The Oklahoma National Stockyards is for sale, but “new ownership does not mean that everything has to change,” says president Jerry Reynolds.
“There has been a lot of interest, and we have had offers. We are not under contract,” Reynolds said in late February. “All the people that have expressed interest, they know the importance of the stockyards continuing on...
Confused about cryptocurrency? Baffled by Bitcoin? Dumbfounded by Dogecoin? Join the crowd. Digital currency is an interesting, inventive and perplexing field.
As a currency, crypto is still in its infancy; the technology was only created in 2008 and began circulating in 2009. Awareness has grown about the uses and potential of cryptocurrency but, with that, concerns also have arisen about...
A real life field of dreams is taking shape as a group of civic, business, sports and cultural leaders unite to re-energize the sport of soccer in Oklahoma City.
“It’s exciting when you can bring people from different communities, different cultures and different languages together and connect them all through this wonderful sport of soccer – or football,” says Jorge Hernández,...
During her time as a New York-based performer, Tulsa’s Lynette Bennett rehearsed and recorded with a young piano player named Barry Manilow, got a kiss from Johnny Carson on his late-night TV show (after making him an honorary Campfire Girl), and broke bread with the classic Hollywood-star likes of Rita Hayworth and Betty Grable. Plus, along with her roles...
The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is surrounded by splendid coral, protected for nearly 50 years by a massive marine sanctuary filled with 350 species of fish, five dozen kinds of living coral and sparkling, peacock-blue water. Bonaire takes stewardship of its sea life seriously, and scuba divers rank the reefs among the world’s best. It’s the B in...
According to the National Eczema Association (NEA), around 31.6 million people in the United States – approximately 10% of the population – have some form of eczema. As an umbrella term, ‘eczema’ refers to a group of inflammatory skin conditions that can cause dry skin, itchiness, scaly patches, rashes, blisters and, in some cases, skin infections. While eczema can...
Nestled between Tulsa and Oklahoma City along the historic Route 66, Shawnee is a charming town brimming with history, culture and natural beauty. Whether you’re drawn to its rich past, looking for family-friendly activities, or hoping to find a peaceful reset, Shawnee offers something for everyone.
A visit to Shawnee wouldn’t be complete without exploring St. Gregory’s Abbey, a Benedictine...
Good news about tornadoes in Oklahoma? There are many ways you can prepare for them. The not-so-good news? According to an Oklahoma research scientist, tornadoes can occur when you least expect them.
“While Oklahoma is known for its frequent tornado activity, especially in spring, there is technically no ‘tornado season,’ because tornadoes can happen any time of year,” says Justin...
It is estimated that out of nine million Jews under Nazi domination, tens of thousands were rescued during the Holocaust by non-Jewish people. Many rescuers acted out of a sense of altruism; some performed acts of heroism based upon deeply held religious beliefs or moral codes; others acted in the spur of the moment, offering help to complete strangers.
What...
