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ONLINECheck out the following content on OUDaily.comOU Nightly Emmy: The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has nominated OU Nightly News for an Emmy®.

National Weather Center receives tourism award: The National Weather Center Biennale exhibit was honored recently by the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association with the RedBud Award for Outstanding Temporary Exhibit.

Hornet’s Nest: Award winning journalist and OU professor Mike Boettcher travelled along with his son Carlos to one of the most dangerous places in the world. With cameras strapped on, they followed soldiers stationed in Afghanistan to give an inside look about the longest war in American history. See the truth about the war that the news doesn’t show you.

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Correction: The original version of “Who’s who” about Oklahoma’s gubernatorial canidates incorrectly used the word “appointed” to refer to Gov. Fallin’s election to of� ce. She was not approinted but elected by the public to of� ce.

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MEDICINE

OKC man gets new pacemakerInnovative pill-sized heart device implanted in patient’s heartAARON HOWELL, Assistant News Editor

The world’s smallest pacemaker was implanted in an Oklahoma City man at OU Medical Center as part of a worldwide clinical trial showcasing advances of new med-ical technology.

Like millions of people worldwide, Ray Haggard, 65, was experiencing shortness of breath, nausea and frequent instances of blacking out. After consulting his physician, Haggard was diagnosed with an arrhythmia, a condition that affects the rhythm of the heart, and learned he would need a pacemaker.

“I would have times when walking around would be-come too much,” Haggard said. “It affected my work and home life.”

Haggard qualified as a candidate for a trial of a newer, smaller pacemaker known as the Medtronic Mirca Transcatheter Pacing System, which is a closed system pacemaker the size of a large vitamin and is implanted di-rectly inside the heart.

One-tenth the size of a conventional pacemaker, this new technology still simulates the heart to contract and produce a heartbeat. Unlike conven-tional pacemakers, however, the Mirca doesn’t need a surgical incision in the chest to cre-ate a “pocket” under the skin and doesn’t require wires to be threaded through the veins and into the heart.

L a s t m o n t h , O U Physicians cardiologist Dr. Dwight Reynolds installed the Mirca into Haggard. This was the third time this new pacemaker has been used in the U.S. and adds to the 60 plus cases worldwide.

“Everything has gone beautifully. We’re closely monitor-ing Haggard, and we will continue to for the next five years,” Reynolds said.

The procedure lasts 10 to 15 minutes and starts with a small incision in in the femoral artery, near the groin. Then the Mirca is pushed up through a straw-like system through the artery and into the heart.

Typically placed in the right ventricle, small ties on the end of the pacemaker attach the unit to the heart where an electrode on the Mirca comes in contact with the tissue. Implanted this way, the new pacemaker offers the same effect a traditional pacemaker has without the possible complications.

As for Haggard, he was held overnight for observation

and has since been released to return to his daily activities.

“I haven’t passed out since the procedure,” Haggard said. “I’ve been able to get back to life pretty quickly.”

The lithium battery inside the Mirca is expected to last seven to 10 years, and while they have tools to remove the

device, Reynolds said it may not be necessary.“We can shut if off completely. By shutting down the old

one, we can insert a new one right next to it,” Reynolds said.The problem Reynolds and his team are facing is the pos-

sibility of inserting the Mirca into more than one ventricle in the heart and having them work conjunctively, but Reynolds is confident that this is the future of pacing therapy for the heart.

Reynolds said that the Mirca is not for everyone, because it is not a defibrillator. It merely keeps pace for the chamber in which it is planted.

Not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Admiration, it is too early to predict how much the Mirca will cost, but ac-cording to Reynolds it would be worth it.

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Dwight Reynolds holds the world’s smallest pacemaker at Thursday’s media briefing. The media briefing followed up on the small pacemaker after it was implanted.

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Beard is the only indepen-dent candidate on the ballot for this year’s special senate election. Beard has no website or web pres-ence and is not considered a major factor in this year’s race. He is 54 and lives in Oklahoma City.

Race for the open seatcontinuing election coverage

Andy Craig

Craig is a U.S. Army Veteran with a B.A. in Speech Communications and has worked in sales and mar-keting for over 10 years. Craig lists four questions on his website that he asks himself before making key decisions. First, what does the Bible say about the issue? Second, is it in line with what our founding fathers intend-ed in our Constitution? Third, do we need it or can it be ad-dressed in the free market? Finally, “Can we afford it?”

He is fiscal conservative, stating, “It is impossible for our country to get out of debt as we continue to spend more than we bring in.” Along with his fiscally conservative views, he be-lieves marriage should be be between a man and a woman.He also believes in a strong military and limited government involvement in healthcare.

Cody PhilliPsNews Editor

In our continuing coverage of this year’s special election for Tom Coburn’s senate seat, we have five profiles for the remaining candidates, vying for Tom Coburn’s open seat.

Rogers is known for campaign-ing on street corners of Midwest City with homemade signs advo-cating himself for U.S. Senate. He is a returning candidate for Sen. Tom Coburn’s seat after having run for the congressional seat in 2010 and Senate three times prior. He also ran for Lieutenant Governor once.

At age 79, his dedication to being a perennial candidate has earned him name recognition among state democratic candidates. “I knew Mr. Rogers wasn’t campaigning, but I had to overcome his name recognition,” said Mark Myles, an attorney and former IBM employee who was defeated by Rogers in the 2010 Democratic primary for Senate in 2010.

Although Rogers is one of the few candidates without a website, his in-person presence on the street corners of Oklahoma will likely benefit his campaign.

In a KFOR interview, Rogers stated, “Oklahoma is the greatest state in the universe with the best people in the

world and universe.”

H a y e s p r e v i o u s l y g a r -n e re d 4 3 . 2 9 p e rc e nt o f t h e votes in a Democratic prima-ry for the Oklahoma State Senate’s

Raised in Tecumseh, Ok., McCray has worked as a mechan-ical contractor and a CNG techni-cian. He currently runs his own heat and air company, McCray and Sons Heat and Air. McCray was educated at Oral Roberts University, earning a Masters in Business Administration. He supports a balanced budget and states he will never vote

for an increase in our national debt. “As a voting citizen, I am not satisfied with the field of

candidates running for the Senate seat,” McCray said about his reason to run.

Five ‘dark horse’ Senate candidates work to win Okie votes, open seat

Eric McCray

Jim Rogers

Patrick Hayes

Mark Beard

District 23 in 2004 but ultimately lost by 12.3 percent.SoonerPoll shows him holding five percent of the overall

votes this year, although 76.3 percent are undecided. He is based out of Anadarko and is 39 years old. He has no cam-paign website.

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CODY PHILLIPSNews Editor

Year-round Norman residents have come to expect roadway construction during the summer months as the City of Norman takes advantage of the decrease in popu-lation to complete roadway construction.

Thankfully, the city announce their plans just in time for you to plan alternate routes around construction sites and avoid any delays caused by heavy traffic. Here is a look at this summer’s construction projects along with predictions for where the Norman police hope to in-crease driver safety.

McGee Drive is being resurfaced between Lindsey Street and Boyd Street and on Carriage Lane and Marian Drive between Brooks Street and McGee Drive. Barricades have been placed to protect workers. Citizens are urged to use alternate routes.

Projected completion: June 6, 2014

36th AveFrom Willowbend Road to the south end of Main

Street, 36th Avenue is narrowed to one lane of traffic for southbound travel. Northbound traffic is detoured through Western View and Cherry Creek Drive at Main Street. Curbs, gutters and the northbound lanes’ concrete pavement are being replaced.

Projected completion: June 13, 2014

Construction will be underway to replace existing con-crete. Boyd Street will be closed between Ponca Avenue and Oklahoma Avenue. The recommended detour route will be Ponca Avenue, Macy Street and Oklahoma Avenue.

Projected completion: July 3, 2014

ImhoffImhoff Road from Chatauqua Avenue to Jenkins Avenue is

closed to replace roadway pavement, improve the stormwa-ter system and add lit crosswalks to the Lloyd Noble Center. Signs will direct traffic along to the detour route along State Highway 9.

Projected Completion: Mid-August

The MillenniumConstruction of a resort-style apartment complex called

The Millennium began in May at the southeast corner of Lindsey Street and Classen Boulevard. Expect heavy ma-chinery in the area. Neither Lindsey Street nor Classen will shut down for the construction. Nearby businesses, such as Braum’s, will stay open.

Projected Completion: July 15, 2015.

I-35Interstate 35 at State Highway 9 East will experience pe-

riodic closing of lanes as the project to build a new inter-change progresses. The project will include the building of a new southbound I-35 exit ramp to Highway 9 East and a new SH-9 East Bridge over I-35. This bridge will be located on the south side of the existing bridge. The first phase of the West Lindsey Street Widening Project stormwater box culvert will also be constructed. This section of the box culvert will be constructed from the Canadian River to the north side of the new SH-9 East Bridge over I-35.

Projected Completion: September 2014

Ongoing...State Highway 9Construction began in 2013 to expand 24th

Avenue E to 48th Avenue E into a divided high-way. Forty-eighth Avenue E to 72nd Avenue E will be widened from two lanes to four lanes. The construction is expected to be complete December 2014 but could finish as early as this September.

CONSTRUCTION

‘Tis the season for constructionNow that most students have left town, Norman

seizes the opportunity to improve the city

TONY RAGLE/THE DAILY

The map shows the location of each construction site and the length of road covered. The police concentration is represented in blue. Construction is planned to take place to the beginning of the fall 2014 semester.

Interstate 35/Lindsey Street Interchange Reconstruction The existing Lindsey Street Bridge over

Interstate 35 will be reconstructed, along with the interchange. This project is expected to begin in late 2014 and should be completed in early 2015.

Robinson Street and Interstate 35 (West Side) Construction will take place in 2014 and

2015 in the intersections of Robinson and Interstate Drive and Robinson and Crossroads Boulevard.

See more at: visitnorman.com/traffic

Norman police intend to concentrate re-sources in the area of NW 24th Avenue be-tween Main Street and Robinson Street to pro-mote the safety of drivers. Officers will focus on violations that include following too close-ly, failure to yield, inattentive driving, failure to wear a seatbelt and failure to obey traffic signals. So, use common sense when driving, obey all traffic laws and plan ahead to help the City of Norman run as smoothly as possible while keeping yourself out of any unnecessary traffic citations.

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Announcements

SPECIAL NOTICESOklahoma Jim Rogers For U.S. SenateAsks for your vote in the primary election

on June 24th.Jim supports the US Military, National

Guard, Veterans’ hospitals and families. We need more jobs for our high school and university graduates, we need to

keep more money in the United States and grow our economy with that money.

He supports transportation, tourism, industrial development, oil and gas

industry, public employees, agriculture, small and large businesses, construction,

local churches and charities, police, firemen, USPS, medical services, and

lower taxes. Thank you, Jim.

Oklahoma Jim Rogers For U.S. SenatePlease register to vote now and vote in the primary, run off, general election. I would appreciate your vote. God bless

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The answer to a personal problem will reveal itself. A situation that you thought unresolvable will come to an amiable conclusion if you are willing to negotiate.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- An unexpected surprise will develop, helping a diffi cult situation turn positive. Cast your worries aside and plan to relax with someone you enjoy spending time with.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you wish to raise your standard of living, make some adjustments. Your current employer may be nice, but could also be taking advantage of your talents. Inquire about salaries for equivalent jobs.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your good-natured joking will be misinterpreted. Make sure you are laughing with your friends, not at them. A feud is likely to develop if you arenʼt tactful.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- A short trip will clear your head and motivate you to take on something new. Discovering new skills and enjoyable activities will help you make new friends.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) --Donʼt retreat into your shell. Itʼs more important than ever to keep moving forward in a positive manner. You will ruin what you have already accomplished if you arenʼt a team player.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Ask yourself if you are moving forward or just coasting. It may be necessary to increase your efforts if you want to reach your destination. Past experience will help you discover future opportunities

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Travel will pay off; the information you discover while en route will make it possible for you to fi nish what you start.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Follow your instincts when it comes to fi nancial decisions. There is money to be made if you are patient. Plan a romantic evening, and it will improve your personal life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You are facing an emotional downturn. Get together with close friends or engage in physical activity. Itʼs hard to mope when you are active and hanging out with positive people.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Usher in a new project. Your energy level is high, and your ideas for improvement look good. Brainstorm with colleagues to drum up interest in your plans.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) --Leave some time for romance. A travel opportunity will prove to be professionally helpful. People you meet today will provide inspiration for a new project. Mix business with pleasure.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Make sure your calendar isnʼt overloaded. If you have too many tasks to complete, you wonʼt have time to enjoy friends or family. Pace yourself accordingly.

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OU eliminated from Women’s College World Series after loss against Oregon

Mikaela McGhee,Sports Reporter @mikcatcher

Saturday night, the Sooners’ season came to an end after a 4-2 loss against the University of Oregon Ducks in the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. This was the ninth WCWS appearance for OU and the fourth year in a row that the Sooners have competed in Oklahoma City.

OU has punched their ticket to the Women’s College World Series every year for the past three years. In 2011, the Sooners were sent to the losers’ bracket after 3-1 loss against the Arizona State Sun Devils, who eventual-ly won the tournament. OU tried to fight their way back to the championship but lost to the Missouri Tigers 4-1 to the send the Sooners home.

Under the leadership of coach Patty Gasso, the Sooners worked hard and made it back to Oklahoma City in 2012 for anoth-er chance for the title. The Sooners started the tourna-ment out strong by beating the South Florida Bulls 5-1.

O U c o n t i n u e d i n t h e tournament playing the University of California at Berkeley Bears, where the Sooners won 3-0. They kept up their hot streak and beat Arizona State 5-3 to steal a spot in the championship game. Alabama beat California for the other spot in the title game.

This was the first time that the Sooners had been in the championship game since 2000, when they won their first national title. Game one went to the Sooners after 4-1 win over Alabama. Unfortunately for the Sooners, the Crimson Tide would take game two 8-6 and game three 5-4 to win the championship.

Undaunted by the devastating loss to Alabama the pre-vious year, OU came back the next season to win the NCAA Division 1 Softball Championship. A key player in the Sooners’ quest for a title was senior pitcher Keilani Ricketts, who started the tournament with a 7-1 no-hitter against Michigan, the 17th in history. Next, OU beat Big 12 rival Texas 10-2.

To get to the championship, OU had to acquire one more win against Washington. OU won against the 11th-ranked Huskies for a spot in the national championship against the Tennessee Volunteers.

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sooner season comes to an endThe Sooners won 5-3 against the Volunteers in the first

game after 10 scoreless innings, with Lauren Chamberlain hitting a two-run, walk-off home run to win the game. In the second game, Ricketts hit in four runs for OU to beat Tennessee 4-0 for the title.

After losing a talented senior class, the Sooners were writ-ten off as even contenders for back-to-back championships in 2014. The Sooners proved everyone wrong when they made their fourth-straight WCWS appearance and ninth overall appearance in school history.

The postseason started off well for the Sooners when they beat Bryant University and Texas A&M twice to be crowned NCAA Super Regional Champions. From there, the Sooners went to Oklahoma City, where they weren’t as lucky. The Sooners were eliminated after two games and were no lon-

ger able to defend their title as na-tional champions.

“This is always the hardest part of the season, being in this press con-ference, unless you’re holding a tro-phy,” said Gasso. “Then things feel a little bit better. But I cannot tell you how incredibly proud I am of this team.”

Despite being eliminated, OU softball has become a promising program that will continue to have success in the future.

Mikaela McGhee mikcatcher13@yahoo.com

This is always the hardest part of the season, being in this press conference, unless you’re holding a trophy... Then things feel a little

bit better. But I cannot tell you how incredibly proud I am of this team.”

Patty GaSSo, CoaCh

‘‘ Tony Ragle/The Daily

the Sooner softball team makes it to the WCWS again this year, losing to oregon 4-2.

The Week Ahead

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Norman Free MarketThe Norman Farm Market

will be held at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Free Fishing DayEveryone in Oklahoma

is allowed to fish on public bodies of water without a license.

Knitters Anonymous4 p.m. at the Norman

Public Library

Oklahoma Shakespeare i n t h e P a r k p r e s e n t s : Twelfth Night to begin their 30th anniversary season.

Myriad Botanical Gardens on 301 W. Reno Ave. is host-ing the event, and the per-formance begins at 8 p.m.

Reel Big FishBricktown Music Hall in

Oklahoma City hosts Reel Big Fish with Survey Says! and Sunny Side Up.

Tickets are $18 and doors open at 8:00 p.m.

Red Earth FestivalThe Red Earth festival begins with the Red Earth Parade in

downtown Oklahoma City.This parade features over 100 tribes in full tribal regalia

and will circle the Myriad Botanical Gardens. The parade begins at 9 a.m. and visitors are encouraged to bring their chairs.

Rhythm on the RiverTour featuring Nelly and

T.I comes to Oklahoma at OKC Downtown Airpark.

Tickets start at $45 at the door for general admission. Doors open at 6 p.m.

The 28th Annual Red Earth FestivalBegins their weekend at Remington Park in Oklahoma

City. Admission is $10 for Adults, $7.50 for children/seniors and military. Red Earth includes an art market featuring celebrated Native American Artists, Native musical perfor-mance, children’s activities and food booths. Festival ends June 7.

Rock the BoatR o c k t h e B o a t a t t h e

B r i c k t o w n C a n a l i n Oklahoma City.

This is a day of fami-ly-friendly activities and live music in Oklahoma City from noon to 6 p.m.

Public Lecture and Opening Reception of Oil and Wood: Oklahoma Moderns George Bogart and James Henkle.

Dr. Susan Caldwell, professor of Art History, will discuss the works of both artist at the Mary Eddy and Fred Jones Auditorium at 7 p.m.

Comedy NightA t O t h e l l o ’ s , 4 3 4

Buchanan Street Norman, OK.

Sign up begins at 9 p.m. and show begins at 10 p.m.

Trivia NightG ra d St u d e nt s T r i v i a

NightUniversity Club in the

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Reading with Sarah WebbPerforming Arts Studio200 S JonesNorman, OK

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Free Fishing DayEveryone in Oklahoma

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Free Eskimo SnoOU summer session offers

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Pool PartyEvery Friday from June 6

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Drinks, food and entertain-ing signing. Come and join the local fun.