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So, you want to be a bartender? The potential for additional income while working with a flexible schedule is surely attractive. Bartenders earn a median hourly rate of $10.84 per hour, and an annualized income of under $23,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Like their server counterparts, bartenders also rely upon tips for a chunk of their...

Community gardens offer more than a bounty of fruits and vegetables. They also produce a sense of belonging for neighbors, an appreciation of nature for students, and partnerships between civic organizations and groups. Oklahoma has a range of such gardens, from spaces at schools and plots in parks to neighborhood farms. They are used for educational purposes, business opportunities, community...

Money is often a pressing concern for those wanting a college education. With the student loan debt crisis continuing to worsen, alternatives to traditional higher education have emerged. Holberton School, a tuition-deferred institution for software engineering, may provide academic outlets for some Oklahomans. The San Francisco-based school, which opens its Tulsa campus in early January, allows students to pay tuition...