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Looking for something to do before/after hoops?

David Morris — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:55:47 +0000

Angi Bruss and Kyle Roberts shot this video in preparation of this week’s Big 12 basketball tournaments.

Camaro and Mustang top OKC Auto Show

David Morris — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:04:38 +0000

Last night, Angi Bruss and I taped a couple of segments at the OKC International Auto Show at the State Fairgrounds. Tanner Herriott manned the one’s and two’s. David Jones lurked in the background with witty remarks. Yes, we had a full crew on hand.

I love sports cars. I was surprised that the Auto Show had both the 2010 Camaro and Mustang. It also had the 2010 Hyundai Genesis couple. And the 2010 Nissan 370 Z. I won’t even get into the exotics, like the Nissan GTR.

Even Peter Hodges, president of the Metro Auto Dealers Assocation, expressed some surprised that the manufacturers delivered all of these top name cars for the show. Wednesday was the annual “VIP” event, where advertisers, sponsors and others get a sneak peek at the chrome and snack on finger foods.

In my opinion, the Camaro did not disappoint. It was my favorite car of the show. I’ve been reading reviews on Edmunds.com and had high expectations. The new Mustang wasn’t quite as cool as I’d hoped, but the strange gold/yellow/mustard/beer color had a lot to do with the “meh” factor. So did the base model wheels.

And of course the new Corvettes were amazing.

Grayson Cook did an excellent job editing this video, especially the fast musical montage at the beginning.

Memorial Road closings

David Morris — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:42:01 +0000

Steve Lackmeyer writes one of the best, if not the best, blogs on NewsOK. You can find it at OKCCentral.com. Not surprisingly, it’s about Oklahoma City with a focus on downtown and Bricktown. It’s informative and exclusive, meaning you can’t find that stuff online elsewhere. At least, I haven’t anyway.

OKC Talk is also great, by the way.

Steve, a business reporter at The Oklahoman, is the authority when it comes to development. He has spent years talking to the movers and shakers of our city’s growth. He has written books about it, recently conducting a book signing for his latest.

Anyway, we are developing a video segment to accompany his blog. A few weeks ago, he told me he planned a story on the closings of some businesses on Memorial Road in NW OKC. I shot a quick video while driving up Memorial, from Circuit City to Starbucks. Not the best video you’ll ever see. Look for better soon.

Is Mayor Cornett a morning workout guy?

David Morris — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:19:59 +0000

Apparently so. OKC’s mayor did the chicken dance with the kids at Western Village Academy this morning. Western Village is one of four schools in Oklahoma participating in the Move for Life health initiative.

Mayor Cornett spoke candidly to the kids, asking them questions about health, the importance of brushing their teeth and overall fitness. The kids had warmed up through their Move for Life routine before the mayor arrived. Leaving only the infamous chicken dance to be performed.

Here’s more from INTEGRIS Health:

With the rate of obesity on the rise in Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Health feels the need to do what we can to combat this problem. Our objective is to reduce the risk of obesity by providing health and nutritional education in conjunction with a regimented physical education program.

The Move For Life Schools program works in conjunction with physical education departments, faculty and staff at some of the elementary schools in the metro area and two elementary schools in Seminole Oklahoma in conjunction with INTEGRIS Seminole Medical Center. Our goal is to educate the students about the benefits of good nutrition and physical activity which will prepare them to make choices that will improve their lives.

With the use of incentives, objectives are reached consistently and at a rapid pace. A walking program that rewards the top two students with bicycles at the end of the school year is one of the incentives that have been readily accepted by the students. Another example is “cool cash”. Students are awarded “cool cash” for participation in activities that promote a healthy mind and body. The “cool cash” is then redeemed for items the students can purchase from the “cool cash cart”.

The program is currently in place at Western Village Academy, and Ridgeview Elementary in Oklahoma City and at Woodrow Wilson Elementary and Northridge Elementary in Seminole Oklahoma.

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Celtics crush Thunder

David Morris — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:57:09 +0000

Went to the Thunder game last night. Celtics came to town. I hate the Celtics. Grew up a Lakers fan, for no reason. I mean, I wish I grew up on the beach, going to games at the Forum. But no, just grew up here watching the Purple and Gold on TV in the days of Magic and Kareem.

So, still a Lakers fan. Still get NBA League Pass to watch their games. Still hate the Celts. The Finals last June were brutal.

So the Doc Rivers-led squad rolled to the Ford Center on Wednesday night and rolled over the Thunder. OKC put up a fight in the first, then laid down as the best team in the Eastern Conference methodically played their game and beat OKC beat 13.

Had great seats for this game. Attending an NBA game in OKC has always been an entertaining experience. Almost like attending a concert there. It’s as much for the atmosphere and seeing everyone as it is for the hoop.

NBA in OKC: Team name TBA

David Morris — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:47:38 +0000

One of several videos we produced today in the OPUBCO Studios, Mike Sherman and Mike Baldwin talked about tomorrow’s press conference to announce – officially – the team name of the OKC NBA franchise.

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Sonics ruling expected today

David Morris — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:11:53 +0000

Where the Seattle Supersonics will play basketball next year could be decided by 6 p.m. U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman is scheduled to release a ruling then on whether the Sonics must stay in Seattle two more seasons or be allowed to move to Oklahoma City. Stay with NewsOK for the very latest updates.

Chesapeake Energy Corp. announced Tuesday a joint venture in the Haynesville Shale natural gas field that will make the Oklahoma City-company more than $3 billion.

The tornado-ravaged town of Picher appointed a new mayor Tuesday. Tim Reeves inherits a town that at the beginning of his term is looking for ways to close down for good.

The Mayo Hotel in Tulsa, a once-proud landmark turned eyesore, is getting a long-awaited makeover that will result in 72 apartments and 100 hotel rooms being added to downtown.

In OKC today: Mostly sunny. High near 94. South-southwest winds 11 to 18 mph, gusting to 25 mph.

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Rain smacks OKC this morning

David Morris — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:22:29 +0000

Seattle’s mayor said Monday he’s hoping the Oklahoma City-based owners of the NBA team will sell the team if they’re forced to honor the last two years of a lease at a city arena. Mayor Greg Nickels was the key witness in the first day of a trial that could determine whether the SuperSonics must play here for two more seasons or can move to Oklahoma City this year.

In Picher last night, Angry words over whether insurance proceeds should be deducted from federally funded buyout offers were exchanged Monday evening during a Tar Creek buyout trust meeting. Most residents voiced disapproval of the trust’s position over the buyout protocol of residences destroyed in the May 10 tornado that destroyed 114 homes and caused severe damage to 30 others.

Chesapeake Energy Corp. announced a $178 million deal on Monday that will give it more access to the Haynesville Shale natural gas field in northwest Louisiana.

Thunderstorms will continue to develop and move across parts of Oklahoma this morning.

Some of the stronger storms will contain hail, strong winds and heavy rain, according to the National Weather Service. Rain may cause flooding of low-lying or poorly-drained areas, especially where repeated thunderstorms occur.
Today: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid-80s. Easterly winds about 10 mph. Fifty percent chance of thunderstorms.

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CANVAS art show

David Morris — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:03:08 +0000

Tanner and Angi covered Friday night’s CANVAS art show. It featured shoes, of course Angi was interested.

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Cold Case: Pamela Tinsley

David Morris — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:28:05 +0000

The series returns, this time with the chilling tale of Pamela Tinsley and her mysterious disappearance at Lake Overholser in OKC.

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