The weekly news quiz
It’s time to see how much attention you’ve been paying to the news in the past week or so. From The Oklahoman’s news copy editors and designers, here’s a quiz.
1. Which magazine published an article that upset country singer Toby Keith?
a) Rolling Stone.
b) Southern Living.
c) Car and Driver.
2. Why did a group of Integris Health System professionals and five professional football players go to Nigeria for nine days?
a) The close friends took a vacation there.
b) It was a Changing Africa Through Education mission trip.
c) It was an adoption program to bring Nigerian kids to the U.S.
3. Which Oklahoman won best entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards?
a) Reba McEntire.
b) Joe Don Rooney from the Rascal Flatts.
c) Carrie Underwood.
4. What did national expert Jeff Speck say planting trees in downtown Oklahoma City would accomplish?
a) Increase bird population.
b) Increase walkability.
c) Decrease parking.
5. Which musical group has confirmed an Oct. 18 concert at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman?
a) The Eagles.
b) The Rolling Stones.
c) U2.
6. What has caused 20 Oklahoma counties to be quarantined?
a) Killer bees.
b) Venomous ducks.
c) Fire ants.
7. Why did an Oklahoma City teacher get a surprise visit from Rumble, the Thunder’s mascot?
a) She was the Thunder’s No. 1 fan.
b) She was the Thunder/American Fidelity Teacher of the Year.
c) She won front-row tickets for next season.
8. What was Oklahoma State backup quarterback Brandon Weeden’s occupation before he arrived on campus?
a) Edmond firefighter.
b) Minor league baseball player.
c) U.S. Army paratrooper.
9. The next mayor of Stillwater is all of the following except:
a) 27 years old.
b) Navy veteran.
c) Former mayor of Muskogee.
10. Trying to correct an error, the state House approved bills authorizing bond sales for what kind of projects?
a) Roadwork.
b) Jails.
c) Flood control.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
1A, 2B, 3C, 4B, 5C, 6C, 7B, 8B, 9C, 10C.
The weekly news quiz
It’s time to see how much attention you’ve been paying to the news in the past week or so. From The Oklahoman’s news copy editors and designers, here’s a quiz.
1. Which major league baseball player once suited up for Oklahoma State University?
a) Josh Johnson.
b) Scott Baker.
c) Brett Anderson.
2. What do students get to try once a month at Oklahoma City schools with the Made in Oklahoma program?
a) Food that was made in the state.
b) New painting techniques from local artists.
c) They get to try on shoes that were made in the state.
3. What word did eighth-grader Hannah Cassidy of Perkins spell correctly to win a Tulsa-area spelling bee?
a) Guerdon.
b) Voila.
c) Cliche.
4. Establishment of what in 1972 limited the size of the school district in Kaw City?
a) Kaw Lake.
b) The city of Ponca City.
c) Pioneer Woman Museum.
5. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author David McCullough will give the commencement speech May 15 at what university?
a) University of Oklahoma.
b) Oklahoma City University.
c) University of Central Oklahoma.
6. An injured animal was found last week in downtown Oklahoma City. What was it?
a) An eagle.
b) A mountain lion.
c) An owl.
7. Which actor provides the voice for the monster known as B.O.B. in the movie “Monsters vs. Aliens”?
a) Sean Penn.
b) Christian Bale
c) Seth Rogers.
8. Oklahoma City police weren’t laughing about an April Fools’ prank in which:
a) A man scaled a downtown building, Spider-Man style.
b) A teenager took a toy gun into a bank.
c) A woman reported her husband was shot.
9. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Bogle of Chickasha won three medals in a military competition in Fort Lee, Va. What kind of competition was it?
a) Culinary arts.
b) Tank driving.
c) Target shooting.
10. What was Oklahoma Sooner basketball player Whitney Hand’s routine in high school?
a) Making 300 baskets daily before class.
b) Eating three bowls of Wheaties for breakfast.
c) Crossing her arms twice and dribbling the ball three times before firing a shot.
How did you do on the quiz? Here are the correct answers:
1-B, 2-A, 3-B, 4-A, 5-A, 6-C, 7-C, 8-C, 9-A, 10-A.
I got a thrill from Supergirl
Supergirl just made my day.
Yeah, being an investigative reporter is cool, but not as cool as seeing my name in the latest issue of the DC comic book. While trying to hire Superman’s old girlfriend, Lana Lang, to work at the Daily Planet, editor Perry White says ” … and since Nolan Clay retired, the business section’s been adrift. Rudderless.”
I’m a longtime comics nerd and buy my books from Speeding Bullet Comics in Norman. Supergirl writer Sterling Gates used to work there before he hit the big time. His slipping my name in was a big surprise and a big thrill. Thanks.
– Nolan Clay, Staff Writer
Week in review
Sometimes it’s easy to miss an event, so here’s a look back at the past week or so to help bring you up to date.
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Remembering music legend Isaac Hayes
Memphis soul music legend and 2002 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Isaac Hayes was excited to perform at the 2003 Charlie Christian International Jazz Festival at Remington Park in Oklahoma City. And what a spectacular show it was for fans who attended the June 7 show.
Hayes was the main headliner along with world-renowned jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis.
“Performing here is like hallowed ground,” Hayes said. “Those guys … all those blues artists … they’re my roots. They were the roots of rhythm and blues. And when you add gospel, it turns into soul. So, it’s a great thing. A lot of artists today need to know their roots. They would be better grounded if they knew that.”
The musician not only changed the face of American music with his innovative sound (“Shaft”, “Walk on By”, “Never Can Say Goodbye”), but his fashionable statement and regal demeanor embodied African culture. In recent years, Hayes ignited attention toward soul music with the opening of Soulsville, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music and the Stax Music Academy in Memphis, his hometown. He deeply supported his religion and took a stand when it was ridiculed on the TV show “South Park.”
For me, it was a pleasure to meet Hayes, who was not only down-to-earth, but our correspondence continued long after the last note was played on-stage.
Although we may mourn the loss of a great legend, Hayes’ legacy will be remembered for his many endeavors, including an appearance in the upcoming film, “Soul Men”. I can see Isaac working feverishly on the piano on the next song.
Rest in peace.
Natasha Mitchell, Online Editor
The mouthpiece is talking
Scott McClellan, a former press secretary for President Bush, has recently been on the national news scene promoting his book titled “What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington’s Culture of Deception.”
During his tenure behind the podium in the White House press room serving as the president’s mouthpiece, McClellan became known in media circles as the man who fed false information to journalists during press conferences. Based on excerpts that were released from his book, McClellan attempts tells his side of the story. He said White House officials mislead him and the American people about the Iraq War. He said the president and other officials “spent most of the first week in a state of denial” following Hurricane Katrina.
McClellan also threw a jab at journalists. He criticized the national press corps for not asking White House officials tougher questions before we entered into the Iraq War. He said “The national press corps was probably too deferential to the White House and to the administration in regard to the most important decision facing the nation during my years in Washington, the choice over whether to go to war in Iraq. The collapse of the administration’s rationales for war, which became apparent months after our invasion, should never have come as such a surprise. In this case, the ‘liberal media‘ didn’t live up to its reputation. If it had, the country would have been better served.”
I thought about this excerpt for a few minutes, and I agree. Journalists did not ask the president tough questions before invading Iraq in 2003. Anytime the president, vice president, Donald Rumsfeld or Condoleezza Rice gave their reasons for wanting to go to war, the national journalists took it and printed it on the cover of their newspapers without questioning the information.
When White House officials said Saddam Hussein was involved in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the press corps should have said “How do you know? Show us proof.” During the lead up to the war, the press corps should have asked “What is the exit strategy?” However, very few tough questions were asked. It seemed like the White House officials intimidated journalists, and members of the press corps just rolled over.
It wasn’t until 2005 after the Hurricane Katrina incident occurred, when the press corps started to ask tough questions about the Iraq War and the governement’s response to the hurricane.
Most American citizens don’t have the opportunity to meet with government officals and ask them tough questions face-to-face. It’s the job of the press corps to ask those questions for them. If they can’t handle that responsibility, it’s probably better if they give up their seat to someone who is willing to ask tough questions before a war instead of waiting until after.
Tim Henley
Staff writer
Polygamy offspring will return home
Many of the 430 children who were removed from a Texas polygamy ranch amid abuse allegations will be allowed to return to the ranch after the Texas Supreme Court ruled that the seizure was not justified.
In April, Child Protective Services removed the children from the Texas ranch after authorities received a phone call from a 16-year-old mother who claimed she was abused by her husband and that other girls in their mid-teens were forced into marriage with older men. The ranch was built by polygamist leader Warren Jeffs who is serving time for being an accomplice to rape.
Although the children will be released to their parents, law enforcement officials said they will continue investigating the alleged abuses.
However, would it be more logical for the judge to allow authorities to investigate the abuse allegations to determine if they were true before allowing the children to return to the ranch? Or should law enforcement have waited before they removed the children from the home?
Let me know what you think.
Tim Henley
Staff writer
Singing praises of everyday heroes
If you’re like most people, when you hear the words, Civil Air Patrol, you think of search and rescue guys looking for crash victims or helping after tornadoes or fires. And, you would be right.
But, did you know children as young as 12 years old can become a cadet?
From its beginning, the Civil Air Patrol has served America valiantly. During World War II, they were called “Minutemen” and logged more than half-a-million flying hours, sinking two enemy submarines, and saving hundreds of crash victims.
Officially, the Civil Air Patrol is a “volunteer, non-profit auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Its three missions are to develop its cadets, educate Americans on the importance of aviation and space, and perform life-saving humanitarian missions.”
Did you catch that word, “volunteer?” That’s what impressed me most when I conducted a media workshop recently at the Oklahoma Civil Air Patrol Wing Conference at the Reed Center in Midwest City.
I thought I knew what the Civil Air Patrol was all about. After all, I’m the wife of a retired Air Force master sergeant and I know a thing or two about the military — especially the Air Force. While I knew the mechanics of the organization, I didn’t fully understand the true dedication shown by cadets, members and maybe most importantly, by those tireless volunteers. Many are parents of cadets that want to be involved in their child’s interests, and many are businessmen, civic leaders, factory workers and others who want to devote their time and energy to a noble cause.
I salute these men and women who take time out of their busy schedules to help shape the mind of future everyday heroes.
Looking for something to keep your children occupied this summer? Something productive? Something life-changing, character-building, pride-inducing, and self-esteem-boosting? Face it, the latest video game won’t accomplish anything. Encourage your children to aspire to something bigger than themselves. Check out the Oklahoma Civil Air Patrol at www.cap.gov, or by calling 736-6044.
Judy Hooper
Copy/Design Editor
Fear of retiring
Is retirement going to be a luxury for thirty- and forty- something workers? I increasingly think it will be, and a new estimate from investment giant Fidelity does nothing to dispel that.
A 65-year-old-couple retiring this year will need approximately $225K to cover medical costs in retirement, Fidelity estimates. Let’s not lose sight of the fact that this is in addition to the coverage available under Medicare, which may itself not be available when I and others retire.
The hypothetical retirees will still have to have enough money to live, either independently or in long-term care.
Perhaps what’s even more sobering than the estimate is its growth since 2002 — 41 percent.
The roughly 6 percent annual growth in the Fidelity projection about matches the growth of my 401K fund during a slow year. I know that doesn’t take into account contribution matching and interest compounding, but I think it raises a worthwhile point nonetheless.
And health care costs show no signs of flattening or decreasing.
Does paying for retirement terrify you as much as it terrifies me? Leave me a comment at http://blog.newsok.com/health.
Fidelity recommends:
- Creating an individual retirement plan
- Starting early and maximizing opportunities to save
- Assessing health status and becoming a smarter consumer of health care
- Determining details of any employer-sponsored coverage
- Understanding the financial impact of health care costs on Social Security income
Jeff Raymond, Medical Writer
Is anyone a cradle-Baptist, Catholic, Episcopalian … anymore?
I’ve met many “cradle-Baptists” in my time as religion editor.
Yep, I’ve also met plenty of people who were raised as Roman Catholics and who still adhere to the faith traditions of their youth.
However, a survey released this week said those folks still dedicated to the faith traditions of their childhood are decreasing in number.
In fact, the survey released this week by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, says that nearly half of American adults have left the faith tradition of their upbringing.
According to the survey, they are either switching to another denomination or faith or deciding to reject religious affiliation.
A story about the survey is featured in Saturday’s Religion section. I’d like to know what readers think about the survey findings.
E-mail your comments and opinions to chinton@oklahoman.com.
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
