What works: The food is authentic and priced right. What needs work: The service could be streamlined — especially during the busy lunch period.The tip: The large menu means almost anyone can find something they’ll like. I don’t get to Midwest City all that much. Scratch that. I never get to Midwest City. But my […]
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Galileo probe
David Grow obviously is committed to the evolution paradigm for explaining observations in science. In reading his letter (“‘Controversy’ response,” April 27, Gazette), one has to remember that his foundational assumption is that evolutionist naturalism is true. Thus, he would use the lack of production of vitamin C in both humans and apes as suggesting […]
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Birds of summer
Having just moved to a tree-filled lot near a creek, I was curious what all the chatter was about. I began noticing the variety of birds, like the small, blue-gray speedster in the flower beds and the orange-mohawked punk rocker that gathered twigs outside my window. An entire Crayola box of birds flitted around my […]
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Still Smokin’
There’s a reason why the best blues musicians from the ’60s and ’70s are still the best blues musicians today: They tend to get better with age. Texas-based guitarist Smokin’ Joe Kubek is a perfect example. His first album to land on the U.S. Blues chart came when he was in his 40s, and he’s […]
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But that’s my stapler
But that time can be diminished by broaching the topics in a way that improves working relationships. “Disagreements, disputes, and honest differences are normal in any workplace,” said Dinkin, who heads the National Conflict Resolution Center. “When these normal occurrences are treated as opportunities for exploring new ideas about projects, they can become catalysts for […]
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Eco-chic
When I was in college, I found myself riding the bus from one end of the (very large) Michigan State University campus to the other. It was one of those impossibly muggy, humid days the Great Lakes states really excel at, and the air conditioning on the bus was broken. Basically, I was miserable. I […]
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Creative cuisine
WHAT WORKS: The vibe, menu and staff create a seamless — and stellar — experience. WHAT NEEDS WORK: The small menu could make ordering difficult for pickier diners. THE TIP: Go with an open mind, and just maybe you’ll find something you never thought you’d love (like sea urchin!). Our server was sporting suspenders — […]
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Counterpoint: ‘Clean, reliable and affordable’ power
This accident left many Oklahomans wondering: What does this accident mean for them? What is the role of nuclear energy in the U.S.? What is our response to the accident? First, our thoughts and prayers are with the Japanese people. We will continue to stand with them throughout the response and provide assistance as they […]
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Counterpoint: Scrutinizing science
The most recent was the Scientific Education and Academic Freedom Act carried by Rep. Sally Kern, R-Oklahoma City. Each has ultimately been defeated mainly due to pressure exerted by the science departments of the major universities in Oklahoma. It is hard for me to understand why, since I believe the adage, “Truth does not fear […]
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Source Code
On a commuter train heading into Chicago, a young man jolts awake in the middle of a conversation with his girlfriend, Christina (Michelle Monaghan, “Due Date”), and clearly has no idea who she is, where he is or how he got there. He excuses himself to the restroom and doesn’t recognize the face in the […]