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Kernel knowledge: Summertime prime for fresh corn, muffins
Summertime is the best time to enjoy fresh corn because that's when it's easiest to find it grown close to home. Corn has become an iconic staple on American tables, whether served on the cob, off, or in muffins encased in husks.
Edmond's Hope Center to distribute free school supplies
The Hope Center plans to give away free school supplies to 1,500 Edmond students from Aug. 2-26.
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Urban Agrarian helps get fresh veggies from state farms to Oklahoma City markets
Tired of shopping at a super-sized supermarket but don't have a farm? One option is to buy fresh, local and organic foods in Oklahoma City from Urban Agrarian. More MOOD
Fresh herbs a solid stand-in for salt, other seasonings
Fresh herbs can fill in for fats and salt when it comes to flavoring foods. This Chilled Cucumber Soup recipe uses several fresh herbs including cilantro, mint, dill and chives. Many herbs can be found in the produce department of local grocery stores or even grown in your garden.
Jazz-playing police officer attends Italian music festival
Playing jazz music has become a lifeline for Oklahoma City police officer Justin Echols. He found solace playing a baby grand piano after an accident, and now performs regularly at local restaurants and lounges.
Can a common spice fight cancer? Oklahoma researchers are looking into it
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is studying the effects of the chemical present in the spice turmeric in killing some cancer cells.
Oklahoma City Jewish day camp focuses on faith, fun
Camp Chaverim, a day camp offered by the Jewish Federation of Greater Oklahoma City, teaches faith beliefs, respect for diversity, whimsy.
Youths lead evangelical efforts in Norman, Moore
NORMAN — Youths from churches in Fort Worth, Texas, and Little Rock, Ark., led a weeklong evangelical effort in the Norman and Moore area.
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- Readers have their say on Edmond woman's Muslim-bashing yard sign
- Vision-impaired kids learning ballet
- Corn salad shows off summer's bounty
- Corn Stars in the Summer
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- Big Taste cuisine event planned in Norman for Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Utah court reverses polygamist leader convictions
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Jul 29Louise and John Birdsell talk about the popularity of their company...
Playhouse Raffle for Good Cause
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Can a common spice fight cancer? Oklahoma researchers are looking into it
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is studying the effects of the chemical present in the spice turmeric in killing some cancer cells.
- Vision-impaired kids learning ballet
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- Can a common spice fight cancer? Oklahoma researchers are looking into it
- Options available in Oklahoma City for supervision teens during summer
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Mood feature: Love Tokens ... jewelry with a past
Stacey DeGraffenreid does her best work from about midnight to 4 in the morning. Surrounded by thousands of antique coins, medals and crosses, and...
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Food Dude blog
Bruce Rinehart’s Rococo Restaurant and Fine Wine is no longer an island on 28th and Penn. The owner-chef confirmed today that he’s signed a...
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Summer is prime time for corn, recipes like Blueberry Corn Muffins
Summertime is the best time to enjoy fresh corn because that's when it's easiest to find it grown close to home. Corn has become an iconic staple...
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Pines in Oklahoma suffer from tree diseases
A disease called pine wilt is being blamed for an outbreak of dead and dying pine trees across the state.
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Chickasha's Festival of Light recovering from bad weather; fundraising under way
The Christmas Eve blizzard and February ice storm caused destruction and revenue losses for Chickasha's Festival of Light, so fundraising is under...
- Dutch sailor, 14, gets OK for solo world trip
- Recalling summer vacation stories
- Could free Wi-Fi soon have home in sky?
- New exhibit traces 65 million years of evolution
- Crash dummies Vince and Larry donated as exhibits for museum
- Let the new Oklahoma Outdoor Recreation Guide be your guide
- Get App-y: Enjoy your vacation with travel apps, games
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Youths lead evangelical efforts in Norman, Moore
NORMAN — Youths from churches in Fort Worth, Texas, and Little Rock, Ark., led a weeklong evangelical effort in the Norman and Moore area.
- Readers have their say on Edmond woman's Muslim-bashing yard sign
- Utah court reverses polygamist leader convictions
- Oklahoma City Jewish day camp focuses on faith, fun
- Methodists seek key to church health
- Tech-savvy Oklahoma minister has advice for small churches
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Carla Hinton
Readers have their say on Edmond woman's...
Carla Hinton |The Oklahoman's Religion Editor Carla Hinton follows up on column regarding an Edmond woman's Muslim-bashing yard sign,...
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Sherrel Jones
Recipe: Blueberry Corn Muffins
Sherrel Jones |Blueberry Corn MuffinsThis recipe was adapted from "Southwest the Beautiful" cookbook written by well-known Phoenix...
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Linda Miller
Mood feature: Love Tokens ... jewelry with a past
Linda Miller |Oklahoma City jewelry designer Stacey DeGraffenreid uses antique medals, coins, crosses and charms to create Love Tokens
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Heather Warlick-Moore
Parent/child opposites create parenting challenges
Heather Warlick-Moore |When a parent and child have drastically different interests, it can create parenting challenges.
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Lillie-Beth Brinkman
Get App-y: Kids and iPods
Lillie-Beth Brinkman |More children are playing around with iPod Touches these days. Is it OK to let them hold the Internet in their hands without...
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Helen Ford Wallace
Parties Extra! July 25, 2010
Helen Ford Wallace |Networking, socializing→What: Members of the Association for Women in Communications, Oklahoma City chapter, met for the...
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Peggy Gandy
Social Scene: July 25, 2010
Peggy Gandy |AFTERGLOW →Event: Opening Night Party for Lyric Theatre production of Broadway show "42nd Street.”...
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David Zizzo
Truth, justice and other reasons to vote for me
David Zizzo |David Zizzo's Brain Drops column: Election campaigns bring promises and more promises.
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Charlotte Lankard
Recalling summer vacation stories
Charlotte Lankard |I'm grateful for the special moments with granddaughter Jessica
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