered reception and breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks during the conference.? Registration forms are available online at http://agecon.okstate.edu/extension/ruralconference.asp or by contacting Kareta Casey, OSU Department of Agricultural Economics, 405-744-9836.

November 9:? Pickens Auctions ? Absolute Real Estate Auction, 10:00 am, on-site.? Selling 150 acres of Prime Real Estate near Guthrie, Oklahoma regardless of price!? This farm consists of 150 acres and will be sold in 4 parcels.? All parcels accommodate Pine Street road frontage, permitting easy access to the town of Guthrie, I-35, and Highway 33.? This auction offers a rare opportunity to purchase large tracts of land ? virtually surrounding and adjacent to the historic town of Guthrie, Oklahoma.? The farm available for purchase has been in the hands of the English family since 1904.? These parcels offer a large variety of opportunities for a vast degree of audience.? For more information and photos visit:? www.pickensauctions.com

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November 9:? Gospel With A Purpose, 7:00-9:00 pm, Crosspoint Church.? Southern gospel singing featuring New Revival Quartet, along with For HIS Purpose quartet. A love offering will be taken for the music ministries. ?November non-profit is Cowboys with Compassion; bring an item for CwC for their holiday feeding for the hungry: yellow cake mix, can of chocolate or cream cheese frosting, box of instant mashed potatoes. ?Everyone is welcome!!

November 9:? Casey Donahew Band at The Tumbleweed, 8:00 pm.? Doors open at 8:00 p.m.? Show starts at 9:30 p.m.? Tickets:? $12? Must be 18+ to enter.? For tickets:? http://tumbleweedpreferredfan.com

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November 10:? Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center All-You-Can-Eat Flapjack Fundraiser, 7:30-10:00 am, Applebee?s.? Edwin Fair CMHC, with locations in seven counties throughout north central Oklahoma, relies heavily on the support of their local communities and will be selling tickets for their all you can eat flapjack breakfast to raise money and awareness.? The menu consists of fluffy pancakes, steaming sausage links and your choice of orange juice, milk, or coffee.? At a ticket price of $7, friends and family can enjoy one another?s company over a savory meal to start the day.? Tickets can be purchased at the main Edwin Fair CMHC office in Stillwater, 800 E. 6th Ave. Suite A, or at the door at Applebee?s on the morning of the fundraiser.? Edwin Fair CMHC?s mission is to promote mental wellness through affordable and comprehensive services that stimulate mental health recovery.? The Executive Director, Misty Daniels, and the Director of Children?s Services, Gary Wilburn, will be volunteering at the event and will be available to answer any questions about Edwin Fair CMHC.? They are thrilled at the opportunity to bring the community together for a good cause and a great meal.? So, on Saturday, November 10th, kick off the weekend with a flapjack while giving back to the community at Edwin Fair?s Flapjack Fundraiser.? And really, who doesn?t love breakfast?

November 10:? Pickens Auction ? Garvin L. Cruse Estate Auction, 10:00 am, Perkins, OK.? Don?t miss this Centennial Ranch Auction!? The Circle ?C? Ranch was established by the Cruse family during the Land Run of 1891.? Mr. Garvin Cruse was born and raised on this farm, he then returned to the farm full-time in the last 1950?s.? The Circle ?C? Ranch, while under Garvin?s ownership and leadership produced several World Champion race horses.? Garvin?s family and Pickens Auctions invite you to come spend the day and participate in this historic event.? The Ranch, selling as 3 individual parcels, along with Garvin?s lifetime collection of items, will sell.? Such items include land, guns, a variety of rare family heirlooms, farm and ranch items, plus much more.? The auction will be located on Farm 1.? For more information and photos visit:? www.pickensauctions.com

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November 10:? Special Olympics Horse Show, All Day Event, Payne County Expo Center.

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November 10:? Hall of Fame Block Party, 3 hours prior to kickoff, Hall of Fame Ave.? Join other Cowboy fans in the Hall of Fame Block Party three hours prior to kickoff on the north side of the stadium for carnival concessions, Nike tent, inflatable games, music, and college football on the GoVision.? In addition, special events and guests throughout the season, the north side of Boone Pickens Stadium will feature several vendors offering ?Made in Oklahoma? merchandise.? And don?t forget about ?The Walk? on Hester Street 2 hours and 15 minutes prior to kickoff.

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November 10:? WONDERtorium Game Day Camps for Kids, Oklahoma WONDERtorium.? The Oklahoma WONDERtorium announces Game Day Camps for Kids to be held on all OSU ?home? football Saturdays.? The WONDERtorium is Oklahoma?s newest children?s museum, located in Stillwater at 308 W. Franklin Lane, just north of the Stillwater High School football stadium.? Game Day Camps for Kids will begin 1 hour prior to kickoff** and continue for a maximum of 6 hours. Activities include interactive play with the museum?s 14 exhibits, crafts, snacks and more. Only 15 children will be registered per camp. Camps will be conducted by museum staff with a 1 adult to 5 children ratio. Cost of each game day camp is $60 plus tax and pre-registration is required.

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November 10:? Cowboy Corral ? Member Benefits Day, All Day Event, ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.? Join the OSU Alumni Association for the ultimate game day experience at the Cowboy Corral! ?This week?s theme is Member Benefits Day. ?Learn about how it pays to be a member and take advantage of discounted game tickets with your membership! ?Doors open three-and-a-half hours prior to kickoff at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center, and all OSU alumni, family and friends are welcome. ?Food and beverage options include Hideaway pizza, Freddie Paul?s burgers and brats, The Daily Grind coffee, drinks, and adult beverages. OSU Alumni Association members will enjoy a variety of giveaways and coupons throughout the season including foam pistols, hand fans and coupons to Stillwater merchants. ?A pep rally with Pistol Pete, the OSU Spirit Squad and the Cowboy Marching Band will be held two-and-a-half hours prior to kickoff, which is followed by The Walk on Hester St. ?Weather permitting, pictures with Bullet will take place one-and-a-half hour prior to kickoff. ?Other college football games will be shown throughout the day on our two 15-foot big screens. ?Single game and season parking passes are available for those interested at the corner of University and Hester streets. ?Alumni Association members also have access to discounted game day child care options through the YMCA and discounted RV parking options through the Stillwater Elk?s Lodge.? For more information on the Cowboy Corral, visit http://orangeconnection.org/cowboycorral .

November 10:? Joseppi?s Live Music featuring Joe Mack, 8:00-10:00 pm, Joseppi?s Italian Kitchen.

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November 11:? Veterans Day Parade, Noon-1:00 pm, Hall of Fame and Main Street.? Please Join us for a Veteran?s Day Parade and memorial, honoring the 45th IBCT troops.? Our Troops are finally home from recent deployments.? Show your appreciation for our men and women by lining the streets!? The parade will begin 12:00 PM in Stillwater, OK at the corner of Hall of Fame and Main, then travel North on Main.? It will end near the parking lot of Wall?s.? Immediately following the parade please join us and all Veterans along with the Cimarron Chapter of MOAA for a memorial commemoration at the Veterans Memorial located at Boomer Lake.? Deadline for parade entries is November 1, 2012. All Veterans welcome!

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November 11:? Reception ? Open Waters: Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Exhibition, 2:00-4:00 pm, Gardiner Art Gallery, 108 Bartlett Center for Visual Arts, OSU Campus.

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November 11:? Diwali Night, 5:00-10:00 pm, Seretean Center, OSU Campus.? Ranked by U.S. News and College Report as one of the largest cultural events on campus, Diwali Night is an event hosted by the Indian Students Association.? Enjoy cultural dances from India, taste Indian food and enjoy the night!

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November 12-16:? Bedlam Blood Battle, 10:30 am-5:00 pm, East Lobby of Gallagher Iba and Kerr Drummond Mezzanine, OSU Campus.? All donors will receive free food, an ?I Bleed Orange? t-shirt and a chance to win a pair of tickets to the 2012 Bedlam Football game on Saturday, November 24, in Norman. Beat the Sooners by donating blood for the Cowboys at the 2012 Bedlam Blood Battle.? For official contest rules, donors can visit: ?www.obi.org ?(click on ?more information? below). If there are any questions, concerns, or comments, send to Amy Baker at Amy.L.Baker-1@ou.edu

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November 12:? Noon Concert Series, Noon-1:00 pm, Peggy V. Helmerich Browsing Room, Edmon Low Library, OSU Campus.? The Noon Concert Series features students from the OSU Music Department performing free concerts in an informal setting. The concerts are open to the public. ?Attendees are encouraged to bring lunch; drinks and dessert are provided.

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November 12 ? December 16:? Stillwater Art Guild Fall Art Exhibit, All Day Event, Stillwater Community Center.? Visual Arts viewable to the public during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

November 12:? Mike Gundy Radio Show Live from Rib Crib, 6:00-7:00 pm.

November 12:? Into The Streets ? Orange Leaf Fundraiser Night, 6:00-9:00 pm.? 10% of sales will benefit Oklahoma State Into The Streets.

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November 12:? Making Sense of the American Civil War, 6:30 pm, Stillwater Public Library.? Part Five of a free reading and discussion series called ?Let?s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War.?? Dr. James Huston, Regents Professor in OSU?s Department of History will lead each of the discussions.? The following materials will provide background for the discussions.? To register for the discussion series, please stop by the Stillwater Public Library?s Help Desk, call (405) 372-3633, ext. 106 or email askalibrarian@stillwater.org

November 13:? Pickens Auction ? McClain County Land Auction, 10:00 am, on-site.? Here is the opportunity to purchase fertile farm land! ?These 520 acres of Walnut Creek bottomland will be sold on November 13th and will be offered in 7 parcels. ?At the auction, the bidders will have the option to group combinations of tracts together and also split combinations apart in our Multi-Parcel Land Computer Bidding System.? For more information and photos visit:? www.pickensauctions.com

November 13:? Toolbar Tuesdays ? Community Impact :: measure results, Noon-12:45 pm, The Coffee House (3rd & Knoblock).? Jackie Steyn, Senior Director of Crisis Services, Oklahoma City YWCA? Can you say for certain that the efforts of your organization are having a lasting, positive impact upon the lives of those it serves?? Now?s the time to evaluate your year, prepare for 2013, and leverage those measurable results for communication with donors, board members, volunteers, and others who believe in what you do.

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November 13:? Social Media in 60 Minutes-Search Engine Optimization, Noon-1:00 pm, Meridian Technology Center.? Get a quick reveal of the latest social media tools, trends and techniques that you should know for your business.? Is your website at the top of the search list? Discover tips and techniques for getting your website found online and build your Web presence.? Class fee is $21 and lunch is included.? Seating is limited.? Enroll Now!? For more information or to enroll contact us at cts@mericiantech.edu

November 13:? Live Music at Zannotti?s featuring Jacob McCoy & the Big Iron, 8:00-10:00 pm, Zannotti?s Wine Bar.

November 13:? ?The Weight of the Nations? viewing, 5:30-7:00 pm, Seretean Wellness Center, OSU Campus.? Join us as we show HBO?s four part series, The Weight of the Nations.

November 13-18:? Gallileo, Seretean Center, OSU Campus.? By Bertolt Brecht. Directed by B. Peter Westerhoff.? What?s more important?? Sticking up for the truth?? Or saving your neck to make further contributions to knowledge?? Considered by many to be one of Brecht?s? masterpieces, Galileo explores the question of a scientist?s social and ethical responsibility, as the brilliant scientist Galileo must choose between his life and his life?s work when confronted with the Inquisition.? This version of the play is the famous one that was brought to completion by Brecht himself, working with Charles Laughton, who played Galileo in the first two American productions.? Since then, the play has become a classic in the world repertoire.? Show times Nov. 13-16 at 7:30 pm and Nov. 18 at 2:30 pm

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November 13:? OSU Jazz Ensembles Performance, 8:00-9:30 pm, Seretean Center, OSU Campus.

November 14:? The Buzz, Noon-1:00 pm, Stillwater Public Library.? Love books? ?Always on the lookout for the hottest new releases? ?Interested in learning what books other people love? ?On the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM, 2nd ?Wednesday at Noon librarian Scott Freeman will highlight notable books just released and spotlighting some titles that will soon be published. ?Attend and you will have a chance to win a free 2013-14 OLLI membership.

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November 15:? Art History Faculty Roundtable Series, Noon-1:00 pm, 104 Bartlett Center, OSU Campus.? Dr. Priscilla Schwarz, 19th Century French Art.? Students and the public have the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of topics from each faculty member?s current research and publication projects. Free and open to the public.

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November 15:? Intermediate Excel 2010, 6:30-8:00 pm, Stillwater Public Library, room 119.? In this class, you will learn how to create charts and graphs, as well as additional formulas and formatting.? Attendees must know how to navigate a spreadsheet and fill in cells.

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November 15:? OSU Wind Ensemble Performance, 8:00-9:30 pm, Seretean Center, OSU Campus.

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November 16:? Wayne Prater Benefit Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction, 11:30-1:00 pm, Student Union Ballroom.? Wayne Prater, one of our Stillwater family was paralyzed from the waist down in a tragic accident last spring.? He is currently undergoing an intense physical rehabilitation program at Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Center in Oklahoma City with one goal in mind:? to learn to walk again.? Please help us to support Wayne through this expensive, life-changing opportunity.? For more information contact the Student Union at 405-744-5231 or billie@okstate.edu? A Wayne Prater Fund Drawing is being held in conjunction with the Chili Cook-Off.? Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25 and may be purchased at the 1st floor Student Union Information Desk across from the University Store Daily from 10:00 am-2:00 pm through November 15th.? Drawing will be held at the Chili Cook-off on November 16th.

November 16:? Black Friday Shopping, Noon-2:00 pm, Stillwater Public Library.? Christmas is coming and now is the best time to get great deals on new computers, e-readers and tablets.? But what should you look for?? Where can you get the best deals?? This class will look at great options for all level of computer shoppers.? To register for the class:? http://library.stillwater.org/computer.htm

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November 16:? Stillwater Medical Center Foundation?s Starlight Gala, 6:30-10:00 pm, Wes Watkins Center, OSU Campus.? Each year the Stillwater Medical Center Foundation hosts the Starlight Gala?an evening complete with dinner, entertainment and auction events as a fundraiser for Stillwater Medical Center.? This year?s theme is An Evening of Mystery and Festivity.? Master of Ceremonies:? Jonathan Drummond M.D.? Entertainment:? Floyd Haynes and His Orchestra? Catering by Meditations? For more information and tickets:? http://smc-foundation.org

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November 16:? Fall Contra Dance, 7:30-10:00 pm, Stillwater Community Center.? Are you looking for a fun, social dance with live music, where everything is taught but you hardly need a lesson to join in?? Contra dancing is traditional American social dance, where everyone dances with everyone else.? The music is lively, with roots in Irish jigs and reels, Appalachian folk, and American swing.? It?s family-friendly:? we have dancers from ages 8 to 80!? The beginner lesson begins at 7:30 and the dance begins at 8:00.? Admission is $5; $4 for students, and all you need is a clean pair of shoes to dance in!? Louise Siddons will call this dance with band Castlerock.? For more information, find us on Facebook under ?A Contra Affair?.

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November 17:? Hall of Fame Block Party, 3 hours prior to kickoff, Hall of Fame Ave.? Join other Cowboy fans in the Hall of Fame Block Party three hours prior to kickoff on the north side of the stadium for carnival concessions, Nike tent, inflatable games, music, and college football on the GoVision.? In addition, special events and guests throughout the season, the north side of Boone Pickens Stadium will feature several vendors offering ?Made in Oklahoma? merchandise.? And don?t forget about ?The Walk? on Hester Street 2 hours and 15 minutes prior to kickoff.

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November 17:? Cowboy Corral ? Celebrate Students Day, All Day Event, ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.? Join the OSU Alumni Association for the ultimate game day experience at the Cowboy Corral! This week?s theme is Celebrate Students Day. ?Hear about the many ways the Alumni Association is working to recognize and celebrate the students of today as well as the next generation of Cowboys and Cowgirls! ?Doors open three-and-a-half hours prior to kickoff at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center, and all OSU alumni, family and friends are welcome. Food and beverage options include Hideaway pizza, Freddie Paul?s burgers and brats, The Daily Grind coffee, drinks, and adult beverages. OSU Alumni Association members will enjoy a variety of giveaways and coupons throughout the season including foam pistols, hand fans and coupons to Stillwater merchants. ?A pep rally with Pistol Pete, the OSU Spirit Squad and the Cowboy Marching Band will be held two-and-a-half hours prior to kickoff, which is followed by The Walk on Hester St. ?Weather permitting, pictures with Bullet will take place one-and-a-half hour prior to kickoff. ?Other college football games will be shown throughout the day on our two 15-foot big screens. ?Single game and season parking passes are available for those interested at the corner of University and Hester streets. ?Alumni Association members also have access to discounted game day child care options through the YMCA and discounted RV parking options through the Stillwater Elk?s Lodge. ?For more information on the Cowboy Corral, visit http://orangeconnection.org/cowboycorral

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November 17:? WONDERtorium Game Day Camps for Kids, Oklahoma WONDERtorium.? The Oklahoma WONDERtorium announces Game Day Camps for Kids to be held on all OSU ?home? football Saturdays. ?The WONDERtorium is Oklahoma?s newest children?s museum, located in Stillwater at 308 W. Franklin Lane, just north of the Stillwater High School football stadium. ?Game Day Camps for Kids will begin 1 hour prior to kickoff** and continue for a maximum of 6 hours. Activities include interactive play with the museum?s 14 exhibits, crafts, snacks and more. Only 15 children will be registered per camp. Camps will be conducted by museum staff with a 1 adult to 5 children ratio. Cost of each game day camp is $60 plus tax and pre-registration is required.

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November 17&18:? 17th Annual Alternative Gift Market, 1st Presbyterian Church of Stillwater.? Shop and share! Fairly-traded handicrafts, foods, toys & clothing, gifts of donations to non-profits, reusable fabric gift bags. ?Market Hours:? Saturday Nov. 17 10:00 am-4:00 pm and Sunday, Nov. 18, 9:00 am ? 1:00 pm.

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November 17:? Pinning with Pinterest, 1:00-2:30 pm, Stillwater Public Library, room 119.? Pinterest, the social network photo pinboard has taken the Internet by storm!? It is now the third most popular social networking site on the web.? Come see what all the talk is about and start pinning your own interests, tips, photos, and more.? We will learn everything you need to know about ?pins?, how to navigate your profile, your boards, and your home page.? Please go to www.pinterest.com before class date and sign up for a free account, then we?ll be ready to practice!

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November 17:? Ponies of America Horse Show, All Day Event, Payne County Expo Center.

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November 18:? OSU University Singers, Women?s Choir, & Statesmen Performance, 2:30-4:00 pm, Seretean Center, OSU Campus.

November 19:? Mike Gundy Radio Show Live from Rib Crib, 6:00-7:00 pm.

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November 19:? Frontiers New Music Ensemble, 8:00-9:30 pm, Seretean Center, OSU Campus.? This event is free and open to the public.

November 19:? Wellness Talk, 6:30pm at Sunrise Health Institute. Dr Matt Allen and Dr Jesse Wenninger will be talking about Advanced Science. Please RSVP to 405-707-3050 as space is limited.

November 20:? Live Music at Zannotti?s featuring Jim Barnes, 8:00-10:00 pm, Zannotti?s Wine Bar.

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November 20:? Senior Recital ? Matt Barnes, Clarinet, 8:00-9:00 pm, Seretean Center Concert Hall, OSU Campus.? This event is free and open to the public.

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November 26:? Mike Gundy Radio Show Live from Rib Crib, 6:00-7:00 pm.

November 27:? Fanfare of Lights and OSU Holiday Lighting, Edmon Low Library, OSU Campus.? Fanfare of Lights is a beautiful holiday celebration for the OSU and Stillwater Community.? This event will kickoff with hot chocolate and cider at the Edmon Low Library at 7:00 p.m.? President and Ann Hargis will be on hand for the official campus lighting.? The crowd will sing carols as they walk to the Student Union Theater to enjoy the Fanfare of Lights Concert.? The concert will begin at 8:15 p.m. and will be presented by the OSU Department of Music.? The choral and brass chamber groups will be featured as well as other OSU musicians.

November 28 ? December 9: ?Town and Gown Theatre presents Plaid Tidings, Town and Gown Theatre.? Plaid tidings is a brand-new show that offers the best of Forever Plaid tied-up in a nifty package with a big Christmas bow on top!? Filled with Christmas standards that have all been ?Plaid-erized,? our boys are back to do their Christmas Special.? At first they aren?t sure why they?ve returned, but a phone call from the heavenly Rosemary Clooney lets them know that they?re needed to put a little harmony into a discordant world.? Sprinkled among the Christmas offerings are audience favorites like their riotous three minute and eleven second version of ?The Ed Sullivan Show,? this time featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks and the The Vienna Boys Choir, and a Plaid Caribbean Christmas which puts the ?Day-O? in Excelsis!? This is one holiday treat that is truly ?heaven-sent!?? For show times and tickets visit:? http://townandgown.org/index.html

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November 28-December 7:? Senior Studio Capstone Exhibition, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Gardiner Art Gallery, 108 Bartlett Center for Visual Arts, OSU Campus.? This exhibition celebrates senior studio art students graduating in December 2012 with their BFA degrees.? Works on view feature painting, drawing, metalwork, and sculpture, and represent our student artists? achievement obtained through synthesis, analysis and reflection on their rigorous studies at OSU.? Mentored by faculty, students demonstrate their critical thinking and communication skills, as well as an awareness of professional exhibition practices.? The gallery is located on the first floor of the Bartlett Center for the Visual Arts at the northwest corner of Morrill Ave and South Knoblock Street.? This event is free and open to the public.? Parking permit is available at the Gallery front desk.

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November 29:? Noon Concert Series, Noon-1:00 pm, Peggy V. Helmerich Browsing Room, Edmon Low Library, OSU Campus.? The Noon Concert Series features students from the OSU Music Department performing free concerts in an informal setting. ?The concerts are open to the public. ?Attendees are encouraged to bring lunch; drinks and dessert are provided.

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November 29:? Blueprint Series?Building Nonprofits by Design ? Grant Writing Fundamentals, 9:00 am ? Noon, Meridian Technology Center.? There?s so much involved in the submission of a grant application, and you?re expected to invest time in planning, resources, commitment and sustainability.? Although the task can be daunting, the results can certainly be worth it. ?This session will provide you with insights to help make your search for grants, and your applications, more successful.? You will gain tips on when and where to look for funding possibilities, how to help your submission stand out from the others, and the most common mistakes grant writers often make.

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November 29:? Gallery Talk ? Senior Studio Capstone Exhibition, 6:00-7:00 pm, Gardiner Art Gallery, 108 Bartlett Center for the Visual Arts.

November 30:? Pickens Auction ? Absolute Residential Real Estate Auction, 10:00 am, 824 E. Warner, Guthrie.? Directly following the real estate auction a 2003 Crown Victoria ? Less that 40K miles will sell.? Here is a well maintained, low mileage car. ?Under 40K miles?affordable transportation!

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November 30 & December 1:? Handel?s Messiah, 8:00-9:30 pm, Seretean Center, OSU Campus.? Featuring OSU Orchestra, Douglas Droste, Conductor and Concert Chorale Stillwater Community Singers, Z. Randall Stroope, Conductor.? Tickets are $5.

November 30:? Live Music at Zannotti?s featuring Miss Brown to You, 8:00-10:00 pm, Zannotti?s Wine Bar.

Downtown Game-Day Parking:? The Oklahoma State University Athletic Department and the Stillwater Business Improvement District, know as Downtown Stillwater are offering free parking and bus rides to and from the stadium for fans throughout the season.? There will be signs indicating where to park and where buses will pick up and drop off passengers. Parking is on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are about 500 available parking spots.? After the game, buses will pick up passengers on Hall of Fame Avenue every 30 minutes and return them to Downtown Stillwater.? Some of the parking spaces include the lots west of Stillwater Municipal at 7th Ave. and Lewis St.; the covered parking lot across the street; and the Banc First parking lot on 808 S. Main St.? For more information, contact McLaughlin at (405) 742-8359 or visit www.downtownstw.com

Downtown Game-Day Parking is available at the following locations:

  • 7th Ave. and Lewis St. (across from Municipal Building)
  • 7th Ave. and Lewis St. Parking Garage
  • 8th Ave. and Husband St.
  • 9th Ave. and Husband St. (Banc First)
  • 9th Ave. and Lewis St.

GameDay at the Union:? GameDay at the Union (GDAU) begins three hours prior to kick off on OSU home football game days. ?Located on the northeast corner of the Student Union just off of Hester Street, GDAU is a family-friendly event featuring free activities such as a bounce house, OSU tattoos, a poster making station and giveaways. ?It?s the perfect way to kick off game day on the OSU campus!

The Bible Looking Glass:? Manifold Reflections of History, Sheerar Museum of Stillwater History.? This exhibit was produced by the Sheerar Museum of Stillwater History and includes bibles from its collection and the community.? The exhibit was created in support of the traveling exhibit ?Manifold Greatness:? The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible? hosted by the OSU Library in August and September.? Museum admission is free!? Donations fund Museum operations.? Twitter.com/Sheerar Museum? Find us on Facebook and Foursquare!

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Stillwater Pioneers

Football:

November 2:? Pioneers vs. Owasso (Sr. Night), 7:30 pm

Basketball:

November 29:? Pioneers vs. Tulsa NOAH, Girls JV 4:00 pm, Boys JV 5:30 pm, Girls Varsity 7:00 pm, Boys Varsity 8:00 pm

November 30:? Pioneers vs. Southeast, Girls JV 4:00 pm, Boys JV 5:30 pm, Girls Varsity 7:00 pm, Boys Varsity 8:00 pm

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China considers ending unpopular one-child policy

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Chinese families bring their babies to the Ritan Park in Beijing Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. A government think tank says China should start phasing out its one-child policy immediately and allow two children for every family by 2015. It remains unclear whether Chinese leaders are ready to take that step.

By NBC News staff and wire reports

BEIJING -- A Chinese government think tank is urging the country's leaders to start phasing out its unpopular one-child policy immediately and allow two children for every family in the country by 2015.

Some demographers saw the timeline put forward by the China Development Research Foundation, which is close to the central leadership, as a bold move. Others warned that the gradual approach, if implemented, would be insufficient to help correct the problems that China's strict birth limits have created.

Xie Meng, a press officer with the foundation, said the final version of its report would be released "in a week or two," but Chinese state media were given advance copies.

The official Xinhua News Agency said the foundation was recommending a two-child policy in some provinces from this year and a nationwide two-child policy by 2015. It also proposed all birth limits be dropped by 2020.

"China has paid a huge political and social cost for the policy, as it has resulted in social conflict, high administrative costs and led indirectly to a long-term gender imbalance at birth," Xinhua said, citing the report.

The foundation's press officer told NBC News that the report was "the result of two years of effort."?

"China's demographic changes were analyzed in connection with seven areas," she said, citing the challenges of aging, unemployment, child and women's welfare, urbanization, education, health and family planning.

But it remains unclear whether Chinese leaders are ready to take up the recommendations. China's National Population and Family Planning Commission had no immediate comment on the report Wednesday.

'Change is inevitable'
While they are known to many as the one-child policy, the actual rules are more complicated. The government limits most urban couples to one child, and allows two children for rural families if their first-born is a girl. There are numerous other exceptions as well, including looser rules for minority families and a two-child limit for parents who are themselves both singletons.

Cai Yong, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, said the report carries extra weight because the think tank is under the State Council, China's Cabinet. He said he found it remarkable that state-backed demographers were willing to publicly propose such a detailed schedule and plan on how to get rid of China's birth limits.

Gruesome photos put spotlight on China's one-child policy

"That tells us at least that policy change is inevitable, it's coming," said Cai, who was not involved in the drafting of the report, but knows many of the experts who were. Cai is currently a visiting scholar at Fudan University in Shanghai. "It's coming, but we cannot predict when exactly it will come."

Adding to the uncertainty is a once-in-a-decade leadership transition that kicks off Nov. 8 that will see a new slate of top leaders installed by next spring.

Cai said the transition could keep population reform on the back burner or changes might be rushed through to help burnish the reputations of President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao on their way out.

There has been growing speculation among Chinese media, experts and ordinary people about whether the government will relax the one-child policy ? introduced in 1980 as a temporary measure to curb surging population growth ? and allow more people to have two children.

Though the government credits the policy with preventing hundreds of millions of births and helping lift countless families out of poverty, it is reviled by many ordinary people. The strict limits have led to forced abortions and sterilizations, even though such measures are illegal. Couples who flout the rules face hefty fines, seizure of their property and loss of their jobs.

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Many demographers argue that the policy has worsened the country's aging crisis by limiting the size of the young labor pool that must support the large baby boom generation as it retires. They also say it has contributed to the imbalanced sex ratio as some families abort baby girls, preferring to try for a male heir.

The government has recognized those problems and has tried to address them by boosting social services for the elderly. It has also banned sex-selective abortion and rewarded rural families whose only child is a girl.

Outdated or engine of growth?
Many today also see the birth limits as outdated, a relic of the era when housing, jobs and food were provided by the state.

"It has been 30 years since our planned economy was liberalized," commented Wang Yi, the owner of a shop that sells textiles online, under a news report about the foundation's proposal. "So why do we still have to plan our population?"

Ren Hao, a Chinese journalist who recently married, told NBC that he welcomed the proposed policy change but suggested that it be accompanied by new measures in education, health care and economy in order to succeed.

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"Raising a child is quite a burden nowadays so, in the end, it's up to the couples to decide whether they want to have one child or more based on their conditions," he said.

Ji Jianming, a Beijing construction project manager, argued in favor of the policy. "The one-child policy was good," he said. "It allowed China to develop rapidly and improve people's lives faster."

Though open debate about the policy has flourished in state media and on the Internet, leaders have so far expressed a desire to maintain the status quo.

President Hu said last year that China would keep its strict family planning policy to keep the birth rate low and other officials have said that no changes are expected until at least 2015.

Wang Feng, director of the Brookings-Tsinghua Center for Public Policy and an expert on China's demographics, contributed research material to the foundation's report, but has yet to see the full text. He said he welcomed the gist of the document that he's seen in state media.

It says the government "should return the rights of reproduction to the people," he said. "That's very bold."

But Gu Baochang, a professor of demography at Beijing's Renmin University and a vocal advocate of reform, said the proposed timeline wasn't aggressive enough.

"They should have reformed this policy ages ago," he said. "It just keeps getting held up, delayed."

NBC News' Eric Baculinao and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Ways To Build And Boost SEO With Web Marketing | Joe McVoy's ...

Every business has its own destiny. Some will remain cozy family businesses, while others become unwieldy megaliths. Most, however, will just up and disappear. A majority of new businesses will fail, and that rate can be even higher for online businesses. This article includes some top internet promotion tips to help your business avoid a similar fate.

Thinking about marketing a product or service online? Make sure that your visitors have incentive to sign up for your site. For example, offer a contest or a free item when they allow you to send them future emails. If people know that they will receive beneficial emails from your company, they will be more likely to provide you with their email address.

TIP! Try using captions with your images. The algorithm of the search engine will determine the way your website content is ranked when your keyword is struck.

Frequently updating your content will likely affect your traffic. You will soon be able to determine the most beneficial tone to represent your business and products in. Once this is determined, you can stick to this tone and create a new image. Paying attention to your customers always pays off in the end.

Affiliate marketing can not be done by a formula; in fact, is can be both an art and a science. Before trying your hand at Internet promotion, make and effort to understand the elements involved. You need to be able to be rational about analyzing profits, traffic figures, and a whole host of statistics, but you also need to be as creative as possible when you come up with the design aspects of your marketing campaign.

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TIP! Developing a high-quality website is the first step to securing high ranking on search engines? results pages. Building a great website is the first essential step in web business.

Reward those people that buy things from you. It is helpful in customer retention, and the appearance of generosity is positive for your company. This will get you a great reputation.

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TIP! Avoid spending too much money on advertising. It is not wise to pay for a service that is not going to even help out your business.

Make sure that your slogan and mission statement are visible on your site. This helps to make the web site more professional and communicate your intentions to your visitors. It can be an easy way for them to learn what services you provide.

Make a plan for your site and stick to the plan. Find out what kinds of articles you wish to create and what directories to add them to. Also, pinpoint the types of directories that you are willing to write for. This process helps to create the best possible submissions.

Make sure that you are constantly informed with all different aspects available to you via the Internet. The Internet is continuously changing, and it is changing quickly, so keeping up with all of the new innovations and popular websites can really help you to know what would be the best way to get your product more available to the public.

TIP! Do not abandon projects that did not work. Something that didn?t works months ago may work now.

You can improve your online business by carefully analyzing your top competitors. Look at websites of other businesses in your chosen field, and see what can be improved. If you see that other websites lack a certain service or element, develop this characteristic on your own website.

Consider your potential customers and your current customers and what they want to see by visiting your website. Providing what your customers desire can increase the chance that they will purchase. Consider asking your customers for unbiased opinions about your website. Ask friends or family, or even ask for comments from those in a marketing forum. It is very important that you do plenty of research and construct a site that will help people get what they want.

Putting ads in various places online is one basic method of Web marketing. Google?s AdSense is just one of the different companies that sells this sort of ad space. You can get a lot of advertising for a decent price and minimal effort this way.

TIP! Make sure to take advantage of social media to grow your customer base. Facebook and Twitter accounts allow you to interact with customers and help to create buzz.

Learn from others? mistakes and make their failure work to your advantage. If you want to be a successful online business owner, don?t be afraid to fail, work hard and employ some of the easy tips found above.

Source: http://www.empowernetwork.com/joemcvoy/ways-to-build-and-boost-seo-with-web-marketing/

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LG Spectrum 2 made official for Verizon, brings Optimus LTE II to the US for $100

LG Spectrum 2 made official for Verizon, brings Optimus LTE II to US for $100

Hints that LG would bring the Optimus LTE II to Verizon have persisted since the spring, which almost led us to wonder if the smartphone was still coming: not to fear, as it's finally here under the Spectrum 2 badge. Other than the expected switch-ups in navigation keys and the mix of both CDMA with global GSM roaming, the design will feel very familiar to anyone who's been on a trip to South Korea lately. The Spectrum 2 preserves the 4.7-inch AH-IPS display, dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4, 8-megapixel camera, 16GB of storage and support for wireless charging for those who buy a charging pad. We're also expecting a relatively light tweak of the software that keeps it running Android 4.0 for now, with LG's support for Tag+ stickers and QuickMemo being the standouts. We do wish we were looking at a quad-core Optimus G instead. For the moderate $100 post-rebate price, however, we'll take the two fewer processor cores -- especially when the Spectrum 2 is already on sale online and should be in retail stores sometime in the next few weeks.

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Kaiser Launches Electronic "Exercise Vital Sign" Project | LTS ...

Kaiser Launches Electronic "Exercise Vital Sign" Project

Every physician and nurse understands the meaning of "vital signs" and how to interpret them. Well, Kaiser seems to be putting a new spin on the term with its?electronic Exercise Vital Sign initiative?(see: Kaiser Permanente creates new electronic Exercise Vital Sign initiative). Here are some of the details from a recent article:

The new feature is successfully compiling accurate and valuable information that can help clinicians better treat and counsel patients about their lifestyles....[A recent] study examined the electronic health records of 1,793,385 Kaiser Permanente Southern California patients...and found that 86 percent of all eligible patients had an exercise vital sign in their record. Of those patients who had an exercise record, one third were meeting national guidelines for physical activity, and two thirds were not meeting guidelines. Of those not meeting guidelines, one third were not exercising at all. "Embedding questions about physical activity in the electronic medical record provides an opportunity to counsel millions of patients during routine medical care regarding the importance of physical activity for health," said [one of the study authors] "In addition, the Exercise Vital Sign has the potential to provide information about the relationship between exercise and health care utilization, cost and chronic disease that has not been previously available.?Kaiser Permanente is one of the first - and largest - health care organizations to implement an Exercise Vital Sign in patient health records. The initiative was launched in the organization's Southern California region in 2009 and has since been implemented in several of Kaiser Permanente's regions. As part of these efforts, patients are asked about their exercise habits during routine outpatient visits and their responses are included in their electronic medical record, along with other traditional vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse and temperature....The guidelines state that regular physical activity reduces the risk of many adverse health outcomes.The Exercise Vital Sign is part of Exercise is Medicine, a multi-organizational initiative coordinated by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Association to encourage primary-care physicians and other health care providers to include exercise when designing treatment plans for patients.

What a great (and relatively simple) idea. Include a physical activity metric for each patient in the EHR called the Exercise Vital Sign. It's a perfect starting point and incentive for health professionals to coach patients about the need for exercise and even prescribe more exercise based on the patient's age and ability. Here's some more details about the Exercise is Medicine?program referred to above and copied from the organization's charter (Exercise is Medicine Charter):

Co-launched by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Association in November 2007, Exercise is Medicine is an initiative committed to the belief that physical activity is integral to the prevention and treatment of disease, should be regularly assessed as part of all medical care, and should be a standard part of the disease prevention and treatment medical paradigm. Exercise is Medicine calls for all health care providers to consider physical activity a vital sign and for physicians to effectively counsel their patients and/or refer them to a qualified health-and-fitness or allied health professional for further counseling. Exercise is Medicine is also committed to the belief that the benefits of physical activity are not confined solely to the traditional health care settings. Exercise and physical activity strategies, as integral parts of prevention and treatment of disease, should be addressed at many levels including in the community, recreational settings, schools and the workplace.

I also want to comment briefly about Coca-Cola as a "global partner" of Exercise is Medicine. I know that Coke manufactures fruit juices and water in addition to unhealthy, sugary beverages. I think that the executives of health-oriented organizations like Exercise is Medicine should have enough cajones to occasionally refuse money from corporate sponsors. These alliances with worthwhile projects are used by the company to create a healthy aura around their products. I know what the rationale to this criticism will me -- the money from Coke allows the organization to pursue commendable health-related goals. Unfortunately and in my opinion, most people view this as a weak, self-serving argument. Most people also recognize the hypocrisy of seeing the Coke logo on the home page of the Exercise is Medicine?web site.

Kaiser Launches Electronic "Exercise Vital Sign" Project

Every physician and nurse understands the meaning of "vital signs" and how to interpret them. Well, Kaiser seems to be putting a new spin on the term with its?electronic Exercise Vital Sign initiative?(see: Kaiser Permanente creates new electronic Exercise Vital Sign initiative). Here are some of the details from a recent article:

The new feature is successfully compiling accurate and valuable information that can help clinicians better treat and counsel patients about their lifestyles....[A recent] study examined the electronic health records of 1,793,385 Kaiser Permanente Southern California patients...and found that 86 percent of all eligible patients had an exercise vital sign in their record. Of those patients who had an exercise record, one third were meeting national guidelines for physical activity, and two thirds were not meeting guidelines. Of those not meeting guidelines, one third were not exercising at all. "Embedding questions about physical activity in the electronic medical record provides an opportunity to counsel millions of patients during routine medical care regarding the importance of physical activity for health," said [one of the study authors] "In addition, the Exercise Vital Sign has the potential to provide information about the relationship between exercise and health care utilization, cost and chronic disease that has not been previously available.?Kaiser Permanente is one of the first - and largest - health care organizations to implement an Exercise Vital Sign in patient health records. The initiative was launched in the organization's Southern California region in 2009 and has since been implemented in several of Kaiser Permanente's regions. As part of these efforts, patients are asked about their exercise habits during routine outpatient visits and their responses are included in their electronic medical record, along with other traditional vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse and temperature....The guidelines state that regular physical activity reduces the risk of many adverse health outcomes.The Exercise Vital Sign is part of Exercise is Medicine, a multi-organizational initiative coordinated by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Association to encourage primary-care physicians and other health care providers to include exercise when designing treatment plans for patients.

What a great (and relatively simple) idea. Include a physical activity metric for each patient in the EHR called the Exercise Vital Sign. It's a perfect starting point and incentive for health professionals to coach patients about the need for exercise and even prescribe more exercise based on the patient's age and ability. Here's some more details about the Exercise is Medicine?program referred to above and copied from the organization's charter (Exercise is Medicine Charter):

Co-launched by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Association in November 2007, Exercise is Medicine is an initiative committed to the belief that physical activity is integral to the prevention and treatment of disease, should be regularly assessed as part of all medical care, and should be a standard part of the disease prevention and treatment medical paradigm. Exercise is Medicine calls for all health care providers to consider physical activity a vital sign and for physicians to effectively counsel their patients and/or refer them to a qualified health-and-fitness or allied health professional for further counseling. Exercise is Medicine is also committed to the belief that the benefits of physical activity are not confined solely to the traditional health care settings. Exercise and physical activity strategies, as integral parts of prevention and treatment of disease, should be addressed at many levels including in the community, recreational settings, schools and the workplace.

I also want to comment briefly about Coca-Cola as a "global partner" of Exercise is Medicine. I know that Coke manufactures fruit juices and water in addition to unhealthy, sugary beverages. I think that the executives of health-oriented organizations like Exercise is Medicine should have enough cajones to occasionally refuse money from corporate sponsors. These alliances with worthwhile projects are used by the company to create a healthy aura around their products. I know what the rationale to this criticism will me -- the money from Coke allows the organization to pursue commendable health-related goals. Unfortunately and in my opinion, most people view this as a weak, self-serving argument. Most people also recognize the hypocrisy of seeing the Coke logo on the home page of the Exercise is Medicine?web site.

Source: http://www.ltsconsulting.com/news/labsoftnews/kaiser-launches-electronic-exercise-vital-sign-project/

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NFL 2012

Dez Bryant Dez Bryant of the Dallas Cowboys pulls in a possible game-winning pass in the end zone. After the play was reviewed, it was ruled that he landed out of bounds.

Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images.

This was the greatest catch of Dez Bryant?s life, one destined to be replayed over and over. Bryant?s leaping, last-second, 37-yard touchdown grab was going to seal a victory for the Cowboys after they?d trailed the Giants 23-0. The catch was acrobatic and it was self-sacrificing, an all-out dive that left the receiver lurching in pain, unable to launch a celebratory spike before he wobbled and collapsed flat on his back. ?And it is ? a miracle touchdown for Bryant!? Fox?s Thom Brennaman shouted, declaring victory for Dallas after pausing briefly to watch the back judge and side judge nod at each other and raise their arms in unison.

That?s why the catch was great, and that?s why it was destined to be replayed over and over: It came in the back of the end zone, and all scoring plays are reviewed. Thirty seconds after his backside smashed into Cowboys Stadium?s synthetic turf, Fox showed a high-definition, slow-motion replay of Bryant cradling the ball in his left hand as the tip of his right hand landed a centimeter out of bounds. ?Looks like it lands on the line,? said Fox?s color guy, Troy Aikman. Then the network showed two more replays. Then a commercial break. And now we?re back, and it?s Mike Pereira from the Fox Command Center. ?I think the fingers are out of bounds,? the officiating guru said. Then we got a shot from ?Fox Super Zoom?: Bryant?s fingers were out of bounds. And then, after a final slow-motion replay, referee Scott Green came on screen to confirm what we already knew: ?The receiver?s hand touched out of bounds.?

This is the NFL in the slo-mo, HD age. We have the technology to determine whether someone?s fingernail lands on one side or another of a white stripe. What we can?t do is get that answer as it?s happening, at the moment we?re holding our breath. Miracle touchdowns no longer exist. What we have now are provisional miracles, plays that must be scrutinized before they?re sanctified. The Immaculate Reception is under further review.

Fifteen years ago, when the NFL was on an instant-replay interregnum, the Bryant catch would have played out differently. We would have seen the leap and the catch and the officials nodding at each other before they raised their arms. Brennaman would have shouted, ?A miracle touchdown for Bryant!? And that would have been the last word. The Cowboys win. Romo to Bryant. The Comeback in Cowboys Stadium. What a game.

That outcome would?ve been both incorrect and a lot more satisfying. In the fuzzier days of standard definition, we couldn?t have been sure where Bryant?s hand had really landed. If Thom Brennaman says it?s a touchdown, give the Cowboys six points.

But there?s no bliss without ignorance. The incorrect outcome is satisfying only so long as you don?t know it?s the incorrect outcome. This is why Major League Baseball is gradually, inexorably ridding itself of ?the human element.? The men in blue, unaided by television replays, are now the only people on earth who don?t know if a ball is fair or foul. This cannot stand, and MLB has been forced to expand its use of instant replay. If we can figure out the right answer, we owe it to the players and to ourselves to implement that right answer. This is the price of HD: certainty in lieu of spontaneity.

For the NFL, this is a heavy price to pay. Pro football is a television product, and the quest for certainty does not make for good TV. The league's solution to this problem is to manufacture spontaneous outbursts of joy after the fact. In NFL Films' America's Game documentary about the Saints' run to the Super Bowl XLIV title, we see Reggie Bush dive for the pylon in the NFC championship game. In the next shot, Saints coach Sean Payton screams, "Touchdown, yes!" NFL Films wants you to think Payton is celebrating because Bush has just scored a touchdown. In reality, the coach is screaming because he's just challenged the refs' ruling that it wasn't a touchdown, and he's convinced he's going to win that challenge. Payton was right. The refs eventually changed the call, and the crowd in the Superdome finally got to let loose. But NFL Films bowdlerized out all of that indecision?today's great touchdowns don't look how great touchdowns are supposed to look.

The death of instant gratification wasn?t an issue in 1982, and it won?t be an issue in 2042. Zebras are an endangered species. Computers now make the line calls in tennis. Soon, they?ll be able to tell us when a wide receiver?s finger is out of bounds. (Added bonus for the NFL: They won?t require a pension plan.)

In the meantime, we?re stuck with technology that?s just good enough to ruin one of the best catches a wide receiver will ever make. Three decades ago, that was a touchdown. Three decades from now, we?ll move on to the next play before the announcer can say a word. Today, we?re left waiting, promised a miracle when we can?t be sure what we?ve really got.

Source: http://feeds.slate.com/click.phdo?i=528ca3f694f7cc6db742ed57d4e06715

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Why Wireless Charging In The Nexus 4? Why Now?

200px-Qi_logo.svgGoogle likes to skate to where the puck might be next game. They were first in the U.S. with a viable NFC payments solution (that isn't very popular) and they've been at the forefront of AR with Glass (which is too expensive for the average consumer) and now they're one of the first to market with a wireless charging solution for the Nexus 4.

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Windows Phone 8: New Features Coming

Even as Hurricane Sandy pounded the Eastern Seaboard, drowning out a lot of other news, Microsoft took the stage Monday afternoon in San Francisco to show off its Windows Phone 8 operating system, which it will release on new phones this month and next.

While Microsoft had previously detailed some of the new features in the software and Nokia, HTC and Samsung have announced new phones, Joe Belfiore, the manager of the Windows Phone Program, announced some unseen features -- and took shots at the competition -- during the hour-long presentation.

"Apple did announce a fifth row of icons, but we wanted to come at it from a different point of view. We decided not to use the tired old metaphor," Belfiore said. "We put people at the center of the experience. Not icons for apps, not focus on speeds and feeds like Android and the iPhone do, respectively."


Kids Corner, Data Sense, Lock Screen
Microsoft Windows Phone operating system has always been built on the idea of live tiles. The tiles or apps on the home screen refresh with new information on their own; you don't have to tap the app to see if the temperature outside has changed. You can also customize it with tiles of your favorite people and contacts.

Now, with Windows Phone 8, you can see some of that information on your Lock Screen. "It will automatically surface photos and notifications and content from your favorite apps," Belfiore said.

Microsoft has worked with Facebook to create a new app for Windows Phone 8 to surface Facebook updates on the lock screen. There will also be a new Twitter app that will function similarly.

Another new feature is focused on saving you money and data. It's called Data Sense, and Microsoft says it will compress data sent over the wireless network, so that you pay for fewer megabytes. The feature provides a snapshot of your data usage and also helps you find nearby Wi-Fi hotspots so you can switch off of the mobile network. Because of the feature, Belfiore said that you can get 40 percent more web browsing than other phones.

Then there's the Kids Corner, which lets you lock down parts of the phone when you hand the device over to a young one dying to play "Angry Birds" or "Fruit Ninja." You can determine what apps you'd like your child to have access to and configure it so they can't get into your email or Twitter account. Actress and model Jessica Alba, who also has a one-year-old daughter, spoke at the event about being a recent Windows Phone convert.

"I really like the Kids Corner. I can go right to the curated apps and videos that I want my daughter to have. That's really key. Prior to this phone, if my daughter was going to go on my phone, there was a strong chance she was going to be able to go on my Facebook or Twitter and post whatever she wanted," Alba told ABC News in a phone interview. Alba gave up her iPhone for Windows Phone two months ago.


Application Momentum
But all the new features won't solve the major issue that's been facing Microsoft's phone platform: application selection. Many application developers first build for iPhone and the iPad, then Android and then Windows Phone.

Belfiore spent a good amount of time talking about the new and major apps coming to the platform, including UrbanSpoon, Temple Run, and Pandora. There are also new Facebook, Skype, and Twitter apps.

Even industry analysts were impressed by the showing. "Microsoft made a good case about how Windows Phone is different, a case they've made for two years but today is the first time they've articulated why different might be better," Michael Gartenberg, Gartner Research Director, told ABC News. "The lack of overall applications will still remain an issue but with many of the popular apps now or soon available Windows Phone 8 will appeal to many consumers if Microsoft can effectively tell them the story."

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, who made an appearance at the end of the presentation, said that the momentum for the platform is at its strongest point ever.

"Our hardware partners are all in. Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile are all in, plus hundreds of mobile operators around the world are all in. Developers are all in, filling the Windows Phone Store with applications."


The Phones
The first Windows 8 phones will go on sale as early as this coming weekend. Verizon will carry the HTC 8X, Lumia 922 and Samsung ATIV Odyssey phone. AT&T will carry the Lumia 920. T-Mobile will get the HTC 8X ($149.99) and Lumia 820 ($99.99) on Nov. 14. All the phones will be available at Microsoft's stores as well; there are 65 stores nationwide now.

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Source: http://news.yahoo.com/windows-phone-8-features-coming-193955004--abc-news-tech.html

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