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First 2022 MidTerm Projection

Last post by In The Bleachers « Wed Jul 06, 2022 5:36 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by FakeAndyStuart » Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:36 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

The largest voter turnout for a midterm election in history, for both parties.
Add Trump's probable announcement of candidacy in Sept/Oct to blunt...

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Last post by In The Bleachers
Wed Jul 06, 2022 5:36 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by Willie108 « Wed Jul 06, 2022 5:11 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 Willie108
Wed Jul 06, 2022 5:11 pm
Mitt Romney speaks truth to power

Last post by km1125 « Wed Jul 06, 2022 4:54 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 9
by FakeAndyStuart » Tue Jul 05, 2022 12:01 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

And as a raging leftie I’m quite shocked at how much I agree with him.

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Last post by km1125
Wed Jul 06, 2022 4:54 pm
Cruise Night

Last post by WC8KCY « Wed Jul 06, 2022 4:05 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Turkeytop » Sun May 29, 2022 10:31 pm » in Chatterbox
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Last post by WC8KCY
Wed Jul 06, 2022 4:05 pm
Drew & Mike Podcast Complaint Thread

Last post by mikemach « Wed Jul 06, 2022 3:55 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 42
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 mikemach
Wed Jul 06, 2022 3:55 pm
MTG: Let Putin Win, the US should pull out of NATO

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Wed Jul 06, 2022 3:51 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 17
by MotorCityRadioFreak » Sun Jul 03, 2022 3:13 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Marjorie Taylor Greene has lost her last marble. She believes that the U.S. should stop assisting Ukraine and pull out of NATO. Absolutely mind...
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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Wed Jul 06, 2022 3:51 pm
Abc12 breaking point

Last post by Jack5o2soco « Wed Jul 06, 2022 3:48 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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by Jack5o2soco » Mon Jul 04, 2022 8:31 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

My contact there says they still have no potential candidates for any position. They will keep cycling through people for Cheri's old spot on the...

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Last post by Jack5o2soco
Wed Jul 06, 2022 3:48 pm
New round of iHeart cuts

Last post by edj « Wed Jul 06, 2022 1:43 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 12
by Radio for the birds » Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:42 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Any local changes?

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Last post by edj
Wed Jul 06, 2022 1:43 pm
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community wants to buy Q-107 & ESPN 970

Last post by Matt « Wed Jul 06, 2022 12:36 pm
Posted in Central/Western Upper Michigan
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by Thunderstorm » Thu Feb 24, 2022 3:10 am » in Central/Western Upper Michigan

Michigan -- Keweenaw Bay Indian Community has filed a $400,000 deal to buy hot AC “Q-107” WMQT and sports “ESPN 970” WZAM in Ishpeming, MI from...

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Last post by Matt
Wed Jul 06, 2022 12:36 pm
Detroit Tigers 2022

Last post by Bobbert « Wed Jul 06, 2022 11:52 am
Posted in The Stadium
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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 Bobbert
Wed Jul 06, 2022 11:52 am
Local content

Last post by In The Bleachers « Wed Jul 06, 2022 10:01 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

by In The Bleachers » Wed Jul 06, 2022 10:01 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

An open letter to Channels Two, Four and Seven:

There used to be a time, in the not too distant past, when the local TV stations talked about ......

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Last post by In The Bleachers
Wed Jul 06, 2022 10:01 am
Highland Park Shooter a White Rapper On IMDB

Last post by craig11152 « Wed Jul 06, 2022 9:18 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 23
by Ben Zonia » Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:16 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Highland Park Shooter a white rapper , on IMDB.

Father has a business in Highland Park, and ran for Mayor of Highland Park.

Read before they take...
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Last post by craig11152
Wed Jul 06, 2022 9:18 am
Amazon Fresh is coming to SE MIchigan (bricks & mortar grocery stores)

Last post by craig11152 « Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:48 am
Posted in Chatterbox
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by MWmetalhead » Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:36 pm » in Chatterbox

I learned about Amazon Fresh's ambitious entry into the Metro Detroit market from an article that appeared early this morning at detnews.com:...

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Last post by craig11152
Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:48 am
UCLA & USC to join Big Ten by 2024

Last post by moldyoldie « Wed Jul 06, 2022 7:15 am
Posted in The Stadium
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by Honeyman » Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:57 pm » in The Stadium
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All over Twitter now....
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Last post by moldyoldie
Wed Jul 06, 2022 7:15 am
Hmmm,is the news drought at CBS62 about to come to an end?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Jul 05, 2022 10:13 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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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 MWmetalhead
Tue Jul 05, 2022 10:13 pm
#NeverAgainTrump

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:33 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 1
by Matt » Tue Jul 05, 2022 5:46 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

The following was a letter in the WSJ today:

Let me, a two-time Trump voter and lifelong Republican, count the reasons I won’t vote for Donald...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:33 pm
Silence > Matt Shepard?

Last post by sparty89 « Tue Jul 05, 2022 8:45 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 19
by DAC » Mon Jul 04, 2022 12:42 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I watched a few innings of Sunday's (7/3/2022) Tigers gimmick broadcast on Peacock. I hate gimmicks, so I wasn't looking forward to the no commentary...
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Last post by sparty89
Tue Jul 05, 2022 8:45 pm
Happy Independence Day

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Tue Jul 05, 2022 8:43 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 4
by In The Bleachers » Mon Jul 04, 2022 10:25 pm » in Chatterbox

After getting home from an awesome 4 day weekend, I'm sitting on the porch with fireworks all around me. Playing Ray Charles and Kid Rock.

What I...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Tue Jul 05, 2022 8:43 pm
Is Big Oil Punishing Blue Counties in Michigan?

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Tue Jul 05, 2022 8:42 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 5
by MotorCityRadioFreak » Mon Jul 04, 2022 11:47 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

If you look at Michigangasprices.com, you will see that the lowest prices appear in solidly red areas. Caro is $4.50 and below per gallon. Gaylord is...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Tue Jul 05, 2022 8:42 pm
Craig James helps Whitmer win re-election

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Tue Jul 05, 2022 8:40 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 48
by TC Talks » Sat Jun 11, 2022 8:09 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Excellent! Write in's simply drain votes from legitimate candidates.

Former Detroit police Chief James Craig said he will run as a write-in...
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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Tue Jul 05, 2022 8:40 pm
NFL Football on Toledo radio

Last post by 80sTalkRadioFan « Tue Jul 05, 2022 7:34 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 12
by 80sTalkRadioFan » Fri Aug 13, 2021 10:24 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Noticed the Detroit Lions were no where to be found on Toledo radio for their first preseason game. Figured they would be on either 100.7 The Ticket...

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Last post by 80sTalkRadioFan
Tue Jul 05, 2022 7:34 pm
Just curious if there are still climate change deniers among us

Last post by In The Bleachers « Tue Jul 05, 2022 5:28 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 42
by Honeyman » Fri May 20, 2022 8:24 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Never really understood why this has become a right/left issue to some people, but it is intriguing. Feel free to post all theories and speculation.
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Last post by In The Bleachers
Tue Jul 05, 2022 5:28 pm
Kim Adams return to Local4

Last post by jsf « Tue Jul 05, 2022 4:13 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 20
by RayQix » Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:56 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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She’s baaaaaack :-)

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Last post by jsf
Tue Jul 05, 2022 4:13 pm
2021 Ford Broncos are rolling shitboxes

Last post by MWmetalhead « Mon Jul 04, 2022 9:31 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 50
by MWmetalhead » Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:29 am » in Chatterbox
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Sadly, this isn't terribly surprising to me:

The 2.7L has been used in other Ford vehicles with little issue (often with twin turbos), so the...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Mon Jul 04, 2022 9:31 pm
K100's Cliff Smithers announces retirement

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:45 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 6
by AMFMTV » Wed Jun 22, 2022 4:02 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Posted to his Facebook.

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:45 pm
Your Very First

Last post by moldyoldie « Mon Jul 04, 2022 12:53 pm
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 24
by moldyoldie » Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:26 am » in Music Musings
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I thought it would be a fun exercise to list your very first purchase or acquisition of recorded music in the various genres and formats available to...
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Last post by moldyoldie
Mon Jul 04, 2022 12:53 pm
Snyder 1, Nessel 0

Last post by Matt « Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:52 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 15
by kager » Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:13 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Another feather in MI AG's cap...

Michigan Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a judge had no power to issue indictments under a century-old,...
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Last post by Matt
Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:52 am
Blondie Chaplin (1977 album)

Last post by matt1 « Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:43 am
Posted in Music Musings

by matt1 » Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:43 am » in Music Musings

A great self-titled album from 1977 by singer Blondie Chaplin who sang Sail On Sailor for The Beach Boys (from 1973 album Holland ). Reissued on...

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Last post by matt1
Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:43 am
Barry & The Remains

Last post by matt1 « Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:20 am
Posted in Music Musings
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by matt1 » Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:16 am » in Music Musings

This group toured with The Beatles during their final Farewell Tour in 1966!! (whole album)

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Last post by matt1
Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:20 am
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Jul 04, 2022 12:03 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 TC Talks
Mon Jul 04, 2022 12:03 am
Creepy Joe Biden used to take showers with his daughter Ashley

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Jul 04, 2022 12:01 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 16
by bmw » Sat Jun 18, 2022 9:40 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Shocking sexual allegations are emerging from the reported diary of Ashley Biden, President Joe Biden’s daughter. According to the DailyMail.com,...
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Last post by TC Talks
Mon Jul 04, 2022 12:01 am
Why I disagree with returning the abortion question to the states

Last post by TC Talks « Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:59 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by bmw » Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:17 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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I've finally had time to read through some of the text of the ruling, and while I agree with the finding that there is no Constitutional right to...
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Last post by TC Talks
Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:59 pm
Worst firings in broadcasting

Last post by edj « Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:08 pm
Posted in Broadcasting - General
Replies: 17
by radioandtventhusiast » Fri Jun 24, 2022 4:54 pm » in Broadcasting - General
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What do you think are some of the worst firings in broadcasting history? Think of the times when a radio or TV station got rid of a highly rated show...
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Last post by edj
Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:08 pm
100 Year Old WW II Veteran's Reaction To What's Happening To Our Country

Last post by Motown322 « Sun Jul 03, 2022 8:52 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 7
by Ben Zonia » Sat Jul 02, 2022 5:22 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Really sad.

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Last post by Motown322
Sun Jul 03, 2022 8:52 pm
Ripping off Tigers fans

Last post by DAC « Sun Jul 03, 2022 7:44 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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by Under New Management » Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:01 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Once again, when Sinclair has the opportunity to do something good, they f it up.

Sinclair says it has developed an app to allow Tigers fans to...

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Last post by DAC
Sun Jul 03, 2022 7:44 pm
I've been enjoying Alt 98.7

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Sun Jul 03, 2022 3:17 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Deleted User 15773 » Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:25 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Which leads me to one conclusion, they will be changing format soon. Anytime there is a station that I very much enjoy, it changes formats to...
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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Sun Jul 03, 2022 3:17 am
Savannah Fish leaving Fox 17

Last post by MasterB « Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:13 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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by teetoppz28 » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:42 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

This morning she announced that today was her last day at Fox 17. Apparently moving to Boston. She didn't say what she was going to do there. We...

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Last post by MasterB
Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:13 pm
Fox Weather added to WJBK channel 2.6

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Sat Jul 02, 2022 10:12 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 14
by MWmetalhead » Thu May 26, 2022 9:21 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

WJBK has a new digital subchannel, and it's carrying the recently launched FOX Weather network.

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Sat Jul 02, 2022 10:12 pm
Name The Beer 2.1

Last post by Turkeytop « Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:41 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Turkeytop » Mon Dec 30, 2019 8:03 pm » in Chatterbox
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Last post by Turkeytop
Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:41 pm
You Be The Judge

Last post by Turkeytop « Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:55 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Turkeytop » Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:01 pm » in Chatterbox

Grievor: Male, age 47

Seniority: 18 years

Job Title: Fork Lift operator

Rate of Pay: $28.20/hr

Nature of Grievance: Improper Discharge

The...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:55 pm
Newsnet?

Last post by paul8539 « Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:17 pm
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
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by km1125 » Fri May 20, 2022 4:48 pm » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

Stumbled across Newsnet a couple days ago (3.9 WHNE in Detroit market) and was surprised to see JILL WASHBURN at the desk doing the news!! Not sure...

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Last post by paul8539
Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:17 pm
Best Movie Quotes Off The Top Of Your Head

Last post by paul8539 « Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:09 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 17
by Kennelly Heaviside » Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:07 pm » in Remembering the Golden Years
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Casablanca.

I was misinformed.

Round Up The Usual Suspects.

Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But soon. And for the rest of your life....
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Last post by paul8539
Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:09 pm
When TV was Great

Last post by paul8539 « Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:08 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 15
by windsor » Thu Dec 27, 2018 11:44 am » in Remembering the Golden Years
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I thought i would start a thread on some great classic tv shows from yesteryear.Please add a link if you come across something good.

They dont make...
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Last post by paul8539
Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:08 pm
Worst Cartoon You Can Remember Growing Up (Or In General)

Last post by paul8539 « Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:04 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 25
by sfpcc » Tue Dec 11, 2018 3:41 pm » in Remembering the Golden Years
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I know this thread would probably be a better fit for the Vintage Detroit TV Board, but that's been gone for
a long time. My Question is what is the...
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Last post by paul8539
Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:04 pm
OnStar

Last post by paul8539 « Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:00 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 7
by Turkeytop » Sat May 07, 2022 3:20 pm » in Tech Talk

Got reconnected to OnStar recently to take advantage of a promotional offer.

Now, instead of a real person, the user interacts with a robot....

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Last post by paul8539
Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:00 pm
President Thomas AM/FM Mobile CB

Last post by paul8539 « Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:58 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 4
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
Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:58 pm
Windows 10 Issue

Last post by paul8539 « Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:55 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 14
by Turkeytop » Wed Jun 01, 2022 10:40 pm » in Tech Talk

On my windows 10 laptop, I suddenly no longer have Word. It's been replaced with something called Wordpad. It leaves me unable to open up documents I...

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Last post by paul8539
Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:55 pm
Google engineer put on leave for claiming a chatbot was conscious

Last post by paul8539 « Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:53 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 4
by bmw » Tue Jun 14, 2022 10:49 pm » in Tech Talk

I read through the whole chat. I have to admit that this is way more sophisticated than what I remember Skype's chat bot being like 10 years ago, but...

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Last post by paul8539
Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:53 pm
World' Most Expensive Nursing Home

Last post by paul8539 « Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:45 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 3
by Bryce » Fri Jun 17, 2022 4:02 pm » in Chatterbox

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Last post by paul8539
Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:45 pm
Dr. Pol, DVM

Last post by paul8539 « Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:44 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 28
by Ben Zonia » Tue Jun 07, 2022 11:22 am » in Chatterbox
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Why do they let animals die unattended overnight at his clinic instead of having an animal ambulance transport them to MSU Veterinary Clinic for...
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Last post by paul8539
Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:44 pm

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