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Kernel knowledge: Summertime prime for fresh corn, muffins

Life | Wed, Jul 28, 2010 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

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

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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

Life | Wed, Jul 28, 2010 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

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

Life | Tue, Jul 27, 2010 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

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

Life | Mon, Jul 26, 2010 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

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

Life | Fri, Jul 23, 2010 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

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

Life | Sat, Jul 24, 2010 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

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...

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The Oklahoman's Religion Editor Carla Hinton follows up on column regarding an Edmond woman's Muslim-bashing yard sign,...

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Recipe: Blueberry Corn Muffins

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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

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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

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When a parent and child have drastically different interests, it can create parenting challenges.

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Get App-y: Kids and iPods

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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

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Networking, socializing→What: Members of the Association for Women in Communications, Oklahoma City chapter, met for the...

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Social Scene: July 25, 2010

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AFTERGLOW →Event: Opening Night Party for Lyric Theatre production of Broadway show "42nd Street.”...

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Truth, justice and other reasons to vote for me

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David Zizzo's Brain Drops column: Election campaigns bring promises and more promises.

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Charlotte Lankard

Recalling summer vacation stories

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I'm grateful for the special moments with granddaughter Jessica

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