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By Jack MoneyStaff writerjmoney@oklahoman.comAn online site created by Oklahoma Natural Gas might give you some new ideas for your next family dinner. The company actually began working with Oklahoma chefs to create a web-based series offering viewers good and gourmet ways to prepare particular dishes before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. ONG put finishing touches on its initial episodes as efforts to slow the spread of the disease evolved into mandatory shutdowns for many eating establishments and put the content online in June, just as Oklahoma’s economy was in the midst of reopening. But it remains to be seen whether people will return to patronizing restaurants the way they used to. The four chefs involved in ONG’s web programming are intensely interested in seeing that question answered, as they own or operate restaurants that were greatly impacted by ordered closures that potentially could return as numbers of illnesses and hospitalizations have resumed climbing. At the same time, they see themselves as ambassadors committed to sharing the joys of cooking with the public. The programming they worked with ONG to create for

The Edmond Chamber has named Darrell Davis, Nick Massey and Josh Moore recipients of the 2020 Leadership Edmond Alumni of the Year award. Davis graduated from Leadership Edmond Class XIV in 1999.

By Adam Cohen and Dr. Stephen PrescottAdam’s Journal Now that we’re in the sweltering part of the summer, air conditioners are pretty much running nonstop.

By Jim PriestFor The OklahomanI know the Fourth of July is past and it seems a bit anticlimactic to write or read about fireworks on July 6.

Time is the most precious commodity. We can’t create more time, so the best we can do is to save it. Through shortcuts and hacks, these websites and apps will help save time in many activities, and it all adds up. Technology is all about speed, isn’t it? It helps us do things faster, or enables shortcuts that get the more done in less time.

By Dave CatheyFood editordcathey@oklahoman.comIf you see your favorite restaurant is closed for the Fourth of July, it's probably because the staff has earned the break. A tough week got tougher on Wednesday for local restaurants and bars when Mayor David Holt announced a "dimming" to the reopening schedule. “We no longer have to speculate about what activities might spread the virus,” Holt said at Wednesday's news conference.

On the outskirts of Paris, French architecture firm Valode & Pistre has completed a new headquarters — a crystalline tower wrapped in low-emission glass — for Saint-Gobain, a multinational building materials company. Designed to emphasize urban integration, energy performance and user comfort, the skyscraper features wind-sheltered gardens accessible from every floor, an abundance of natural light and stunning panoramic views.

If you’ve heard of Ubuntu, the most popular version of Linux for desktop PCs, there’s a good chance you’ve also heard of Debian and Linux Mint. With so many Linux distributions to choose from, a newcomer can understandably have a hard time telling them all apart. In this case, these three options have a great deal in common, but there remains a lot that sets them apart. Debian-Based Linux Distributions In the Linux world, there are hundreds of Linux-based operating systems (commonly known as “distributions” or “distros”) to pick from.

A recent study published in the journal Environmental Research has revealed that microplastics are absorbed in the fruits and vegetables we consume. According to the study, scientists have discovered that some of the most commonly consumed produce, including apples, carrots, pineapples, kale and cabbage, may be contaminated with high levels of plastic. The study found that apples and carrots are among the most contaminated fruits and vegetables.

As rock climbing gyms have been closed for months due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, Louisville’s Eldorado Climbing Walls has reimagined home climbing walls as pieces of art that you can climb. Eldorado Climbing recognized the increasing demand for home climbing walls during the pandemic and collaborated with Phil Lewis, a Boulder-based artist, to create a collection of rock climbing panels showcasing Lewis’ artwork.

Every parent can attest that kids often enjoy playing with the box a gift comes in more than the gift itself, and who’s to blame them? Plain old cardboard offers endless opportunities to create costumes, doll houses and massive, interactive board games. With this in mind, Luanga Lue Nuwame went straight to the recycling pile when looking for boredom busters for his household during the pandemic.

Forget about modern Hollywood blockbusters. For real satisfaction, you need to dig into some classic movies—we’re thinking films from your childhood, early cinematic masterpieces, and notable older movies from other countries. But what’s the best way to watch classic movies? In this article, we list the apps and sites you need to know about.

MOSCA — This is the unlikely story of how Colorado became one of the few places where a novice can wrestle alligators. It involves tilapia carcasses, illegal pets and lost appendages. There’s a lot to unpack, so let’s start here, with the cast of characters at Mosca’s Colorado Gators Reptile Park. To put it in the universal animal park language we all now speak, if the Mosca alligator park and rescue was “Tiger King,” Jay Young would be Joe Exotic, minus the attempted murder for hire charge, flamboyance and mullet.

Ever wondered how social media companies make money? The likes of Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit all let you sign up and use the website for free—which billions of users have done. How do these platforms generate income and stay profitable? Most social media networks make money through advertising to you. There are other methods, like raising finance through investment or premium membership schemes.

Botswana wildlife conservation officials are investigating the mysterious death of 154 elephants in just 3 months. Wildlife officers in the country have said that there has been a sudden surge in deaths of elephants in the northwestern part of the country. The deaths are not associated with poaching or poisoning, according to the Regional Wildlife Coordinator, Dimakatso Ntshebe.