Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 29, 2009, 7:37 am
In an effort to protect his own, Federal Reserve Chainman Ben Bernanke says that Congress should leave the Fed alone. From the story – In an op-ed piece to be published in Sunday's Washington P...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 29, 2009, 7:19 am
Here are some more of my favorite songs of the decade (one from each year). 1. “Carry You” by ALL (from Problematic) 2. “A Praise Chorus” by Jimmy Eat World (from Bleed American) 3. “Fa...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 28, 2009, 10:56 am
"Only Time" by The Kings of Nuthin' This is another one of my favorite songs of the decade.
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 28, 2009, 10:40 am
"Portions for Foxes" by Rilo Kiley This could quite possibly be my favorite song of the decade.
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 28, 2009, 10:31 am
"Rooftops" by Chuck Ragan & Matt Skiba
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 28, 2009, 10:24 am
Jello Biafra did a short interview with Spinner.com on 5 of the top issues of the day. While I don’t agree with a lot of what he has to say, I can’t help but respect the heck out of the guy for co...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 28, 2009, 9:45 am
I haven’t written anything about the current Climategate controversy because I haven’t been following the story all that much, but then I saw this post and thought I should say something about it....
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 27, 2009, 8:37 am
Today we’re doing songs from this decade. It’s part of my attempt at picking out my favorites from the 2000s. 1. “My Glass House” by Swingin’ Utters (from Swingin’ Utters) 2. “Drivi...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 26, 2009, 10:25 am
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful day.
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 26, 2009, 10:23 am
In a move that I think is pretty darned brilliant, the folks at Sesame Street have added a new Muppet to the show – Spill O’Reilly. Bill has never looked so good.
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 26, 2009, 10:18 am
Spinner.com has put together their Best Songs of the 2000s list and admittedly most of the 50 songs I’ve never heard. The ones that I do know on the list (“A-Punk” by Vampire Weekend, “Hurt�...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 26, 2009, 10:06 am
Here are more songs that I’d like to hear on The Spy. 1. “Sometimes Always” by The Jesus & Mary Chain (from 21 Singles 1984-1998) 2. “Ready Steady Go” by Generation X (from Anthology Dis...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 17, 2009, 9:36 am
About the only thing that I listen to on a somewhat regular basis on our local, formerly “alternative” (now standard KATT rip-off) rock station is the 90’s at Noon. It’s the only time that the...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 17, 2009, 6:43 am
Today we’re doing songs that I would play if I was in charge of the 90’s at Noon on 94.7 The Buzz. 1. “Two Worlds Collide” by Inspiral Carpets (from Revenge of the Goldfish) 2. “Everyday...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 16, 2009, 6:47 am
SFFMedia has a great post by John Howell called Why science fiction authors just can’t win. The post deals with the seemingly never-ending battle for science fiction and fantasy authors to get respe...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 16, 2009, 6:44 am
Liz Cheney apparently dropped her dad’s name into the hat as a possible 2012 GOP presidential candidate. Is the woman crazy or just being facetious because there is no way in Hades that Dick Cheney...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 16, 2009, 6:42 am
Do you ever read a story in the paper (or online) and just wish that they had taken more time to flesh it out? That is exactly what I thought after reading this piece.
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 15, 2009, 8:45 am
PunkNews.org is reporting that my favorite band ALL will be doing a short tour of the east coast with Scott Reynolds on vocals. As much as I would love to see one of these gigs, apparently they are o...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 15, 2009, 8:36 am
PunkNews.org is reporting that Ben Weasel has parted ways with Asian Man Records (a great label IMHO), meaning that all of the Screeching Weasel, Riverdales, and Ben Weasel solo albums will be reprint...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 15, 2009, 8:28 am
Earlier this year (probably around spring time or so), part of the fence in out back yard went down after a storm. This was part of the fence that had been repaired the previous fall (this will come ...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 15, 2009, 8:25 am
Think again. Personally, if I don’t get a bill in the mail, I don’t know that it is due. I can’t function with e-billing. But I do recycle ALL of my bills (after they have been shredded). T...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 15, 2009, 8:23 am
This one. In fact if I ever need to explain my marriage, I simply asked “Do you remember David and Darlene? Yeah that’s us.”
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 15, 2009, 8:23 am
Today we’re doing songs by Green Day. 1. “Going to Pasalaqua” (from 1,039/Smoothed Out Slappy Hours) 2. “The Judges Daughter” (from 1,039/Smoothed Out Slappy Hours) 3. “Last of the Am...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 14, 2009, 11:25 am
I listen to a lot of talk radio in the car. Much of the time it irritates me but sometimes it has me screaming at my radio. One host that seems to rile my furies more than some of the others is Laur...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 14, 2009, 10:07 am
This week Sesame Street turned 40 and there was controversy abound in the celebration of its anniversary. On Thursday Talk of the Nation tackled the subject of the show’s long history of Sesame Stre...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 14, 2009, 9:38 am
"Stuck with Me" by Green Day
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 12, 2009, 9:05 am
Former Oklahoma scene mainstays Smarty Pants are playing a reunion gig this Saturday Nov. 14th at the Conservatory. In honor of the show I interviewed Chris Palmer via email. For more information o...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 10, 2009, 6:22 am
Today Sesame Street turns 40. This story includes some great facts and trivia about the show. I grew up on Sesame Street and think that it is a fantastic show for young children. Here’s to 40 ...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 9, 2009, 7:06 am
I’ll never forget where I was when I heard that the Berlin was had gone down. I was 14-years-old and in the car with my mother. We were listening to the local top 40 radio station when the DJ came...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 9, 2009, 7:03 am
Sesame Street is under attack from conservatives over a two-year-old skit that was a parody of the cable news network wars. In the skit, Oscar the Grouch is a reporter for the Grouchy News Network (GN...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 9, 2009, 7:02 am
Today we’re doing all Foo Fighters tunes. 1. “Monkey Wrench” (from The Colour and the Shape) 2. “Enough Space” (from The Colour and the Shape) 3. “Long Road to Ruin” (from Echoes, S...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 8, 2009, 10:05 am
The following is the documented essay (i.e. research paper) that I will be turning in this week for my Folklore class. Personally I don't think that it is my best writing. For some reason I had a ...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 8, 2009, 9:57 am
Today we’re doing all Dropkick Murphys tunes. 1. “This is Your Life” (from Blackout) 2. “Front Seat” from (Boys on the Docks) 3. “Fightstarter Karaoke” (from Do or Die) 4. “The G...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 7, 2009, 9:18 am
Today in at 66 Bowl in OKC will be an event to help raise money for local drummer Derek Dugger who is battling cancer. SHOW INFO: When: Saturday, November 7 (Noon - 1am)Where: 66 Bowl, 3810 NW 39th S...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 6, 2009, 8:57 pm
"Covered" by Public Image Limited
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Nov 6, 2009, 8:51 pm

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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Oct 18, 2009, 8:42 am
Or the ineptitude of people. You decide.
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Oct 18, 2009, 8:15 am
Kramer style. Thanks to Andrew Sullivan for the find.
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Oct 17, 2009, 9:55 am
Scott Adams has an excellent post about the entertainment element of political talk radio. From the post -- All of this gets me to Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck. Both of them have been in the news a ...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Oct 17, 2009, 9:39 am
My professor gave us this test in class the other day. First I’ll give the instructions, them my responses, and finally what everything means. Now don’t jump to the end until after you have answ...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Oct 17, 2009, 9:24 am
... Results: 1. Mahayana Buddhism (100%) 2. Theravada Buddhism (90%) 3. Neo-Pagan (89%) 4. Unitarian Universalism (87%) 5. Liberal Quakers (82%) 6. New Age (79%) 7. Jainism (73%) 8. Mainline to ... ...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Oct 15, 2009, 9:05 am
In the comments section of a recent post, I compared Biblical Scripture to fairy tales, folklore, and mythology. The question was asked “What is your level of trust in God's ability to guide an...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Oct 15, 2009, 8:01 am
According to this story, the Hubble has captured pictures of what appears to be the collision of two galaxies. From the Story – The result is a galactic merger called NGC 2623, or Arp 243, and it i...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Oct 15, 2009, 7:57 am
Today we’re doing 90s pop punk. 1. “Make Way” by The Riverdales (from Storm the Streets) 2. “Casemaker” by Sinkhole (from Punk USA) 3. “Nothin’” by ALL (from Percolater) 4. “Tee...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Oct 11, 2009, 10:38 am
I had to pick up some cold/cough/flu medicine yesterday and while perusing the very empty shelves at the Wal-Mart pharmacy I was struck, yet again, by what seems to be very little in the difference be...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Oct 11, 2009, 8:56 am
Today we’re doing grunge, not as it became to be known (i.e. everything from Seattle), but as it was originally known. 1. “Taillights Fade” by Buffalo Tom (from Let Me Come Over) 2. “Freak...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Oct 10, 2009, 1:37 pm
Here is an interview Bill O’Reilly did with author, scientist, and atheist Richard Dawkins. Overall this is a pretty good interview and there were things that both men said that I agreed with and t...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Oct 10, 2009, 1:24 pm
Yesterday my best friend lost his partner and wife Jessica after a long battle with cancer. Rest well Jessica, I’ll do my best to keep my eye on Steve and your kids for you.
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Oct 10, 2009, 12:19 pm
5. Oasis I remember seeing this band’s first video on 120 Minutes and thinking that they weren’t that bad. They seemed to be riding the last crest of the Charlatans UK/Stone Roses/Happy Mondays wa...
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Dave B. posted an article on Oklahoma Lefty - Oct 10, 2009, 10:41 am
Today we’re doing “new wave.” 1. “Kung Fu Girls” by Blondie (from Blondie) 2. “One Way or Another” by Blondie (from Parallel Lines) 3. “Hot in the City” by Billy Idol (from Grea...
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