Believers projecting newer image for modern church Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — When the medieval church wanted to communicate the biblical narratives to a largely illiterate society, it used stained-glass windows to illustrate the stories. So, as the modern...

Home for the holidays Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Add a comment Getting the family together for the holidays often means piles of kids sleeping on the floor, adults crammed onto lumpy sofa beds and long waits for the shower. While this kind of togetherness...

In Brief: Credit where credit is due Mon, Oct 27, 2008 | Add a comment Credit where credit due Credit card issuers Visa and MasterCard say they will pay up to $2.75 billion to Discover Financial to settle an antitrust suit. Morgan Stanley, the former parent of...

Stillwater holds free Halloweenfest today Mon, Oct 27, 2008 | Add a comment STILLWATER — Gather your ghouls and head to Stillwater today for Halloweenfest. The free event runs from 4 to 9 p.m. between Sixth and Ninth streets on Main. The annual Halloweenfest...

Ivy Coffey Fri, Oct 3, 2008 | Add a comment Retirement makes many major changes in the lives of long-time employees. Memories of headlines and deadlines filled my mind following my retirement after decades as reporter and editor....

Better by the Bean Fri, Oct 10, 2008 | Add a comment When banks and post offices began to open satellite offices in grocery stores, busy people everywhere lauded the idea. Now, Rich Bean of Rich Bean’s Coffee has found a new twist on the concept.

Saving Money Mon, Oct 6, 2008 | Add a comment Gas prices increase by the second these days, but paychecks seem to stagnate. As the cost of living skyrockets, here are some tips for saving big money.

How to save money Mon, Oct 13, 2008 | Add a comment Gas prices increase by the second these days, but paychecks seem to stagnate. As the cost of living skyrockets, here are some tips for saving big money.

Pauls Valley fosters art progression Thu, Sep 7, 2006 PAULS VALLEY — Right on cue, Judy Justice stepped from the door of her shop, Mosaics & More, and proved the point Pauls Valley Chamber of Commerce director Della Wilson was trying to make to me:...

Local farmers provide quality produce Tue, Jul 18, 2006 How do Oklahoma farmers and producers decide to make the jump to organics in their businesses? For some, the decision was made decades ago; others simply wanted to help make this world a little...

'Something good is cooking in Langston' Eatery to offer local option to town's residents Fri, Jun 16, 2006 LANGSTON - Unless you are brewing it in your own kitchen, a hot cup of joe in the morning is hard to find in Langston. But not for long. Local entrepreneur Gary A. Williams is opening Papa...

'Something good is cooking in Langston' Fri, Jun 16, 2006 LANGSTON Unless you are brewing it in your own kitchen, a hot cup of joe in the morning is hard to find in Langston. But not for long. Local entrepreneur Gary A. Williams is opening Papa...

Coffee helps reduce risk of cirrhosis, study finds Tue, Jun 13, 2006 CHICAGO - Coffee may counteract alcohol's poisonous effects on the liver and help prevent cirrhosis, researchers say. In a study of more than 125,000 people, one cup of coffee per day cut the risk...

Q&A with Carey Johnson Jr. Thu, Jun 8, 2006 Today's Q&A is Carey Johnson Jr., president of the Oklahoma Petroleum Marketers Association and of EZ GO Foods of Lawton. Retailers don't gain from high gasoline prices. Have you noticed...

Ozzie's Diner Thu, May 18, 2006 Restaurant type: Diner with a '50s and '60s theme. Address: 1700 Lexington Ave., Norman. Directions: At Max Westheimer Airport. Telephone: 364-9835. Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through...

Tropical Fruit Sundae With Coffee Caramel Sauce Thu, May 18, 2006 Makes 2/3 cup ½ cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons water Few drops lemon juice ½ cup whipping cream ¼ cup double-strength brewed coffee ¼ teaspoon ground coffee 2...

Cup O' Joe Barbecue Sauce Thu, May 18, 2006 Makes about 2 cups 1 cup each: strong coffee, ketchup ¼ cup each: cider vinegar, light brown sugar and finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon each: worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard ¼...

Fudgy Brownie Pudding Cake Thu, May 18, 2006 Makes 9 servings 3 POINTS® Per Serving 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup + 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder 2...

Wireless Internet snags area surfers Thu, May 18, 2006 Brandon Maxwell had no idea he was in a hot spot. A longtime regular at the Red Cup, an independent coffee shop at 3124-1/2 Classen, Maxwell usually came armed with his PowerBook G3, just in case...

OPOLIS COFFEE Thu, May 18, 2006 Category: Coffee bar and organic vegetarian cafe. Address: 113 N Crawford, Norman. Telephone: 447-3417. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Length of...