Oklahoma Voter Registration Deadline For November 4th General Election is Friday, October 10th.

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In The News:
Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media.

This week in Oklahoma History:
September 29, 1957, rock'n roll legends Buddy Holly and The Crickets recorded "An Empty Cup", "Rock Me My Baby", "You've Got Love", and "Maybe Baby" in the Tinker Air Force Base Officer's Club.

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Blog Oklahoma Podcast 6: Midway

This is the part of the podcast where I give you an opening topic, but today I can't think of what to say.  I could go into the news and talk about current events like the government bail out of large companies, thoughts on the upcoming election, comment on the Oklahoma state fair, which is wrapping up as I record this. And all sorts of other news topics.  But I just couldn't pick one to talk about.  So what will my opening thoughts be?

In The News:
Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media.

This week in Oklahoma History:
The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum officially opened on September 23, 1995,

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On these last few rainy days I got to thinking about my friends.  Mostly the friends I've lost touch with.  Its been time, distance, or both that has separated us from each other.  Everyone gets busy with their lives. You loose track of time, and before you know it years have past since the last time you talked. Oh you might exchange e-mail with them from them from time to time, or not.  You might find them again on Facebook, only neither of you really use Facebook all that much.  So there you have it, a missed friend.  Oh its not your fault, its not their's.  You just took separate paths on life's journey.  It happens.  I myself am missing my best friend.  I haven't seen her since my wedding.  And that was some time ago. We just lost track of time and each other.  Oh don't let me give you the impression I'm sitting here all depressed over it.  It just sometimes I'll be reminded of my old friends from a picture on the wall.  Or I'll hear a song on the radio, and I'll think, "Hey you know who would like this..."  It happens, and I'll miss them. and I'll think, "I really wish it would quit raining."  
 
So I would like to put this challenge out to you, call up an old friend. Get caught up.  Renew that friendship.  And don't let a year past before you talk to them again.

In The News:
Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media.

This week in Oklahoma History:
On September 16, 1893 nearly 7 million acres of the Cherokee Outlet were opened up for settlement in the great Cherokee Strip Land Run. The largest land run in American history.

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Its time again for one of the greatest seasons of them all.  No I'm not talking about autumn, I'm talking about Football Season.  Teams across our nation are taking to the field in the hopes to punch through to the end zone just to hear one of the greatest of words, "Touchdown".  This is the time of year when every Friday night is taken up with High School football, every Saturday is booked with College Football, and every Sunday is alive with the NFL.  This is the time of year that brings families together and neighbors apart. Its a time where everyone shows off their colors, whether it be red & white, orange & black, or yellow & green. It's also the time of the year where I get to say,  Go Big Elks!  Go Rangers!  Go Sooners! and Go Packers!

In The News:
Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media.

This week in Oklahoma History:
On September 8, 1983, Tar Creek was added to the EPA's Superfund National Priority List.

Life Tip:
Quick shopping list tip.

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(9/7/08 11:50PM - I reuploaded the podcast just a while ago. Found away to improve sound quality.)

Here we sit in the midst of American history. At the time I record this we are between two major party political conventions. The Democratic Party has just finished theirs with a historic night of music and great speeches. Now we get to see what the Republican Party will bring. Unfortunately we are also in the midst of another gulf coast hurricane. Visions of Katrina are on the front of every ones mind at about three years to the day. The mistakes of the past haunt us. Oklahomans around the state are ready with a helping hand. Evacuation centers are being opened for anyone fleeing the coast. To everyone arriving I want you to know that Oklahoma is here for you in your time of need.

In The News:
Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media.

This week in Oklahoma History:
On the morning of September 1, 1893, Ingalls, Oklahoma was the site of one of the fiercest gunfights in the history of the state.

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