Urban Tulsa Weekly | SportsUrban Tulsa - Tulsa Metro's Only Independent Newsweekly.Who Wants It Dear sponsors, please do it for the ladies- July 30, 2008 Why does the weather seem to peak in Tulsa during big events The only week a year ago that sustained a hundred degree temp occurred when the PGA Championship came to town. This year the temperatures were manageable until Dfest rolled into T-Town. Suddenly we roasted. Not to go Jerry Seinfeld on yo... By Dwayne Davis.http://www.urbantulsa.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=24398 One Wild Bunch Tulsa Zoo fundraiser sends mountaineers on an adventure of a lifetime- July 23, 2008 "Please clearly understand that mountaineering is inherently a hazardous sport. You are choosing to engage in an activity in which participants have been injured and worse." It's the "and worse" that worries many. However, this disclaimer did not curb the enthusiasm of 12 adventurers. Their missio... By Dwayne Davis.http://www.urbantulsa.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=24311 Habitual Habits Our guy takes a break for the ABoT issue- July 16, 2008 Habits are formed early in life. Some are good and some... not so much. They can define you as a person while other rituals are more whimsical in nature. In fact, you may not even realize you're following a predetermined routine. Here is an example. Do you immediately turn to a favorite writer when... By Dwayne Davis.http://www.urbantulsa.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=24014 Consider it Done With switch hitters and few ballpark jitters, the Drillers move full speed ahead- July 9, 2008 When the Oklahoma sun blazes your saddle, why not multiply the heat tenfold How-and more importantly why-would you add a furnace to the flaming heat That's easy. Play ball. The Drillers fired out to the divisional lead to begin the second half of the Texas League season. In other words, catch the... By Dwayne Davis.http://www.urbantulsa.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=23823 South Lakes Invitational If you can handle the air traffic, this course is for everyone- July 2, 2008 I had an epic column planned for this week. Honestly I did. Last week an email hit my inbox with the subject line "BOK Center Announces another Sporting Event". Promising indeed. You can imagine the anticipation. Unable to attend the gala in person, I idly awaited Wednesday for the news to break.... By Dwayne Davis.http://www.urbantulsa.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=23753 |