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The gun isn't the problem. Hate is the problem.

Last post by Bryce « Wed May 18, 2022 7:49 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 13
by bmw » Mon May 16, 2022 11:08 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

How can politicians simultaneously blame the guns and hate for the recent shootings? If hate is what motivated the crimes, then how in the world is...

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Last post by Bryce
Wed May 18, 2022 7:49 am
What a pile of shit Tucker Carlson is

Last post by Bryce « Wed May 18, 2022 7:35 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 45
by Honeyman » Wed Jul 07, 2021 8:06 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Last post by Bryce
Wed May 18, 2022 7:35 am
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by audiophile « Wed May 18, 2022 6:56 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by audiophile » Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:51 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Someone might have too much time on their hands, but it's still funny.
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Last post by audiophile
Wed May 18, 2022 6:56 am
Red Wings move on from Blashill

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed May 18, 2022 6:53 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 27
by Matt » Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:19 am » in The Stadium
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This is a placeholder thread, but it seems inevitable that Blashill will not have his expired contract renewed. In prior years, it was clear that...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed May 18, 2022 6:53 am
Brad Sugden out at 12 to be chief in Lansing

Last post by journalist « Tue May 17, 2022 11:25 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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by Jack5o2soco » Tue May 17, 2022 4:03 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Brad posted he's done at 12 and going to Lansing to be chief at Fox47. I guess they aren't replacing him? I see two weekend spots open on abc12...

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Last post by journalist
Tue May 17, 2022 11:25 pm
WGVS Sale

Last post by 48125er « Tue May 17, 2022 9:08 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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by mocom70 » Fri May 13, 2022 10:24 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Sale to Smile FM

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Last post by 48125er
Tue May 17, 2022 9:08 pm
Emily Schuitema Leaving WOOD TV Weather Team

Last post by 48125er « Tue May 17, 2022 9:07 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 12
by Trophyhead » Sun Apr 24, 2022 11:59 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Twitter tells us so.

Always capable and professional in her work, that genuine presence appears to be taking her someplace else.

Her Channel 8...

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Last post by 48125er
Tue May 17, 2022 9:07 pm
WRIF's audio processing sounds deplorably terrible!

Last post by Realist « Tue May 17, 2022 9:04 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 1
by MWmetalhead » Tue May 17, 2022 6:56 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Which overpaid goon is in charge of processor settings in that building?

The music literally sounds like it is being piped through a cheap outdoor...

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Last post by Realist
Tue May 17, 2022 9:04 pm
Netflix

Last post by high fidelity « Tue May 17, 2022 8:39 pm
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Replies: 14
by In The Bleachers » Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:49 pm » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

So Netflix has started to lose people. My personal three possible reasons:

1. They just raised their rates. Folks are deciding with the plethora of...

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Last post by high fidelity
Tue May 17, 2022 8:39 pm
Hmmm,is the news drought at CBS62 about to come to an end?

Last post by CircleWXYZ « Tue May 17, 2022 7:58 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 145
by SBaxley » Tue Sep 21, 2021 11:23 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Hmm..interesting find on Vimeo, seems the local news drought COULD be at an end at CBS O&O WWJ TV
don't know how to do the URL of the site the video...
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Last post by CircleWXYZ
Tue May 17, 2022 7:58 pm
Unqualified Shit for Brains Judge Misinterpreted Law

Last post by audiophile « Tue May 17, 2022 7:42 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 6
by MotorCityRadioFreak » Wed Apr 20, 2022 12:53 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

NPR lays it out pretty clearly why this dipshit didn't know what she was talking about when it comes to masks:

But I am confident this is another...

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Last post by audiophile
Tue May 17, 2022 7:42 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by Majik « Tue May 17, 2022 3:24 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by briangoleb » Sun Dec 22, 2019 1:05 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Last post by Majik
Tue May 17, 2022 3:24 pm
WBMI 1055 Back on the Air

Last post by Ben Zonia « Tue May 17, 2022 1:31 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 27
by BayCityJohn2337 » Fri Oct 30, 2020 9:09 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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WBMI West Branch is back with the ever popular country gold format. (Dial Global Satellite Feed)
The station appears to be running at reduced power....
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Last post by Ben Zonia
Tue May 17, 2022 1:31 pm
Who's left

Last post by Luke « Tue May 17, 2022 12:35 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 12
by Jack5o2soco » Wed May 04, 2022 1:17 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Birdie told me Brad sudgen might be out at 12 soon. Linked in shows he's coming up on 4 years which makes sense. He fills in all over the place.

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Last post by Luke
Tue May 17, 2022 12:35 pm
How concerned are you about the possibility of World War III ?

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Tue May 17, 2022 12:27 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 76
by bmw » Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:10 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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I'm almost afraid to ask this question as I recall a similar thread in the very early days of Covid asking people how afraid on a scale of 1-10 they...
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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Tue May 17, 2022 12:27 pm
Michael Sussmann Is Screwed

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Tue May 17, 2022 10:36 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 1
by Bryce » Sat May 14, 2022 8:42 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

This is really great. Michael Sussmann is on trial for lying to the FBI because he told them he wasn't working for the Clinton Campaign. Now the...

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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Tue May 17, 2022 10:36 am
Voters are rejecting the Left's war on common sense

Last post by audiophile « Tue May 17, 2022 8:55 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

by audiophile » Tue May 17, 2022 8:55 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Yes, they are. Say Hi to VA 2.0 coming this fall.

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Last post by audiophile
Tue May 17, 2022 8:55 am
Bezos turns on Biden.

Last post by audiophile « Tue May 17, 2022 8:45 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 4
by audiophile » Mon May 16, 2022 10:18 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

I'm guessing WAPO will moving in this direction soon too.

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Last post by audiophile
Tue May 17, 2022 8:45 am
More evidence that Collins, Fauci, and others committed treason

Last post by audiophile « Tue May 17, 2022 7:03 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 14
by Matt » Sat May 14, 2022 8:27 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Treason: Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and...

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Last post by audiophile
Tue May 17, 2022 7:03 am
MDOT posts Whitmer campaign signs

Last post by MWmetalhead « Mon May 16, 2022 9:59 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 12
by Matt » Tue May 10, 2022 7:20 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

She's going to claim that she did what she could when the other side wouldn't work with her. The reality is her 45 cent gas tax increase was vastly...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Mon May 16, 2022 9:59 pm
Driver kicks couple out the car

Last post by matt1 « Mon May 16, 2022 7:59 pm
Posted in Chatterbox

by matt1 » Mon May 16, 2022 7:59 pm » in Chatterbox

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Last post by matt1
Mon May 16, 2022 7:59 pm
Favorite Ad One-Liners

Last post by paul8539 « Mon May 16, 2022 6:45 pm
Posted in Let's Break for Commercials
Replies: 136
by moldyoldie » Fri Mar 22, 2019 10:47 am » in Let's Break for Commercials
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Stay in your lane, Bro. - AT&T First Tattoo. Punctuated by the expression on the tattooee's face at the end, slightly out of...
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Last post by paul8539
Mon May 16, 2022 6:45 pm
Urgent Calls For Biden's Arrest

Last post by paul8539 « Mon May 16, 2022 6:44 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Turkeytop » Sun May 15, 2022 10:05 pm » in Chatterbox

Pinellas man arrested for calling 911 to say Biden needs to be in jail: Deputies

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Pinellas County man who called...

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Last post by paul8539
Mon May 16, 2022 6:44 pm
Regularly smoking pot increases impotence in men by 400%

Last post by Turkeytop « Mon May 16, 2022 6:10 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 6
by bmw » Tue May 03, 2022 3:49 pm » in Chatterbox

Good news for the erectile dysfunction medication industry.

Stoners may be trading sexual highs for the chemical kind. Males who smoke marijuana...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Mon May 16, 2022 6:10 pm
New set for Fox 2 and Channel 7?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Mon May 16, 2022 5:02 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 16
by CircleWXYZ » Fri May 06, 2022 5:18 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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It looks like Fox 2 is using a temp set for its news and Channel 7 is using the same thing. If they are both getting a new set, I think it’s long...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Mon May 16, 2022 5:02 pm
Is Ambien The New Rohypnol? Assault Turns Title IX University Policy On Its Head

Last post by Matt « Mon May 16, 2022 3:58 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 4
by Ben Zonia » Mon May 16, 2022 10:29 am » in Chatterbox

A male student says he was sexually assaulted by a female student at EMU while he was asleep and under the influence of Ambien. This IS...

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Last post by Matt
Mon May 16, 2022 3:58 pm
Tony Gates Pulled From WLAV

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun May 15, 2022 9:11 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 45
by Freqman » Sun May 01, 2022 10:32 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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After prerecorded shows have been running for weeks, Tony Gates has been pulled off the website.

Did Cumulus just fire their last cash cow? Was he...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun May 15, 2022 9:11 pm
Deltaplex Permanenty Closing in July 2022

Last post by Autoblemike « Sun May 15, 2022 8:38 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 19
by Jay2ThePee » Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:59 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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It is with mixed emotions that I am announcing that the DeltaPlex will be closing and ceasing business as of July 31, 2022.

We have been impacted by...
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Last post by Autoblemike
Sun May 15, 2022 8:38 pm
WWTV at low power?

Last post by Ben Zonia « Sun May 15, 2022 8:15 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 12
by organman95 » Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:17 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

Saw a message on 9&10 website that says Channel 9 is operating at low power until further notice.

What's that about?

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Sun May 15, 2022 8:15 pm
I’m Done

Last post by Matt « Sun May 15, 2022 6:29 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 66
by MotorCityRadioFreak » Sat Dec 18, 2021 4:44 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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I’m done with this board as of December 31st. If the handful of you with whom I respect would like to keep in contact with me, feel free to PM. I...
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Last post by Matt
Sun May 15, 2022 6:29 pm
Detroit Tigers 2022

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun May 15, 2022 5:49 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 57
by Honeyman » Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:29 am » in The Stadium
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I think they have a legitimate WC shot. The Greene injury hurts, but if they can keep it together the first 6 weeks of the season, get decent...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun May 15, 2022 5:49 pm
Programming announcements at 101 WRIF

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun May 15, 2022 5:14 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 29
by MWmetalhead » Sat Mar 27, 2021 12:28 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I'm pleased to report 101 WRIF is bringing back not only Motor City Riffs, but also Midnight Metal!

I believe Midnight Metal will air Friday Nights...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun May 15, 2022 5:14 pm
Drew & Mike Podcast Complaint Thread

Last post by Cogdog « Sun May 15, 2022 1:10 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 27
by unscopedaircheck » Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:16 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I wonder how they're doing in terms of downloads recently. I used to be a pretty loyal listener. But in the past 3 or 4 weeks I think I've listened...
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Last post by Cogdog
Sun May 15, 2022 1:10 pm
Does HD Radio still have a chance?

Last post by Plate Cap « Sun May 15, 2022 11:29 am
Posted in Broadcasting - General
Replies: 3
by Marcus » Mon May 09, 2022 2:04 pm » in Broadcasting - General

I'm looking at this from a business standpoint. Does it cost a great deal extra for manufacturers to add it to a radio. Why are there so many radio...

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Last post by Plate Cap
Sun May 15, 2022 11:29 am
Roe v. Wade on the verge of being overturned?

Last post by audiophile « Sun May 15, 2022 10:09 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by bmw » Mon May 02, 2022 10:26 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Politico says it is.

The Supreme Court has voted to strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, according to an initial draft majority...
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Last post by audiophile
Sun May 15, 2022 10:09 am
Lansing TV news ratings

Last post by high fidelity « Sun May 15, 2022 9:59 am
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

by high fidelity » Sun May 15, 2022 9:59 am » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

What shows is WLNS winning? How about WILX? How is WSYM doing since breaking off from their agreement with WILX? The Fox 47 newscasts have been...

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Last post by high fidelity
Sun May 15, 2022 9:59 am
Panhandling on the side of the road

Last post by moldyoldie « Sun May 15, 2022 8:02 am
Posted in Chatterbox
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by In The Bleachers » Sun May 01, 2022 9:46 am » in Chatterbox
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Is it technically against the law to panhandle on the side of the road?
It is just starting near me. The city has, for a couple of weeks, allowed (or...
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Last post by moldyoldie
Sun May 15, 2022 8:02 am
1073 alternative Cleveland

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun May 15, 2022 7:18 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
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by 1litemix » Mon Jan 17, 2022 2:11 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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Jeny is gone now alternative!!
Www.1073cleveland.com
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun May 15, 2022 7:18 am
MONO to STEREO 45 singles

Last post by matt1 « Sun May 15, 2022 1:10 am
Posted in Music Musings

by matt1 » Sun May 15, 2022 1:10 am » in Music Musings

Found this on YouTube:

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Last post by matt1
Sun May 15, 2022 1:10 am
Brother Stair on WCXI right now

Last post by windsorjoe « Sat May 14, 2022 9:52 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Colonel Flagg » Mon May 09, 2022 3:27 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Dead air on WCXI all day, and then, at 3PM, instead of Guy Benson, we're treated to the infamous Brother Stair :rollin

It can't get any better than...
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Last post by windsorjoe
Sat May 14, 2022 9:52 pm
Actual Shock Jock

Last post by Realist « Sat May 14, 2022 9:44 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Turkeytop » Sat May 14, 2022 4:26 pm » in Chatterbox

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Last post by Realist
Sat May 14, 2022 9:44 pm
Vlasic Pickles man dies

Last post by Turkeytop « Sat May 14, 2022 8:55 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by matt1 » Thu May 12, 2022 10:57 pm » in Chatterbox

Robert Vlasic (Vlasic Pickles) has died at 96 years old.

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Last post by Turkeytop
Sat May 14, 2022 8:55 pm
E-Begging and Social Media

Last post by Turkeytop « Sat May 14, 2022 1:25 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Neckbeard » Fri Apr 29, 2022 11:39 am » in Chatterbox

So, someone on here mentioned that people are using Facebook marketplaces as a way of buying and selling stuff, so I thought I would try this out and...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Sat May 14, 2022 1:25 pm
Kentucky Derby bets

Last post by Honeyman « Sat May 14, 2022 1:01 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 7
by Honeyman » Sat May 07, 2022 11:55 am » in The Stadium

....with my in depth handicapping analysis:

$5 across the board on Happy Jack. The sweetest, nicest, happiest dog I ever had was named Jack.

$2...

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Last post by Honeyman
Sat May 14, 2022 1:01 pm
Almost without exception, the highest vaccinated states have the most Covid

Last post by bmw « Sat May 14, 2022 10:34 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 42
by bmw » Sat Apr 23, 2022 10:23 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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...and the least vaccinated states have the least. The average full vaccination rate in the 9 states with 4 or fewer cases per 100k population is at...
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Last post by bmw
Sat May 14, 2022 10:34 am
Ken Jennings as Jeopardy! Host

Last post by paul8539 « Fri May 13, 2022 7:48 pm
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
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by moldyoldie » Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:26 am » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
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I thought he did an excellent job, mostly mimicking well-worn but appropriate Trebek-isms. It would be a matter of time before Jennings' own...
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Last post by paul8539
Fri May 13, 2022 7:48 pm
Broadcasters: Fulltime Daylight-Saving Time Could Kill Some AM Stns.

Last post by paul8539 « Fri May 13, 2022 7:46 pm
Posted in Broadcasting - General
Replies: 3
by Turkeytop » Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:43 pm » in Broadcasting - General

Here's an offshoot of the potential fulltime switch to Daylight Saving Time I'd never thought about before - what it might do to a large number of AM...

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Last post by paul8539
Fri May 13, 2022 7:46 pm
President Thomas AM/FM Mobile CB

Last post by paul8539 « Fri May 13, 2022 7:45 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
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by Calvert DeForest » Wed May 11, 2022 8:57 am » in Tech Talk

Released a few months ago, this is the first (and so far only) CB rig on the U.S. market for FM transmission under the new FCC guidelines. Depending...

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Last post by paul8539
Fri May 13, 2022 7:45 pm
And Now For Mother's Day

Last post by paul8539 « Fri May 13, 2022 7:36 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 4
by Turkeytop » Sat May 07, 2022 9:21 pm » in Chatterbox

‘Yo Mama’ joke leads to battery arrest in Florida, deputies say

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man was arrested Thursday after getting into a fight...

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Last post by paul8539
Fri May 13, 2022 7:36 pm
Tom Brady signs 10 year, $375 million contract with Fox

Last post by paul8539 « Fri May 13, 2022 7:32 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 2
by bmw » Tue May 10, 2022 9:01 pm » in The Stadium

Damn, that's more than he's making playing football! Once he's done playing football, he has a cushy job waiting for him.

Tom will not only call...

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Last post by paul8539
Fri May 13, 2022 7:32 pm

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