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If summertime means foot and ankle pain for those beach-minded, children-of-the-sun types, it’s likely that those $5 flip-flops are the culprit. The minimalist sandal is the warm-weather footwear of choice for millions across the U.S., but its weakness resides in its simplicity ” the open-toed design and lack of proper ankle and arch support means […]

Jeffrey Meek designs the costumes for Lyric Theater; over in Tulsa, Sara Cruncleton costumes most of the shows at The Nightingale Theater, which she co-owns. Meek has a crew of 13 people, including stitchers and dressers; Cruncleton works with donated costumes and scavenges through the wardrobes of the cast and crew. However, both serve the […]

A humble but useful hunter’s tool in ancient Arctic and Asian civilizations, the kayak has evolved into a source of recreation and sport. Today, kayakers head out to lake, river and sea in search of competition, relaxation or just good old adventure. Although Oklahoma isn’t known for white-water rapids and gushing springs (aside from the […]

For those who didn’t get to go the Caribbean this summer, no worries. At the Oklahoma Aquarium, located a 90-minute drive away in Jenks, they bring the Caribbean to you. If the tropical menagerie is a little too tame for your tastes, the site has the scary stuff, too. It’s like a year-round version of […]

On every book’s spine is the name of its author. Although their work rests in the hands of those around the world, some may live literally around the corner. Here are six recent releases ” some big, some small ” from Oklahoma authors. Jack Willis, former adviser to the University of Oklahoma’s student-run newspaper, The […]

If a weekend routine of summer blockbusters has drained your brain, consider feeding your noodle with a visual feast at the Museum of World Treasures in Wichita, Kan., just two hours north off Interstate 135, at 835 E. First. The Discovery Channel has nothing on this place. Really, the big to-do list before you die […]

Interview requests are nothing new to Courtney Paris. Recently, however, she gained an entirely different perspective on the process. Instead of giving interviews on an almost daily basis like she does during basketball season, the University of Oklahoma senior found herself on the other side of the microphone, so to speak. For eight weeks this […]

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 […]

Every day in nearly every city in America, shoppers head to a car dealership looking for sweet deals. In today’s economy, with $4-a-gallon gas, the sweeter deals come in the form of a car’s gas mileage, not its price tag. Gas mileage, price and more are immediately available to consumers thanks to Oklahoma’s Mike Monroney. […]

Botball is all about enhancing education, imagination and even social interaction ” one autonomous robot at a time. The annual competition for teams of junior high and high school students across the U.S., as well as those in the Middle East, lets participants use skills in programming, engineering, technology and more to create a fully […]