Any girl who has seen the movie “Clueless” can understand the significance and novelty of having a virtual closet like Alicia Silverstone’s character. Rather than wander into her Beverly Hills-sized walk-in closet, she could simply surf a digital version of her wardrobe with a flick of the finger. Finding the perfect outfit for whatever occasion […]
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Thatcher Hoffman Smith Prize honors creative process with $40,000 award
One Oklahoman’s credo inspired his daughter to acknowledge and support the creativity of others in the nation, putting Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma at the heart of it all. As a young girl, Jeanne Hoffman Smith was incredibly influenced by her father’s life philosophy: to leave more wood on the woodpile than was there […]
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Looking for a date that’ll elate without trashing cash?
Every now and again, school deals a sweet card in a student’s love life, creating a different kind of chemistry between 8 a.m. lab partners. It’s at the moment when “Could you pass that beaker?” segues into “What are you doing this Friday?” that many a hopeful student realize Free Movie Friday at the student […]
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Recent college graduates sometimes need etiquette course
Blunders abound when college graduates are on the search for their first job; it’s all part of the learning process. But Sean Taylor Simpson can claim to have heard something hopefully few others have: the whooshing flush of a job applicant’s career go down the toilet. Literally. PHONE ETIQUETTELESSON LEARNEDLANDING AN INTERVIEWHIRE CALLING As corporate […]
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Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma present high-tech job fields
Typically, the cookie market is as involved as the general public gets in Girl Scouts, but these badge-sporting girls warrant more attention than their smiling, Thin Mint-toting exteriors let on. Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma is taking its motto for creating girls of courage, confidence and character to the next level, including the week-long day […]
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Authors pen history of Oklahoma City University School of Law
Writing the history of a person’s life was a tried-and-true practice for co-authors Von Russell Creel and Bob Burke. As authors of several biographies, the two decided to handle the task of writing the history of not a person, but Oklahoma City University’s School of Law. FOUR YEARSCLEAR INFLUENCE Although recounting the past of […]
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OKC Walking Club provides free fitness program around Lake Hefner
With the start of the OKC Walking Club, everyone in the metro and surrounding communities can reap the benefits of starting a walking regimen. The club had its first meeting June 2, and since then, has grown to include 11 members. Kevin Jaeger is the founder of this free, fitness-concentrated group. He owns Foot Solutions, […]
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OKC literacy programs reach out to nonreaders
At 25 years old, Angela Vermillion is already an expert. Unable to solve simple math problems at her Taco Mayo job, Vermillion began mastering the art of concealing her shortcomings. She disguised her inability to read, write and count to co-workers, managers and friends. LITERACY PROVIDERS‘THE BOTTOM LINE’ She had everyone in the dark; no […]
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A paranormal team hosts a night of investigation
INsight Paranormal Investigations is planning an event at a mansion in Lindsay. With tall Grecian columns guarding the front entry of its three-story frame, the Murray-Lindsay Mansion is quite a sight. It’s also reputed to be haunted. Fully restored by the Lindsay Community Historical Society since the Sixties, the 1879-built mansion has a rich history, […]