The 25-year-old Missouri native currently represents Oklahoma as one of 16 women competing for the title of “Hooters DreamGirl.” Shot in Aruba, the reality series airs on Speed, but the first episode will replay at 11:59 p.m. Sunday and 5 p.m. Wednesday on Fuel TV. Come Feb. 11, only two ladies will be left standing; […]
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Fur-tive style
Through the years, fur has morphed from necessity into the height of fashion, boasting glam, style and sophistication —and often a hefty price tag. As civilization changed, so did the needs of people. For example, although fur is beautiful, soft and warm, it’s no longer necessary to make it through the coldest months. It’s amazing […]
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Family tradition
After reopening the long-abandoned Far Niente Winery in Oakville, Calif., in the early 1980s, Nickel had gone on to launch Dolce and Nickel & Nickel, both brands that added to the excellent reputation of Gil and Beth Nickel’s wines. As part of his bequest, Gil Nickel left The Vineyard House to his son, Jeremy, a […]
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Bud light
Bud Wilkinson engineered a 47-game winning streak as the legendary football coach at the University of Oklahoma. Now, more than 50 years later, 47 of his personal letters to his son are bound together in Jay Wilkinson’s new book, “Dear Jay, Love Dad: Bud Wilkinson’s Letters to His Son.” Bud Wilkinson penned dozens of letters […]
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Smag 7: Up and running
Tokyo Moon 1600 Garth Brooks, Yukon 494-7111 Open since November, this unique stop is doing Japanese sushi and hibachi cooking. Enjoy the Yukon sushi roll made with lobster tempura, cucumber and avocado, or try the filet mignon roll. Don’t worry, you’ll still find all the classics, like California, cucumber and asparagus rolls. For dessert, try […]
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Meat in the middle
I’m an old-fashioned guy. I believe in the small of a woman’s back, the hanging curve ball, high fiber, good scotch and gyros that are shaved from a rotating spit. And, personally, since gyros are just as healthy as greasy burgers and tacos, I have no desire for them to be walked from a fancy […]
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Breaking fast
Rather than slurping down soggy cereal or a heavily processed food-type product, metro eateries offer nourishing options for your morning meal. The Diner, 213 Main in Norman, has become a tradition among the go-to stops for breakfast munchies. Packed with classic American fare, the menu even attracted Guy Fieri of Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and […]
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Bright light, big sound
The story behind Austin’s four-piece The Bright Light Social Hour reads something like that of the fictitious band Spinal Tap. Consider this: Three of the four Bright Light Social Hour members boast impressive facial hair, with front man Jack O’Brien’s comically large vaudevillian mustache topping them all. The drummer was plucked out of a high […]
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How to date your dragon
After a helpful quiz in “Dating the Undead: Loving the immortal man,” authored by a pair of Oklahoma City writers, you just might decide you’re better suited for zombies, vampires, dragons, shifters, angels or demons. Move over Cosmo. This new, tongue-in-cheek book adopts the picture-friendly medium usually reserved for glossy magazines to create the ultimate […]
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Toasty tootsies
The holidays have come and gone once again, and if you’re anything like me, you’re doing like the bears do and hibernating a little bit for some much-needed R&R after a very busy holiday season. Curl up on the couch in front of the fire with a good book or some vinyl playing in the […]