In the Feb. 9 news release heard ’round the world, the agency noted that the Insurance Commissioner’s Award would be “presented to the girl with the biggest tits.” Alas, no such award is awaiting top-heavy aspirants (unless ogling is its own reward). The Insurance Department issued an apology about an hour later, blaming the nip […]
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Hostess with the mostess
I’m not talking about the lampshade-on-the-head sort of throwdown, but simply gathering friends under my roof and sharing my latest cocktail concoction to the sounds of classy Christmas tunes. But, what does it take to ensure your party doesn’t fall squarely into the fruitcake category? Real Simple magazine advises hosts to be gracious: greet each […]
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Smag 7: Matters of taste
Campus Corner Breakfast Deli 6240 S.E. 15th, Midwest City 737-3388In searching for the best for its customers, this Midwest City deli decided to expand recently and now stays open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Among its good values are the most-requested chicken salad sandwich, along with other cafe sandwiches and a good chicken tortilla […]
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Moon fazes
Oklahoma City looked like a sort of mecca for guitarist and singer Blaise Thompson of local psychedelic-rock outfit Moon when he was making his way from New Orleans to attend ACM@ UCO to pursue a music career. For someone who considers The Flaming Lips’ “Clouds Taste Metallic” and “Transmissions from the Satellite Heart” to be […]
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Wise man
His novel follows husband-and-wife team Jack and Michelle Townsend on an adventure to find the original ending to the Gospel of Mark as they encounter bombs, high-speed chases and secret libraries in the Vatican. “What you do is you take a slice of life and you manipulate it,” Wise said. “You mold it into story […]
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Womb to grow
Naturally, Womb demands curiosity and questions from more daring individuals. A few weeks back, it was a 70-something man in a U.S. Navy cap who knocked on what used to be Mel’s Towing, then opened the door. “I just wanted to know what you had here?” he asked co-directors and curators Rick Sinnett and Justin […]
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May I help you?
Cooking Girl and Fat Daddy Sweets 8020 N. May 607-1187 If you know where Gulfport Seafood Market is, you’ll have no problem discovering the new Cooking Girl and Fat Daddy Sweets, just two doors down. Christa Carretero (Cooking Girl) and Alicia Helsley (Fat Daddy Sweets) combined two businesses that are putting out high-quality food every […]
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The art of the sandwich
With this in mind, I visited some of the places discussed to find out what separates them from the rest: people passionate about what they do. All of the cafes or delis visited produce their own remarkable breads and pastries, procure the best meats and cheeses, or do their best to use locally grown produce […]
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A poet’s passion
Lewis, a tall, stocky man, has been writing poetry since high school. This interest has spanned across his days as an athlete, and even his time in the military. His life, which had its beginnings in what he described as the rough streets of Cincinnati, has been far from easy. He’s endured losing close family […]
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Mapped out
You’d probably never see the heavy riffs coming if you were judging The Globes strictly on appearances, and they’d be the first ones to admit it. “That’s part of our charm, I think,” guitarist and vocalist Kyle Musselwhite said. “People don’t really know what to expect because we aren’t the most stylish or imposing group […]