I caught a cold virus last week and its perty much taken my voice out. But I just couldn't go the week with out noting we've managed to pass our 20th episode mark. Since I noted our 10th episode with a music spectacular, I thought why not do it again. So here's some of the best music played on the Blog Oklahoma podcast over the last 10 episodes. Music: Liars, Inc. by Freakhouse Motorcycle by Spy For Hire Internal Server Error by Beatnik Turtle Maybe I'm Amazed (AUTHORIZED COVER) by Blake Morgan When I Fly Away by Jason Harrod Life Less Ordinary by Carbon Leaf Curse Of The Fool by Val Davis Say Hey (I Love You) by Michael Franti and Spearhead Contact: www.blogoklahoma.com/contact

Does it feel like a February to you? It feels more like late March to me. I know thunderstorms and tornadoes aren't unheard of, they are just so unexpected. Take today, I could go outside, and get some yard work done without a jacket. Now I'm not complaining, I needed to get yard work done, but uh are you sure it's February? In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. Dustbury shows us proper libertarian footware Small Biz Survival links to hundreds of free business ideas Celeste Vaught Art shares with us "Apples in Gold" Alternative Tulsa reports OU's Darwin celebration is getting flack in Tulsa Brits n' Bobs shares Stephen Fry's insight on the differences between the British and the Americans Morning's at Noon blogs about the recent storm The McCarville Report Online reports the Muskogee Phoenix newspaper cut 9% of their staff X-evolutionists blogs her first experience using Windows Live on a mobile phone And ElmofromOK has started podcasting again ... Welcome back. This Week in Oklahoma History: The Tulsa Port of Catoosa was dedicated www.tulsaport.com www.tulsaweb.com/port/history3.htm en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Catoosa Links mentioned in this episode: www.blogoklahoma.com/iphone www.dtv2009.gov www.birdsource.org/gbbc Music: When I Fly Away by Jason Harrod At Least You've Been Told by Arthur Yoria Contact: www.blogoklahoma.com/contact

I needed a new PDA. I had originally set out to get a Blackberry Bold, but when I found out could get an iPhone for $200 cheaper. Well I'm now a member of the cult of iPhone. As much as I love this information device, I think I'm seriously developing a problem. I don't think I can go an hour without checking my e-mail. Somebody Help Me. In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. Have Spork, Will Travel has little problem with speeding Brain Fuchs says some days are better than others CycleDog shares a stolen bike story Jill of all Trades is soooo ready for spring Matching Dragoons warns you to never, never, never touch a radioactive bomb Oklavore talks about annual census of agriculture Stan Stamper's Blog wishes he could be President for a month We are Californians in Tulsa has a movie weekend Emily's blog presents notable moments in potty training And Okiedoke presents the best blogs for 2008 This Week in Oklahoma History: The Battle of Middle Boggy Depot Links mentioned in this episode: And The 2008 Okie Blog Awards Winners Are... The Battle of Middle Boggy Depot Music: Should Have Known Better by Samantha Farrell Curse Of The Fool by Val Davis Contact: www.blogoklahoma.com/contact

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The semi annual Blog Oklahoma members clean up is now complete. And believe it or not, but I'm over joyed it took me more than a week to get it done. That meant two things: one I was incredibly busy, and two our membership is gowning. Follow up in the second half of the program. Welcome to Blog Oklahoma In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. Red Dirt Ramblings shares with us Garden Bloggers' Muse Day myveryownwords is trying to spend nothing in February KOCO Weather Blog reports February is a step toward spring 11:11 O Clock thinks someone is trying to tell him something Blithe Revival shares The Parable of Motherhood Dust Bowl Diaries, Okies, and Oklahoma sings what happens at midnight in Muskogee See Oklahoma visits the Stafford Air Space Museum in Weatherford Proud Member Of The Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy says communism was just a red herring The Heart of Life In Oklahoma went to the zoo Evil Pink Cupcake has a runny nose This Week in Oklahoma History: February 3, 1964: The Oklahoma City sonic boom tests Links mentioned in this episode: Wikipedia: Oklahoma City sonic boom tests NFL.com: Super Bowl XLIII Puppy Bowl V Music: Motorcycle by Spy For Hire Everybody Get Lost by The Great Luke Ski Contact: www.blogoklahoma.com/contact

Voting is now open for the 2008 Okie Blog Awards. You have until February 7th to get your vote in. I'm happy to say The Blog Oklahoma Podcast was nominated for Best Audio Blog. It is an absolute honor to be nominated. Thank you so much. In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. This is a special presentation of in the news, This week we'll look at the latest headlines from the nominees for best over all blog from the 2008 Okie Blog Awards. Batesline calls for the best overall blog award be renamed the Chazzie Confessions of a pioneer woman has an excelent and fair morning Dustbury links to ten reasons why stilettos will always be in style JenX67 shows off her wreck of a cake The Last Exit to Babylon's long wait for Lost to come back on is over Okie Funk comments on his nomination and on the Tulsa World lawsuit of Urban Tulsa Weekly and Michael Bates The Oklahoma Women's Network Blog reports on news from the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advisory Council Rocks in my dryer shares with us, "She has a story" The Lost Ogel presents to us a 90's Music Video and something about Jessica Schambach Yet Another Small Town Moment lets us know even the best of us gets recalled now and then This Week in Oklahoma History: January 27, 2001: Ten members of the Oklahoma State University basketball family lost their lives in a plane crash near Strasburg, Colorado. Links mentioned in this episode: 2008 Okie Blog Awards The Oklahoma State University Basketball Memorial Oklahoma Dept of Public Saftey - Driver Licenses and ID Cards Music: Maybe I'm Amazed (AUTHORIZED COVER) by Blake Morgan Internal Server Error by Beatnik Turtle (thesongoftheday.com) Contact: www.blogoklahoma.com/contact

America will be witness to a historic event this Tuesday, January 20th, 2009, when Barack Obama will be sworn in as our next President. But before then I would like to thank President George W. Bush for his service and wish him the best in all his future endeavors. To President Obama, I also wish you all the best in your service to our country in the years to come. Oh and one more thing Mr. President... In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. The McCarville Report Online reports on the Tulsa World suing Urban Tulsa Weekly and columnist/blogger Michael Bates. Batesline lists web reactions to the Tulsa World lawsuit against him and Urban Tulsa Weekly. Year of Change 2009 is chronicling her experience in being more healthy Oklahoma Political News Service shows us a video of Senator Tom Coburn making good on a bet. Progress on the Prairie talks about Greenwashing. Simply Sassy shows us Banana Time. Yogi's Den does some geochaching at Mohawk Park Oklahoma Wine News lets us know about the Home Sweet Home Chocolate Festival in Muskogee on January 31st SOUTHern WRITEmares plays Bolt the game on her Nintendo DS Ramblin' Educat seriously, rocks at under 140 characters This Week in Oklahoma History: Governor Henry S. Johnson was impeached and suspended from office this week in 1929. Links mentioned in this episode: Wikipedia: Barack Obama Wikipedia: Henry S. Johnston 2008 Okie Blog Awards Music: Liars, Inc. by Freakhouse The Whiskey Never Lies by Sligo Rags Contact: www.blogoklahoma.com/contact

So how many new years resolutions have you broken already? I can honestly say I've broken none. The reason? I didn't make any this year. There were times past when I make resolutions to lose weight, to exercise more, to even blog more, but most of these are something I should be doing anyway. So why make a new years resolution over it. No this year I'm doing something different. I'm not going to make any fleeting new years resolutions, I'm going to set some specific goals this year. And to prove this to myself mostly, I've added them to my "Remember The Milk" task list. So now I have to do them, their in my task list. And I'm happy to say, I've completed one, and you're listening to it. In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. The Lost Ogle answers some reader mail Small Biz Survival tells how they formed their own Business Advisers Group Rock Cafe on Route 66 posts a restoration update The Muskogee Phoenix reports a new self-image can help change Okie Funk puts a liberal spin on OU Football Batesline talks about the Tulsa Whirled layoffs Wander Radio talks with Jeffrey Adams of Icebox Radio Theater The Animal Rescue Foundation of Tulsa asks you to start the New Year right by making sure your pet's vaccinations are current Re-Ramblings doesn't get something The Last Exit to Babylon present to you the Bacon Explosion This Week in Oklahoma History: The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation was created this week in 1925. Links mentioned in this episode: Remember The Milk Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation 2008 Okie Blog Awards. Music: Hello, I Love You by Program The Dead Say Hey ( I Love You) - by Michael Franti and Spearhead Contact: www.blogoklahoma.com/contact

Holiday Greetings from Blog Oklahoma, Family & Podcast Update, Feedback RequestMusic:Deck The Halls with We Wish You A Merry Christmas by Doug BoldtIf Everyday Were Christmas by SlauCarol of the Bells by Admiral TwinVoice Mail:drop.io/blogoklahomaTwitter:blogoklahoma

Trying something different in this week's podcast. Joining me is Chad Henderson of ElmofromOK.com and David Lodge of The Last Exit to Babylon in our first group cast. Review of presidential election. Election media coverage. Oklahoma Magazine's 75 Great Oklahoma Websites. Chad & David list some of their favorite blogs & podcasts. Show Links: delicious.com/blogoklahoma/13 Voice Mail Drop: drop.io/blogoklahoma Twitter: blogoklahoma, programwitch, ElmofromOK, corwin