BY: Shannon Cornman It’s got a catchy name and options out the wazoo, and it’s popping up on every corner. There’s no denying that frozen yogurt — or froyo, as it’s commonly referred to — is in, and no one seems to do it better than Oklahoma City-based Orange Leaf, now with nine metro-area stores.“The […]
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Joint celebration
Many of us take our arms and legs for granted until we injure one. We ache and moan — inconvenienced and frustrated — until it heals, and then we promptly forget again how much we rely on our extremities. Amputees don’t have that luxury. Life without a limb requires effort and equipment and, not infrequently, […]
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Plane gain
credit: Jamey Jacob To label them as merely weather drones is almost insulting. “The term ‘drone’ has specific connotations,” said Jamey Jacob, professor at OSU’s School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. “There is a lot of potential for developing unmanned aircraft that could have positive effects on a lot of industries.” Still, in the wake […]
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On the radio
Chip Fudge By: Shannon Cornman “Today, the majority of our listeners and donors live in Oklahoma City,” said Kelly Burley, director of the Stillwater-based KOSU. “There’s a definite need for a permanent presence here.” He said setting up the secondary shop helps the radio network achieve its mission. “Creating community through content and content through […]
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Bridge over clean water
Without it, crops would shrivel, disease would spread and everything would die. For people in many parts of the world, that scenario is closer to reality than many realize. The Water4 Foundation, an Oklahoma City-based charity organization, is trying to change that. “Every 22 seconds, a child in the world dies because of unsanitary water,” […]
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Pedal up
Credit: Shannon Cornman Last month, Edmond City Council approved a master plan to create more than 140 miles of bike lanes in and around Edmond. City planners said the need for safer bike lanes stemmed from public interest in both the fitness aspects of bike riding and, with gas prices, the need for alternative modes […]
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Pump it up
If you didn’t get enough treats for Halloween, the World Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation will provide plenty of eye candy at the Southwest U.S. Championship on Saturday. “You’re going to see athletes from all over the world who’ve honed their bodies to extreme fitness,” said WBFF promoter Randy Sandberg. “It’s like a Victoria’s Secret show, […]
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Who’ll let the pets out?
This weekend while you’re carving pumpkins and stocking up on treats, the Central Oklahoma Humane Society suggests you add “adopt a pet” to your Halloween to-do list. Saturday and Sunday, PetSmart Charities will sponsor Woofness on Wheels, an adoption tour scheduled to stop at five metro locations. “Our goal is to get 200 pets adopted […]
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Seniority rules
It’s been nearly two months since the cupping of the Olympic torch in London. The athletes, spectators and media have long since migrated back to their home countries. The Olympic spirit has gone cold for many, but competition is just heating up for those participating in the Oklahoma Senior State Games. Opening Saturday and running […]
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Vision statements
How would you describe blue to a blind person? How would you describe Chihuly glass or downtown’s Crystal Bridge? If you’re at a loss, Daniel Brookshire suggests using textures or objects. “Give me something to visualize,” said the 16-year-old, who is blind. “Describe something that represents the object so I can see it in my […]