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#11
Development & New Businesses / Re: Rumored Facebook AI center
Last post by dbacksfan 2.0 - June 07, 2025, 01:59:31 PM
QuoteThe data center announced Thursday that it is now serving traffic and is connected to global infrastructure and technologies.
At an event Thursday, the business stressed its dedication to playing an active role in the community.
Meta said it will provide financial support for Mesa Community College students to pursue STEM certificates. They also helped create a new multimedia center at Desert Ridge Junior High School in Gilbert, helping students learn about animation, video game design, digital art, and music production.
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/mesa/meta-boasts-companys-dedication-to-community-as-mesa-data-center-goes-online
While there will be good paying construction jobs in the beginning, there will most likely only be ~200 permanent jobs to maintain the servers and the facility over two or three 24/7 shifts.
Most of the people working there will make about $25.00/hour according to InDeed.com website
https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Serverfarm/salaries/Data-Center-Technician?from=acme-salaries-v2
#12
Development & New Businesses / Re: Rumored Facebook AI center
Last post by patric - June 06, 2025, 10:01:20 AMA developers reassuring words:
The city's planning commission on Wednesday unanimously approved the land use for Project Clydesdale, which would put a data center near East 76th Street North and North Sheridan Road.
Data centers are known to use significant amounts of water and electricity. But Project Clydesdale applicant Lou Reynolds told the planning commission the center would not negatively impact the area's water or electricity.
"(The area is) served by a rural water district, but this project — we will purchase our water from the rural water district, but we'll be directly tapped into the city of Tulsa's water lines," said Reynolds. "We're not going to affect anyone's water pressure."
"To the extent that you've got any comments in respect to electrical service, they're only going to improve as we're going to bring our substation here," he continued.
https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/local-regional/2025-06-05/two-data-centers-in-the-works-for-tulsa-area
Its like saying "no we wont hurt you but we will break your legs."
The city's planning commission on Wednesday unanimously approved the land use for Project Clydesdale, which would put a data center near East 76th Street North and North Sheridan Road.
Data centers are known to use significant amounts of water and electricity. But Project Clydesdale applicant Lou Reynolds told the planning commission the center would not negatively impact the area's water or electricity.
"(The area is) served by a rural water district, but this project — we will purchase our water from the rural water district, but we'll be directly tapped into the city of Tulsa's water lines," said Reynolds. "We're not going to affect anyone's water pressure."
"To the extent that you've got any comments in respect to electrical service, they're only going to improve as we're going to bring our substation here," he continued.
https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/local-regional/2025-06-05/two-data-centers-in-the-works-for-tulsa-area
Its like saying "no we wont hurt you but we will break your legs."
#13
Other Tulsa Discussion / Re: Another Police Helicopter
Last post by dbacksfan 2.0 - May 30, 2025, 05:54:39 PMQuote from: patric on May 30, 2025, 02:53:49 PMName change?
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — An 18-year-old motorcyclist was arrested early Friday morning after speeding around Tulsa.
The Tulsa Police Helicopter, known as SkySnitch, was patrolling the city when its crew spotted the motorcycle reaching speeds between 120 and 150 mph . https://ktul.com/news/local/teen-motorcyclist-arrested-after-speeding-in-tulsa-police-department-skysnitch-helicopter-crew-quiktrip-guel-gas-pursuit-other-agencies-outside-city-limits-vehicle-impounded-expired-tag-license-plate-aggravated-speeding
by Alexandra Sharfman Fri, May 30th 2025 at 10:30 AM
Cool nickname. Sounds like it was used well by TPD without a ground pursuit by them, probably assisted the other agencies as well. Rider was an idiot to double back and then decided "Hey, I need gas before I go home" pulled into a QT less than a mile from TPD Central and was arrested.
#14
Other Tulsa Discussion / Re: Another Police Helicopter
Last post by patric - May 30, 2025, 02:53:49 PMName change?
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — An 18-year-old motorcyclist was arrested early Friday morning after speeding around Tulsa.
The Tulsa Police Helicopter, known as SkySnitch, was patrolling the city when its crew spotted the motorcycle reaching speeds between 120 and 150 mph . https://ktul.com/news/local/teen-motorcyclist-arrested-after-speeding-in-tulsa-police-department-skysnitch-helicopter-crew-quiktrip-guel-gas-pursuit-other-agencies-outside-city-limits-vehicle-impounded-expired-tag-license-plate-aggravated-speeding
by Alexandra Sharfman Fri, May 30th 2025 at 10:30 AM
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — An 18-year-old motorcyclist was arrested early Friday morning after speeding around Tulsa.
The Tulsa Police Helicopter, known as SkySnitch, was patrolling the city when its crew spotted the motorcycle reaching speeds between 120 and 150 mph . https://ktul.com/news/local/teen-motorcyclist-arrested-after-speeding-in-tulsa-police-department-skysnitch-helicopter-crew-quiktrip-guel-gas-pursuit-other-agencies-outside-city-limits-vehicle-impounded-expired-tag-license-plate-aggravated-speeding
by Alexandra Sharfman Fri, May 30th 2025 at 10:30 AM
#15
Entertainment / Re: KRMG sold to Zoellner grou...
Last post by patric - May 22, 2025, 09:12:25 PMQuote from: swake on May 22, 2025, 08:28:47 AMZoellner is a super MAGA Q-Qnon idiot. This is going to be... Interesting.
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/clay-clark-reawaken-america-maga-tour-trump-1234594574/
I guess KRMG was too liberal for his tastes...
#16
Entertainment / Re: KRMG sold to Zoellner grou...
Last post by swake - May 22, 2025, 08:28:47 AMZoellner is a super MAGA Q-Qnon idiot. This is going to be... Interesting.
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/clay-clark-reawaken-america-maga-tour-trump-1234594574/
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/clay-clark-reawaken-america-maga-tour-trump-1234594574/
#17
Development & New Businesses / Re: New Utica Square Construct...
Last post by dbacksfan 2.0 - May 21, 2025, 07:30:13 PMSo, after almost 10 years since Petty's was forced out and Miss Jackson's closed up shop there is still no plan for Utica Square and that part in particular, and 22 years since the H&P building was demoed there is still no plan for that part of the area.
Sadly, I think that whatever happens with a sale/investment of Utica Square it will never look like it does now. It will probably resemble the Tuscan/Spanish development built immediately south on 22nd Street, and with Hudson Bay selling off Saks, which also ownsNeedless Markup Neiman Marcus being in financial trouble it's possible Saks could leave as well.
Sadly, I think that whatever happens with a sale/investment of Utica Square it will never look like it does now. It will probably resemble the Tuscan/Spanish development built immediately south on 22nd Street, and with Hudson Bay selling off Saks, which also owns
#18
Entertainment / KRMG sold to Zoellner group
Last post by patric - May 21, 2025, 06:31:37 PMCox Media Group is divesting its Tulsa cluster to a local entrepreneur and first-time radio owner. The deal includes KRMG 102.3 FM and 740 AM, K95.5 (KWEN), Mix 96.5 (KRAV), and 103.3 The Eagle (KJSR) and is expected to close in the early second half of 2025.
The acquisition, pending FCC approval, signals an investment in local radio by Zoellner Media Group, which is owned by Tulsa optometrist Dr. Robert H. Zoellner.
Dr. Zoellner has long been a vocal supporter of local broadcasting, having used radio advertising extensively to build his businesses since launching his first optometry clinic in 1991. To lead operations, Dr. Zoellner has appointed veteran CMG market leader Steve Hunter as President and General Manager. Hunter brings more than two decades of experience at CMG Tulsa, Scripps Radio, and Griffin Media.
https://radioink.com/2025/05/19/cox-media-group-sells-all-tulsa-stations-to-area-optometrist/
The acquisition, pending FCC approval, signals an investment in local radio by Zoellner Media Group, which is owned by Tulsa optometrist Dr. Robert H. Zoellner.
Dr. Zoellner has long been a vocal supporter of local broadcasting, having used radio advertising extensively to build his businesses since launching his first optometry clinic in 1991. To lead operations, Dr. Zoellner has appointed veteran CMG market leader Steve Hunter as President and General Manager. Hunter brings more than two decades of experience at CMG Tulsa, Scripps Radio, and Griffin Media.
https://radioink.com/2025/05/19/cox-media-group-sells-all-tulsa-stations-to-area-optometrist/
#19
Development & New Businesses / Re: New Utica Square Construct...
Last post by patric - May 19, 2025, 08:54:43 PMUtica Square's owners announced they are going to do... something....
This week, Helmerich and Payne announced it had engaged Eastdil Secured, a national commercial brokerage firm, to explore future options for Utica Square.
"At the same time, we are beginning to explore opportunities with a strategic partner or buyer that can take the Square into the future. This exercise is consistent with a larger companywide review of all our assets following the largest acquisition in our history and the timing is right for us to explore the future possibilities for this exceptional property."
https://www.okenergytoday.com/2025/05/future-options-explored-for-helmerich-and-paynes-utica-square-shopping-center/
This week, Helmerich and Payne announced it had engaged Eastdil Secured, a national commercial brokerage firm, to explore future options for Utica Square.
"At the same time, we are beginning to explore opportunities with a strategic partner or buyer that can take the Square into the future. This exercise is consistent with a larger companywide review of all our assets following the largest acquisition in our history and the timing is right for us to explore the future possibilities for this exceptional property."
https://www.okenergytoday.com/2025/05/future-options-explored-for-helmerich-and-paynes-utica-square-shopping-center/
#20
Entertainment / Re: Kid Rock’s restaurant work...
Last post by swake - May 16, 2025, 10:59:55 AMWe have 4.2% unemployment in the US while 4.3% of US jobs are unfilled. So we sit at 100.1% employment with most unfilled jobs being unskilled and most newly unemployed being IT/tech right now. They don't match.
As we are now actively deporting 4-5% of the workforce for being illegal, most of them being unskilled or doing skilled jobs like roofing that others don't want, jobs that we already can't fill, what is supposed to happen to the economy? Who works in meat packing? Who works the fields picking vegetables? Washes dishes in restaurants? Cooks our food? Cleans our houses?
Stitt is bringing in a $4 aluminum plant, and that's good and all, but do you want your kids working in an office or working a smelter for less money?
What are we doing?
None of this makes sense....
As we are now actively deporting 4-5% of the workforce for being illegal, most of them being unskilled or doing skilled jobs like roofing that others don't want, jobs that we already can't fill, what is supposed to happen to the economy? Who works in meat packing? Who works the fields picking vegetables? Washes dishes in restaurants? Cooks our food? Cleans our houses?
Stitt is bringing in a $4 aluminum plant, and that's good and all, but do you want your kids working in an office or working a smelter for less money?
What are we doing?
None of this makes sense....