A New Era of Psychedelics – Opening our minds to what’s possible in clinical settings
A New Era of Psychedelics Opening our minds to what’s possible in clinical settings by Louisa McCune Back in the 1980s, during my high-school years in Enid, I read a few memoirs that have had a lasting effect on me. One, Is That It?, is by Irishman Bob Geldof (b. 1951), creator of the epic […]
What would Jimmy Buffett do? Life’s best moments are filled with music and memory, if only we make time
What would Jimmy Buffett do? Life’s best moments are filled with music and memory, if only we make time. by Emily Lang The recent passing of Jimmy Buffett has me thinking a lot about music, memories and making space for spontaneous moments – something that’s hard amid my daily hustle. I grew up in a […]
Another Oklahoma WWII Hero
Another Oklahoma WWII Hero by Dick Hefton In a “Reflection” last year, I related the story of the 15-year-old neighbor, Guy Fuller (the one who laid on me the shocking news of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.) shortly thereafter, Fuller left for combat till wars end, a hero fighting in some […]
Rotary Taught Me Things I did not Know I Needed to Know
Rotary Taught Me Things I did not Know I Needed to Know by Franci Hart Ugh! What could be more boring than a program on the Amazon distribution system. I was fully prepared to leave early when this program was announced. And I am so glad I did not. Instead, I was fascinated by the […]
A Cog in the Wheel of Rotary
A Cog in the Wheel of Rotary by Vered Harris When I attended my first Rotary orientation in 2013 I remember watching a video that welcomed us as “cogs in the wheel of Rotary.” To be fair, maybe it said that we were not just cogs in the wheel of Rotary and I only tuned […]
Oklahoma Trivia
Oklahoma Trivia by Drew Edmondson Slapout is а town in Beaver County, 20 miles west of Мау. I once asked my father-in-law, а western Oklahoma farmer and former legislator, if Slapout was а western Oklahoma version of an eastern Oklahoma shootout. Не allowed it was рrоbably because the store there was famously “slap out” […]
Embracing the Uncharted Waters of AI: A Personal Journey
Embracing the Uncharted Waters of AI: A Personal Journey by Lauren Branch As I stand on the cusp of my 60s, reflecting on the rapid evolution of technology that has unfolded during my lifetime, one concept that has taken center stage is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Admittedly, for a while, I was apprehensive about the implications […]
Partnerships and Networking
Partnerships and Networking by Freda Deskin Rotary offers a unique blend of service, networking, and personal growth opportunities, making it a rewarding experience for business leaders who want to make a difference in their communities and beyond. Rotary offers service opportunities, leadership development, international awareness, and personal and professional growth. The friendships and networking it […]
Wings of Rotary -2023
Wings of Rotary by PDG Jessica Sherrill While WINGS of Rotary (WINGS) is not a new Rotary program, this was our first exchange since the pandemic. In general, an inbound team of usually two team leaders and 6-10 high school students from Japan visits us here in Rotary District 5750 for two weeks in March […]
Rotary International Convention – Melbourne Australia
Rotary International Convention – Melbourne Australia By attendees Megan Law, Lesli Massad and Jeanean Jones Megan Law, Rotary Club of Okla. City Executive Director: Each spring Rotary clubs, districts and zones around the world see a flurry of activity as they work to train their future leaders and celebrate as their program year draws […]
What does it mean to Train a Neural Network used in Generative Artificial Intelligence and why it will change the nature of copyrights and intellectual property
What does it mean to Train a Neural Network used in Generative Artificial Intelligence and why it will change the nature of copyrights and intellectual property Bart Binning, Ed.D. Data that is stored on paper, or in databases or other computer files, are identifiably discreet with multiple levels of granularity where data can be uniquely […]
Weeds of Time
Weeds of Time by Charlie Smith Outside of Munich, Germany, is the site of the Nazi concentration camp in Dachau. A visit there is an emotional experience; now run by Carmelite nuns, who maintain a chapel there, you are left with an overwhelming sense of sadness and a resolve that humanity must never again […]