Thursday, April 26, 2007
John Flick...In His Jammies...Uncensored.
Posted by Tierney Cook
I spend hours upon hours each week with this man, and recently I learned something new about my co-anchor John Flick.
He's a snorer. One day on the set he started complaining about how bad he snores.
Apparently he's been snoring all his life, and he has a history of sleep disorders in his family.
I decided to take a closer look and do some investigative reporting.
I sent John to Mercy's Sleep Clinic for a sleep study.
Tomorrow night at 5 on Eyewitness News 5, we've got surveillance video of John snoring and sleeping, plus the results of his sleep test.
He may suffer from a disease thousands of Oklahomans deal with every night.
We have a high rate of sleep apnea in our state, higher than other parts of the country because of our obesity rate.
John's test results plus the symptoms for sleep apnea, that's Friday night on Eyewitness News 5 at 5.
Plus John in his jammies, if you like that.
I spend hours upon hours each week with this man, and recently I learned something new about my co-anchor John Flick.
He's a snorer. One day on the set he started complaining about how bad he snores.
Apparently he's been snoring all his life, and he has a history of sleep disorders in his family.
I decided to take a closer look and do some investigative reporting.
I sent John to Mercy's Sleep Clinic for a sleep study.
Tomorrow night at 5 on Eyewitness News 5, we've got surveillance video of John snoring and sleeping, plus the results of his sleep test.
He may suffer from a disease thousands of Oklahomans deal with every night.
We have a high rate of sleep apnea in our state, higher than other parts of the country because of our obesity rate.
John's test results plus the symptoms for sleep apnea, that's Friday night on Eyewitness News 5 at 5.
Plus John in his jammies, if you like that.
posted by Tierney Cook at 6:51 AM
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Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Tonight's the Night Blazer Fans
Posted by: Executive Producer, Julie Fike
I'm in a dream world lately, the sports in OKC is at fever pitch.
It's go-time right now for the OKC Blazers. Tonight they play in Loveland, Colorado for Game 7 in the CHL playoffs. Monday night, me and a couple of friends were right behind the Blazers bench in the Ford Center. It was awesome to see all the fans wearing white. Creating a "whiteout" for the Eagles.
All the show of support must have worked. The Blazers came out with a fury. Taking shots to the goal for the first period without scoring. Finally, in the 2nd period, a goal! In all the Blazers shut out the Eagles 3-0.
Everybody in the Ford Center was giving each other high 5's. Although they are out of town, we'll all be with the guys in spirit hoping they advance to the semifinals.
I'm in a dream world lately, the sports in OKC is at fever pitch.
It's go-time right now for the OKC Blazers. Tonight they play in Loveland, Colorado for Game 7 in the CHL playoffs. Monday night, me and a couple of friends were right behind the Blazers bench in the Ford Center. It was awesome to see all the fans wearing white. Creating a "whiteout" for the Eagles.
All the show of support must have worked. The Blazers came out with a fury. Taking shots to the goal for the first period without scoring. Finally, in the 2nd period, a goal! In all the Blazers shut out the Eagles 3-0.
Everybody in the Ford Center was giving each other high 5's. Although they are out of town, we'll all be with the guys in spirit hoping they advance to the semifinals.
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Monday, April 23, 2007
Just What The EP Ordered
Posted by: Executive Producer, Julie Fike
After a week of high emotion, from the VA Tech Massacre to the OKC Memorial, a night of baseball is just what I needed.
Although the OKC Redhawks lost to the Nashville Sound, for me, it didn't matter. Friday night the weather was beautiful, out in the elements, in the middle of a OKC crowd in good spirits, a good friend next to me and the Redhawks showing their talent. A few things could beat that.
We were right behind home plate trying to guess the speed of the ball before it was displayed on the big scoreboard. My friend kept me laughing throughout the game although I can report that I didn't bother any of the players or coaches. (see blog "Bring on the Boys of Summer")
The Redhawks are on the road for a couple of games but will be back home Thursday night against the New Orleans Zephyrs. See you behind home plate! Julie
After a week of high emotion, from the VA Tech Massacre to the OKC Memorial, a night of baseball is just what I needed.
Although the OKC Redhawks lost to the Nashville Sound, for me, it didn't matter. Friday night the weather was beautiful, out in the elements, in the middle of a OKC crowd in good spirits, a good friend next to me and the Redhawks showing their talent. A few things could beat that.
We were right behind home plate trying to guess the speed of the ball before it was displayed on the big scoreboard. My friend kept me laughing throughout the game although I can report that I didn't bother any of the players or coaches. (see blog "Bring on the Boys of Summer")
The Redhawks are on the road for a couple of games but will be back home Thursday night against the New Orleans Zephyrs. See you behind home plate! Julie
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Friday, April 20, 2007
The Smile
Posted by: John Flick
I hope you've met someone like this in your life. Someone who remains positive despite adversity... someone who doesn't have to say a word but inspires others to do great things (or at least try).
I pulled up to Camden Looper's house in Moore this week and there he was in the doorway with a big smile.
Camden is 3-years old and was diagnosed with Leukemia last year. He's gone through 8 full body radiation treatments and a stem cell transplant. He lost weight and his hair, but he's never lost that smile. He's in remission but as his mom says the future is always uncertain.
Camden is so young, but has that calming look in his eyes that assures you everything is going to be ok. You can't help but smile.
This year I'm running in the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon for Camden and others who have blood cancer. I'm part of "Team In Training" to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We're running and raising money. If you'd like to donate please go to http://www.active.com/donate/tntok/tntokJFlick1
And remember to smile.
I hope you've met someone like this in your life. Someone who remains positive despite adversity... someone who doesn't have to say a word but inspires others to do great things (or at least try).
I pulled up to Camden Looper's house in Moore this week and there he was in the doorway with a big smile.
Camden is 3-years old and was diagnosed with Leukemia last year. He's gone through 8 full body radiation treatments and a stem cell transplant. He lost weight and his hair, but he's never lost that smile. He's in remission but as his mom says the future is always uncertain.
Camden is so young, but has that calming look in his eyes that assures you everything is going to be ok. You can't help but smile.
This year I'm running in the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon for Camden and others who have blood cancer. I'm part of "Team In Training" to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We're running and raising money. If you'd like to donate please go to http://www.active.com/donate/tntok/tntokJFlick1
And remember to smile.
posted by John Flick at 5:40 AM
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Finally! Play Ball!
Posted by: Executive Producer, Julie Fike
Finally! Tonight is the night!
I see the OKC Redhawks in action. I didn't make opening night a week ago because it was rainy and quite frankly I was exhausted from our extended morning coverage. The hail video that Adam and Dan caught was awesome though.
So tonight, I'll see the boys of summer. They've struggled a bit. The Redhawks are taking on the Nashville Sound. So far, the Sound has beaten the Redhawks twice in the past week. It's now time to settle the score.
General admission for the game is $6. Think about how cheap that is. You can't even go to a movie on a Friday night for that kind of price. See you there. Julie
Finally! Tonight is the night!
I see the OKC Redhawks in action. I didn't make opening night a week ago because it was rainy and quite frankly I was exhausted from our extended morning coverage. The hail video that Adam and Dan caught was awesome though.
So tonight, I'll see the boys of summer. They've struggled a bit. The Redhawks are taking on the Nashville Sound. So far, the Sound has beaten the Redhawks twice in the past week. It's now time to settle the score.
General admission for the game is $6. Think about how cheap that is. You can't even go to a movie on a Friday night for that kind of price. See you there. Julie
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Thursday, April 19, 2007
12 Years Later
Posted by: Adam SlingerThis is my first April 19th in Oklahoma City, but like every American, I've felt a connection.
I was one of the first reporters at the National Memorial this morning. Even before dawn, people were walking by, laying flowers, paying tribute to those who lost their lives twelve years ago today.
On April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh parked a truck filled with explosives in front of the Alfred P. Murrah building in downtown Oklahoma City. The bomb went off at 9:02am, ultimately killing 168 people. Another 850 people were injured. The destruction forced 462 people out of their homes. (An entire apartment complex had to be abandoned.) Heroically, more than 12,000 rescuers and volunteers came to assist in whatever way they could.
I've seen the memorial ceremonies over the years on television, but it's hard to grasp just how emotional these moments can be thru a TV screen. Being there changes one's perspective...
The first two patrons I saw stopped by just before 6:00am. They only stayed for about ten minutes, but even from the other side of the reflecting pond, it was easy to share in their grief. They were two women: a mother and a daughter. The two were hovering around one memorial chair, paying their respects to a man who died; to them, that man was a son and a brother. Twelve years after his death, the older woman still couldn't talk about it or him... At least not today.
Throughout the day, Eyewitness News 5 will have team coverage of the Ceremony on Sacred Soil. We'll honor the victims, praise the heroes and remember what happened downtown on that tragic spring morning.
To learn more, visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial website at oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org.
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I Went Outside Yesterday...
Posted By Tierney Cook
My blog topic may not seem like much to you, but for me it's huge.
I do not go outside.
I don't like it.
I am phobic when it comes to bugs (when I was little I was riding my bike and swallowed a fly).
I don't care for grass (The smell makes me nauseous and I have awful allergies).
I prefer indoor activities (while you were little you probably spent the day playing outside, my sisters and I would produce plays, music videos and movies during the day then play and perform them for my parents when they got home).
But yesterday after the clouds passed and the sun came out, I felt moved to venture outside
It was time to workout and instead of heading to the gym, I decided to run or briskly walk through my neighborhood.
I laced up my shoes, put on my shades grabbed my keys and headed out.
2 minutes later I came to my senses and drove to the gym.
Tierney
My blog topic may not seem like much to you, but for me it's huge.
I do not go outside.
I don't like it.
I am phobic when it comes to bugs (when I was little I was riding my bike and swallowed a fly).
I don't care for grass (The smell makes me nauseous and I have awful allergies).
I prefer indoor activities (while you were little you probably spent the day playing outside, my sisters and I would produce plays, music videos and movies during the day then play and perform them for my parents when they got home).
But yesterday after the clouds passed and the sun came out, I felt moved to venture outside
It was time to workout and instead of heading to the gym, I decided to run or briskly walk through my neighborhood.
I laced up my shoes, put on my shades grabbed my keys and headed out.
2 minutes later I came to my senses and drove to the gym.
Tierney
posted by Tierney Cook at 7:36 AM
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"Lost in Love"
How good is ABC's "Lost"? I mean, seriously....what an incredible show. I've watched every episode from the moment it first aired in September 2004 through last night's show. I was a fan of creator J.J. Abrams and "Alias", so I knew that Lost would be worth watching.
After the first episode, I asked myself, "How can the story go for more than about two seasons?", to now thinking, "How can it end before six seasons, or maybe seven, or never ending!"
Just like life, its roots come down to stories about people. Sure the smoke monster and The Dharma Initiative and the hatch with the computer is neat, but if Jack, Kate, Sawyer and the rest of the survivors of Oceanic flight 815 weren't so real, so layered, the show would have already been cancelled.
I think the most intriguing character on the island is Locke. Especially now that he is with "The Others". Just what did he see way back in Season One when Smokey paid him a visit? It obviously impacted him greatly.
I'll say, I've been going back and watching Season One the past few weeks (While I don't have much free time, I also don't have cable in my new home yet). I pick up on new things every time I rewatch an episode. I say "bunk" to those that think the producers are making it up as they go.
I think much will be revealed to the ultimate mystery of the island by the end of this season. For those of us who have stuck with the show (me and Tierney), it will be a great payoff and another layer of the onion we can watch being peeled back. For those who may have left, frustrated over the lack of answers (John), now is a great time to get Lost again.
Rusty
After the first episode, I asked myself, "How can the story go for more than about two seasons?", to now thinking, "How can it end before six seasons, or maybe seven, or never ending!"
Just like life, its roots come down to stories about people. Sure the smoke monster and The Dharma Initiative and the hatch with the computer is neat, but if Jack, Kate, Sawyer and the rest of the survivors of Oceanic flight 815 weren't so real, so layered, the show would have already been cancelled.
I think the most intriguing character on the island is Locke. Especially now that he is with "The Others". Just what did he see way back in Season One when Smokey paid him a visit? It obviously impacted him greatly.
I'll say, I've been going back and watching Season One the past few weeks (While I don't have much free time, I also don't have cable in my new home yet). I pick up on new things every time I rewatch an episode. I say "bunk" to those that think the producers are making it up as they go.
I think much will be revealed to the ultimate mystery of the island by the end of this season. For those of us who have stuck with the show (me and Tierney), it will be a great payoff and another layer of the onion we can watch being peeled back. For those who may have left, frustrated over the lack of answers (John), now is a great time to get Lost again.
Rusty
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I hate it more than math
Posted by: Executive Producer, Julie Fike
It's that time of year where everything is in bloom. I love seeing the buds on the trees and flowers coming out of winter hibernation. But there's one thing I cannot stand. I hate it more than math and I really, really hate math. It's cutting my grass.
I don't have that big of a yard but still it takes about 40 minutes to mow. I thank God I finally have discovered the trick to starting my pull mower. It takes 6 squirts of gas for it to start up on the first pull. I discovered that about 3 weeks ago. That is the silver lining in the whole process.
I used to pull and pull my guts out. Sometimes for more than a half hour before it would start.
Again, Buddy would just look at me like I'm the most imcompetent owner he'd ever seen. (See previous post, "Dog must think we're crazy")
The recent rains are a great story for Oklahoma and it being in a drought. But not so good for homeowners everywhere who hate to mow. The recent rain means my grass is loving it and growing to compete with the Amazon Jungle. So, you all know what Buddy and I are going to be doing today. Yep, the thing I hate more than math.
Julie
It's that time of year where everything is in bloom. I love seeing the buds on the trees and flowers coming out of winter hibernation. But there's one thing I cannot stand. I hate it more than math and I really, really hate math. It's cutting my grass.
I don't have that big of a yard but still it takes about 40 minutes to mow. I thank God I finally have discovered the trick to starting my pull mower. It takes 6 squirts of gas for it to start up on the first pull. I discovered that about 3 weeks ago. That is the silver lining in the whole process.
I used to pull and pull my guts out. Sometimes for more than a half hour before it would start.
Again, Buddy would just look at me like I'm the most imcompetent owner he'd ever seen. (See previous post, "Dog must think we're crazy")
The recent rains are a great story for Oklahoma and it being in a drought. But not so good for homeowners everywhere who hate to mow. The recent rain means my grass is loving it and growing to compete with the Amazon Jungle. So, you all know what Buddy and I are going to be doing today. Yep, the thing I hate more than math.
Julie
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007
I'm Sorry Laura, but thanks for the forecast
Posted By Tierney Cook
When it rains I can't get my mind off that girl below. My baby sister Laura...
That may seem odd, but let me tell you why my thoughts are always with her when it rains.
When it rains I can't get my mind off that girl below. My baby sister Laura...
That may seem odd, but let me tell you why my thoughts are always with her when it rains. Picture it.
Sherman, Texas 1988
It's 4:30pm.
I just got out of choir practice at school, my mom's best friend Stephanie Bryant picks me up and we head to my sister Laura's piano practice.
We waited for 25 minutes I think.
I was starving, tired, and missing the once popular ABC After School Special.
Mrs. Bryant and I were waiting in her grey Astro van, hoping Laura would emerge from the building.
I am an impatient person, who was more than ready to go.
Then here she comes, Laura walks toward the van and gets in.
I go to close the door behind and her and hear a scream.
"OUCH!!!!"
Her hand had not cleared the door when I slammed it. I think I slammed it extra hard because I was ready to go.
Either way, I remember glancing down at her fingers and they were sliced in half, flesh and blood hanging off the bone.
I cried and apologized all the way to the hospital. She had to get stitches, a lot of them.
Since that day, my sister has been able to sense when it's going to rain.
Her fingers tingle and start to hurt before the rain starts.
So every time it rains I think of the forecasting ability she now has, thanks to that one day after piano practice.
Again Laura I'm Sorry!!!
Tierney
posted by Tierney Cook at 6:09 AM
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Dogs Must Think We're Crazy
Posted by: Executive Producer, Julie Fike
A last minute decision has me running in the OKC Memorial Marathon Relay. Of course, my team volunteered me to run the longest stretch, the 12k, 7.6 miles. Ouch.
I was doing an assessment run yesterday on my treadmill at home. It was rainy and I didn't feel like getting out and going to the gym or braving the elements at Lake Hefner with my trusty sidekick, Buddy.
So I'm drudging it out in my living room when I noticed Buddy looking up at me. I'm sure if you have a dog, you've seen a similar look. One that says, "what are you doing running in place." I'm sure to him, he thinks I'm purely insane. Buddy loves to run and leap, my mother has dubbed it "gazelling." Like the African animal. To him, I'm sure I'm the strangest owner. Who, in their right mind, would run for 45 minutes without getting anywhere?
In some part, I agree. However, Buddy doesn't have a care in the world. He doesn't have to deal with things like......naturally curly hair.
Good Luck to everyone running!
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Thursday, April 12, 2007
I have a new addiction...
Posted by Tierney Cook
As you know if you watch the show, I don't go outside much.
I spend my time volunteering and watching television.
My latest t.v. addiction is, Planet Earth on the Discovery Channel.
It is the best thing on television right now.
I was bragging about the show recently when someone told me Oprah is a fan as well.
It's up close, dramatic, riveting, sad and beautiful all at the same time.
So far my favorite episode has been the shallow seas episode.
In it is the much talked about shark attack sequence.
In it, somewhere (I cannot remember where) there is a small stretch of water that seals pass through to get to food.
So it shows cute grey seals swimming for their lives, because that small strip of water is full of you guessed it....GREAT WHITE SHARKS!!!
You are cheering for the seals to make it through the dangerous water!!!!
And just when you think they have made it...out of the water jumps a great white shark and eats up the seal.
I was devastated, I cheered for the seal, but while I was devastated I was amazed by the shot the photographer was able to catch.
The actual attack lasts a second, but it is slowed down two where it lasts more than 30 seconds.
You see the sharks grimacing teeth, the seal's death, and the millions of water drops surrounding the deadly dance.
It is an amazing show, that comes on every Sunday night on the Discovery Channel.
Check it out and let me know what you think!
As you know if you watch the show, I don't go outside much.
I spend my time volunteering and watching television.
My latest t.v. addiction is, Planet Earth on the Discovery Channel.
It is the best thing on television right now.
I was bragging about the show recently when someone told me Oprah is a fan as well.
It's up close, dramatic, riveting, sad and beautiful all at the same time.
So far my favorite episode has been the shallow seas episode.
In it is the much talked about shark attack sequence.
In it, somewhere (I cannot remember where) there is a small stretch of water that seals pass through to get to food.
So it shows cute grey seals swimming for their lives, because that small strip of water is full of you guessed it....GREAT WHITE SHARKS!!!
You are cheering for the seals to make it through the dangerous water!!!!
And just when you think they have made it...out of the water jumps a great white shark and eats up the seal.
I was devastated, I cheered for the seal, but while I was devastated I was amazed by the shot the photographer was able to catch.
The actual attack lasts a second, but it is slowed down two where it lasts more than 30 seconds.
You see the sharks grimacing teeth, the seal's death, and the millions of water drops surrounding the deadly dance.
It is an amazing show, that comes on every Sunday night on the Discovery Channel.
Check it out and let me know what you think!
posted by Tierney Cook at 8:39 AM
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Thursday, April 05, 2007
I just came to say Happy Easter Day!
Posted by Tierney CookPhoto Courtesy of Google Images
I know what Easter is all about.
I am a Christian, and have spent my whole life celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
But when I was little, it was not about Jesus, it was about the new Easter dress!!!
Yippee!!
I have two sisters and for years my mom would buy us matching dresses (which was cool until I turned about 8 years old); throw ribbons in our hair; and give us pure white socks with ruffles around the ankles to wear with our white patent leather Mary Janes.
We had to look just right for our Easter speech on Sunday morning.
I still remember my first speech...
In front of the church congregation...
"I just came to say...Happy Easter Day!"
I was maybe 6 at the time, the speeches got longer the older I got until eventually, I was in the Easter play!
Then after church, and dinner at Luby's or Furr's we could tear back the plastic on our Easter baskets and get a sugar high off jelly beans!!!
Now I am older, and understand the true meaning of Easter, and look forward to this Sunday, when I can listen to a new cute little kid, recite the age old Easter speech, "I just came to say, Happy Easter Day!"
Tierney
posted by Tierney Cook at 7:06 AM
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Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Bring on The Boys of Summer
Executive Producer: Julie Fike
It's just a little over a week until the boys of summer play at the Bricktown Ballpark. I, for one, can't wait. I know the Blazers are still gutting it out in the playoffs but I'm ready for the outside air, green grass and line drives.
I promise for all of those who sit along the first baseline, I'll try and contain my excitement this year. Last year I was...shall we say...a little distracting for some.
As my friend Brent loves to point out, he's never seen anything like it before and he should know...he played baseball into college. I don't even remember the joke but he said something funny, I laughed and even the first base coach noticed. Unknown to me, the coach heard, turned around and said to us, "she's having a good time."
I got so embarassed! If you can tell from this blog, that doesn't happen very often to me.
I hid my face and told everyone around me sorry, especially Brent. In true fashion he said it was awesome that I got the attention of the coach. So, of course, that made me laugh even louder.
The coach turned around AGAIN and said, "wherever you guys are going after the game, I want to be invited."
I don't know if Brent will take me to another baseball game or even sit next to me but Redhawks I'll be there, laughing ever so quietly along the first baseline.
It's just a little over a week until the boys of summer play at the Bricktown Ballpark. I, for one, can't wait. I know the Blazers are still gutting it out in the playoffs but I'm ready for the outside air, green grass and line drives.
I promise for all of those who sit along the first baseline, I'll try and contain my excitement this year. Last year I was...shall we say...a little distracting for some.
As my friend Brent loves to point out, he's never seen anything like it before and he should know...he played baseball into college. I don't even remember the joke but he said something funny, I laughed and even the first base coach noticed. Unknown to me, the coach heard, turned around and said to us, "she's having a good time."
I got so embarassed! If you can tell from this blog, that doesn't happen very often to me.
I hid my face and told everyone around me sorry, especially Brent. In true fashion he said it was awesome that I got the attention of the coach. So, of course, that made me laugh even louder.
The coach turned around AGAIN and said, "wherever you guys are going after the game, I want to be invited."
I don't know if Brent will take me to another baseball game or even sit next to me but Redhawks I'll be there, laughing ever so quietly along the first baseline.
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