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The driver of the 18-wheeler, who was not injured, stated that he slowed down the rig because of rain. Troopers speculate that the reduced speed of the truck; combined with slippery conditions and possible lack of visibility, contributed to the crash. Investigators pointed out that rainy conditions can create serious risks for motorcycle riders. The surface of the roadway becomes extremely slick, especially when the vehicle is not equipped with tires that provide control and stability. Many experts advise not riding in wet conditions at all, and avoiding hitting the road shortly after rainfall. The roads are coated with brake fluid, oil, grime, and debris before it rains. Once the rain starts, these materials form into a deadly concoction on the pavement.

Two students from Metro Tech were recently named Superintendent's Student of the Year at the Metro Tech Commencement Ceremony, which was held on Tuesday, May 10th. The first student who received this distinguished title is Brooklyn Scarberry, a health Careers Center Dental Assisting student.

There are very few companies that can meet the demands of both residential and commercial clients in the same way. The needs and issues reported by residential and commercial clients are never the same, and that is why help is sought from companies that have the trained and skilled professionals who can handle issues both for residential garage doors and commercial garage doors. Garage Door Systems Inc., is one such company that takes pride in the versatility of services that they showcase.

It always helps when one gets dual services from a single place. That is why Garage Door Systems Inc., is a favorite among homeowners and commercial space owners. They do not have to run from pillar to post when they face issues with garage doors or a garage door opener. The company offers all the services under a single roof making it simple for their customers to get a single point of contact when they face issues with garage doors in Edmond and Oklahoma City. From installing a new garage door to attending problems of an overhead garage door or repairing a garage door opener, there is nothing that the garage door professionals cannot handle.

Sheridan Bros Towing have recently opened their new branch at Oklahoma City. The company is looking to offer the best towing and roadside assistance and that too at the best prices as well.

Could it be that hormones have a direct affect on weight loss? So says naturopathic doctor and owner of Bulivian.com, Dr. Tabatha Carr ND. Set to bring her insightful take on the five key factors that inhibit weight loss, the good doctor will address hormones, sugar, toxins, and the emotions that hinder good health. Making the message lively, comedian and actress Kim Coles will bring her love of empowering people via her transformational program entitled G.I.F.T.S.

Vehicle owners who are looking for roadside assistance from a reputable entity can consider the aforementioned website. Motor Club of America is several decades old and continues to provide protection plans that make it easier for people to deal with any roadside issues. It can be a daunting experience and such a protection is favorable.

Metro Glass, Inc., a glass repair and replacement service provider to residential, commercial and automotive customers, announced it has entered into a partnership with BizIQ, a digital marketing company that provides services to small business clients throughout North America from its offices in Phoenix, Arizona.

As metro residents flock to downtown OKC to live amidst work and play, a local developer has unveiled a home in the Deep Deuce unlike anything offered in the suburbs.  While downtown neighborhoods are offering multiple housing options with shared walls, Ron Walters Homes has succeeded in blending a private detached home, amongst apartments and townhomes.

A and W Storage, a new climate controlled self-storage facility has opened its doors in Midwest City near Tinker Air Force Base. Located at 4900 Sunnylane Boulevard, A and W offers storage units for the southeast Oklahoma City metro area, including Tinker soldiers and officers who often need storage before, during, and after moves.

Located on the border of Moore and South Oklahoma City, Grace Pointe Living has become a popular choice for active adults aged 55+.

Silver Towing is now serving Oklahoma City and the surrounding area with its qualified and experienced towing, locksmith and roadside assistance capabilities.

Miira Artist Tools is pleased to announce the beginning of the View Frame II, an art tool that assists both beginners and experienced artists with the foundation work of sketches. Using the very best materials and incorporating suggestions contributed by fans of the first View Frame, Miira Artist Tools is convinced that this small item belongs in every artist's kit.

Amanda Eastridge has recently been named Trade & Industrial division New Teacher of the Year by the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE). The goal of this award is to recognize the very best and most devoted technical teachers who have used innovative methods of teaching in the classroom as well as a commitment to helping their students. Amanda will now advance to the next round where all divisions of applicants are reviewed to select the Oklahoma ACTE New Teacher of the Year Award.

Oklahoma Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City currently has a job listing available for cath lab nurses. Those who are hired into this position will be responsible for direct patient care in this department as well as other areas of the Hospital when needed. All cath lab nurses must demonstrate knowledge and adherence to both federal and state regulations. These nurses must also be able to monitor, scrub and/or circulate on all Cath Lab procedures, including Electro physiology, Pacemaker and AICD insertions.

There are currently numerous open positions for nurses in the Critical Care Unit at Oklahoma Heart Hospital. Nurses who work in this department of the hospital are essentially caregivers who assume responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designed time frame, providing these patients with therapeutic use of self, nursing interventions, treatments, modalities, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Why do people call Binaural Beats digital drugs? By understanding how they work, people may find that they are just as effective in some ways as some drugs are. In fact, some people are using this method to help achieve their personal growth goals, altered states of consciousness such as astral projection, lucid dreaming and dream recall, to recover from depression, anxiety and other mental/emotional conditions, and to reduce the need to take medication. As a part of a holistic approach, binaural beats could be well-worth investigating.

The STEM Academy's FIRST Robotics Team 5578, otherwise known as the Mechanical Monsters, just competed in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) regional competition. This team placed 42 out of a total of 62 teams from across the state of Oklahoma to compete against each other using robots that were designed and built by the students that make up each team.

Metro Tech recently inducted a total of 179 students into their National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) at a ceremony that included keynote presentations by Metro Tech Superintendent Emeritus Dr. James Branscum and Rep. George Young.

Oklahoma Heart Hospital was recently named one of the country's 50 top cardiovascular hospitals by Truven Health Analytics for their outstanding clinical achievements. The Truven study is currently in its 17th year and picks out the very best providers of cardiovascular care based on publicly available data relating to patient outcomes as well as operational efficiencies. This marks the third time that the Oklahoma Heart Hospital has been given this award from Truven.

Oklahoma Heart Hospital has recently received a number of awards from Press Ganey Associates, Inc. , for their extraordinarily high patient satisfaction ratings. The OHH North Campus received the 2015 Pinnacle of Excellence Award, and the OHH North Campus as well as the OHH South Campus received the 2015 Guardian of Excellent Award from Press Ganey. The Pinnacle of Excellence Award, which used to be called the Beacon of Excellence Award, recognized OHH's consistently high levels of excellence with regards to patient care measured over three years in a row.

RDR Technologies, an Oklahoma-based fire retardant manufacturer and distributor, has successfully passed the stringent CA 1237.1 fire safety test for its flagship retardant, BanFire. This opens up a whole new market for RDR in California, allowing them to offer BanFire to the thousands of schools, day cares, nursing homes and restaurants on the west coast.

The Oklahoma Heart Hospital Wound Center recently received the prestigious Distinction Award from the Healogics network because of its high patient satisfaction scores as well as its extraordinary would-healing rate. The OHH Wound Center was first opened in January 2015, and it is a member of the Healogics network, which is the largest provider of advanced wound services in the country. This specialized clinic run by Oklahoma Heart Hospital offers advanced therapies to patients who are suffering from chronic wounds or wounds that are especially difficult to treat.

The Oklahoma Career and Technical Education Equity Council recently honored two Metro Tech employees at the 22nd annual Making It Work Day on March 23 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. The two people that were honored at this event were part of a group of 17 that was recognized for their ongoing commitment to breaking down barriers to success for single-parent families by providing education experiences that go beyond the normal boundaries of the classroom.

Oklahoma Heart Hospital currently has a full-time nursing position open in the Critical Care Unit. This position has a number of requirements for those who apply, including a shift availability of 7:00am-7:00pm. Those who apply for this particular position must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing program. Applicants for the CCU nursing position must also be registered nurses with current Oklahoma licensure and current BLS certification at the time of hire. ACLS certification is required within 18 months of hire.

Oklahoma Heart Hospital currently has a number of different nursing positions open in multiple departments, including the emergency room, critical care unit, and PCCU.

Metro Tech is hosting its 28th annual job fair with a number of different booths set up on April 20th, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Some of the different jobs at this fair include administrative assistant, aircraft mechanics, auto service, building maintenance, child care, construction, electrical, engineering, finance/banking, food services, graphic communications, health, HVAC, information technology, sales representatives, security officer, welding, and many more.