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PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Last post by ThePartyCrasher « Wed Mar 29, 2023 2:11 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
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by MicProcessor_22 » Thu Sep 08, 2022 6:53 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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I give this experiment 3 months.
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Last post by ThePartyCrasher
Wed Mar 29, 2023 2:11 am
Nashville mass shooter identified as trans

Last post by Honeyman « Wed Mar 29, 2023 1:00 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 51
by keto » Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:18 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Just putting it out there because the mainstream media is burying this fact and having difficulty telling the story while intentionally ignoring it....
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Last post by Honeyman
Wed Mar 29, 2023 1:00 am
More layoffs going down at Sinclair Stations including Flint

Last post by MasterB « Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:58 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 49
by Tvguy » Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:52 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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The word is that newscasts are being cancelled and will be replaced by news from Sinclair’s The National Desk.

“The affected individuals were...
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Last post by MasterB
Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:58 am
NBC25 and FOX 66 changes

Last post by sinklair « Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:39 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 21
by notebookandapen » Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:53 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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Sinclair layoffs and cutbacks at 25/66 are awful for employees and viewers. I think they're doing a good job. But I'm confused by the current...
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Last post by sinklair
Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:39 am
Pay Movie Channels Bumpers and ID's from the 80s and 90s

Last post by Riff Raff « Tue Mar 28, 2023 11:49 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 3
by Riff Raff » Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:18 pm » in Remembering the Golden Years

All the pay channels had kind of unique bumpers and ID's, be it Cinemax, HBO, The Movie Channel, and Showtime.

I always liked this one:

And-

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Last post by Riff Raff
Tue Mar 28, 2023 11:49 pm
Whitmer repeals right-to-work, reinstates prevailing wage in Michigan

Last post by Rate This « Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:30 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 90
by Taco » Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:03 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Even as a Whitmer supporter, I feel it is a mistake not letting workers decide for themselves if they want to join a union or not. Do we really need...
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Last post by Rate This
Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:30 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by radiofan1974 « Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:49 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 radiofan1974
Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:49 pm
Mock Draft Radio

Last post by Majik « Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:47 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Bobbert » Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:39 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

This time of year, 97.1 is constantly doing mock NFL drafts. Does this kind of radio really appeal to people? I find it boring, because it's just a...

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Last post by Majik
Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:47 pm
Joe Bob Briggs on The Movie Channel

Last post by Riff Raff « Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:12 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years

by Riff Raff » Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:12 pm » in Remembering the Golden Years

Growing up we always had The Movie Channel, my dad watched it a lot. This just popped in my head, kinda of silly snarky humor.

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Last post by Riff Raff
Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:12 pm
What Import Vehicles doYou Like?

Last post by Riff Raff « Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:58 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 22
by Turkeytop » Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:42 pm » in Chatterbox
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I don't mean racy sports cars or luxury SUVs. Just ordinary vehicles for commuting or getting around in.

I only buy vehicles that are Union built in...
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Last post by Riff Raff
Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:58 pm
Stephanie McCoy Gone from WILX

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:43 pm
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Replies: 5
by gotigers » Sun May 22, 2022 1:54 pm » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

I noticed Stephanie McCoy was missing from the WILX Meet the Team page. She was hosting Studio 10 at 4pm. I did some digging and the update I found...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:43 pm
Marjorie Taylor Greene Twitter Suspended After Trans 'Vengeance' Warning

Last post by Taco « Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:34 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

by Taco » Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:34 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Good!

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Last post by Taco
Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:34 pm
"Moonshiners" Josh Owens

Last post by Turkeytop « Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:33 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 1
by matt1 » Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:43 pm » in Chatterbox

Story:

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Last post by Turkeytop
Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:33 pm
Keep Big8 Radio On The Air

Last post by Plate Cap « Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:15 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 3
by blizzard » Tue Feb 14, 2023 12:17 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

From Big8 Radio Facebook page:
Hi Big 8 Friends, this is Charlie O'Brien and I run the CKLW tribute page on Facebook and the Big8Radio oldies stream...

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Last post by Plate Cap
Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:15 pm
AOC slams Marjorie Taylor Greene’s transphobic comments over Nashville shooting: ‘Disgusting’

Last post by Rate This « Tue Mar 28, 2023 5:45 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 5
by Taco » Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:35 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Very much over the top!

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed fellow congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s latest comments blaming gender-affirming care...

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Last post by Rate This
Tue Mar 28, 2023 5:45 pm
WXYZ anchors out?

Last post by TRTV « Tue Mar 28, 2023 5:14 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

by TRTV » Tue Mar 28, 2023 5:14 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

I have noticed lately when one of the anchors is out for the day at WXYZ nobody fills in from the other newscasts? For example the 5pm today is Brian...

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Last post by TRTV
Tue Mar 28, 2023 5:14 pm
Jason Carr selected grand marshall of Roseville Memorial Day parade

Last post by km1125 « Tue Mar 28, 2023 5:09 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 11
by keto » Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:24 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Okay, there was an episode of Happy Days where the Fonz put on water-skis and jumped over a shark.

Jason just put on his wet suit.

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Last post by km1125
Tue Mar 28, 2023 5:09 pm
Yet again, MW

Last post by TC Talks « Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:54 pm
Posted in Questions for MW / Board Announcements
Replies: 11
by Honeyman » Thu Nov 17, 2022 4:57 pm » in Questions for MW / Board Announcements

LL is 8ball now

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Last post by TC Talks
Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:54 pm
Stolen police car

Last post by matt1 « Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:10 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

by matt1 » Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:10 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Male suspect riding the police car:

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Last post by matt1
Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:10 pm
Detroit Lions 2023

Last post by moldyoldie « Tue Mar 28, 2023 3:58 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 14
by bmw » Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:30 am » in The Stadium

Time to kick off the new year by looking at a few free agency acquisitions the Lions made yesterday:

-CB Cameron Sutton from Pittsburgh
-RB David...

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Last post by moldyoldie
Tue Mar 28, 2023 3:58 pm
94.1 WHST now on the air

Last post by Ben Zonia « Tue Mar 28, 2023 3:45 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 30
by bmw » Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:01 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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Interesting they took the old call letters from 106.1 from Tawas. Broadcasting a simulcast of 1340 WLEW's country music format, they are cranking out...
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Last post by Ben Zonia
Tue Mar 28, 2023 3:45 pm
Lauren Boebert Shows Human Fetus Photos During Endangered Species Hearing

Last post by Rate This « Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:11 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 1
by Taco » Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:31 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

What a nut job. Hope the people of Colorado are happy with what they voted for.

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Last post by Rate This
Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:11 am
Brother Stair on WCXI right now

Last post by Riff Raff « Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:07 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 43
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 Riff Raff
Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:07 am
Tom Leadon (Mudcrutch) dies

Last post by matt1 « Tue Mar 28, 2023 12:58 am
Posted in Music Musings

by matt1 » Tue Mar 28, 2023 12:58 am » in Music Musings

Musician Tom Leadon of Tom Petty's Mudcrutch has died at 70 years old on March 22.

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Last post by matt1
Tue Mar 28, 2023 12:58 am
Best fast food French fries?

Last post by CurlyHoward « Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:59 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 60
by bmw » Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:15 pm » in Chatterbox
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My favorite used to be McDonalds, but it seems like any time I get fries from there now, they're always cold and stale.

So my new favorite is the...
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Last post by CurlyHoward
Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:59 pm
Dumbocrats Vote to Eliminate School Grades

Last post by audiophile « Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:13 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 11
by audiophile » Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:11 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

I think the A-F grading system makes it easier to see a student's progress, so I think it also helpful to have schools graded this way which the bill...

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Last post by audiophile
Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:13 pm
2024 Presidential Primary Polling Thread

Last post by Mega Hertz « Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:28 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 119
by Rate This » Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:12 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Now that Trump has declared and there’s nothing else to poll we should be getting frequent snapshots of the race between Trump and DeSantis. To be...
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Last post by Mega Hertz
Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:28 pm
Trump Claims He Will Be Indicted Tuesday

Last post by kager « Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:23 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 78
by Rate This » Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:47 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Trump has gone on his social media platform and claimed that he will be indicted by the Manhattan DA and arrested on Tuesday in the Stomy Daniels...
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Last post by kager
Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:23 pm
Cool article about WRIF's voiceover guy

Last post by Honeyman « Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:43 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 9
by MWmetalhead » Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:59 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

He also does a ton of voiceover work for Fox News, for 106.3 The Core in Saginaw, and several other rock and classic rock stations owned by Beasley...

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Last post by Honeyman
Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:43 pm
T-Town radio predictions 2023

Last post by CurlyHoward « Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:16 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 35
by Riff Raff » Thu Dec 29, 2022 4:55 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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I am guessing not a lot but here goes..

1. Party 103.3 does NOT last, Fusion sells the translator to a religious broadcaster OR Just to go really...
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Last post by CurlyHoward
Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:16 pm
Part-Time Board Op

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:55 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 2
by ppr7997 » Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:49 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Hi, I'm in the IT space by full-time trade but have always had a passing interest in broadcast. Highly technical and have live sound experience as...

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Last post by TC Talks
Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:55 pm
Kevin Jeanes leaving WXYZ for Chicago

Last post by Sholmes « Mon Mar 27, 2023 4:22 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 3
by mtburb » Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:12 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

His last day before his new Chicago gig is April 7.

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Last post by Sholmes
Mon Mar 27, 2023 4:22 pm
Traveler information stations on AM 530, 1610, etc

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:26 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 19
by bmw » Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:22 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing
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These have to be the most boring transmissions in existence. I discovered one today while in Oscoda that I didn't even know was on the air - 1610 AM,...
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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:26 pm
Where the hell is Erie County?

Last post by MichMash « Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:20 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 15
by MWmetalhead » Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:51 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Heard it mentioned on multiple WWJ traffic reports this afternoon regarding an I-75 traffic backup near Monroe. On at least four separate reports,...
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Last post by MichMash
Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:20 pm
ifart Toledo moving to Hensville!

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:07 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
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by CurlyHoward » Sun Mar 26, 2023 3:39 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

The Brian Wilson Memorial Broadcast Center on Superior has been sold. Nice to know the whopping 4 people who remain live and local in Toledo will...

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:07 pm
ESPN honors Lia Thomas for "Women's History Month"

Last post by Graham Wellington « Mon Mar 27, 2023 1:42 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 1
by lidoshuffle » Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:06 pm » in Chatterbox

Women, take note... a male athlete was featured on ESPN, in a segment that was intended to feature a female athlete. Men are in the process of edging...

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Last post by Graham Wellington
Mon Mar 27, 2023 1:42 pm
Goodbye Decades Hello Catchy Comedy

Last post by blizzard « Mon Mar 27, 2023 1:11 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 2
by windsor » Sun Mar 26, 2023 8:42 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

As of March27 The retro channel Decades locally. on 2.5 will only air retro sitcoms of yesteryear.

No more weekend binges of cop shows like Mod...

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Last post by blizzard
Mon Mar 27, 2023 1:11 pm
Wayne Swinny (Saliva) dies

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Mon Mar 27, 2023 12:33 pm
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 3
by matt1 » Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:23 pm » in Music Musings

Guitarist Wayne Swinny of Saliva ( Click, Click, Boom ) has died of a brain disease at 59 years old.

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Mon Mar 27, 2023 12:33 pm
WTHI Hi99 Using WTWO Weather

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Mon Mar 27, 2023 12:27 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 3
by Taco » Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:51 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario

This is a head scratcher for me. So I've been listening to WTHI Hi99 from Terre Haute, Indiana. WTHI 10 is the CBS affiliate there as well. Anyways I...

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Mon Mar 27, 2023 12:27 pm
Which mobile phone MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators) are best?

Last post by craig11152 « Mon Mar 27, 2023 12:15 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 29
by MWmetalhead » Tue Oct 05, 2021 2:56 pm » in Tech Talk
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I would love to hear people's thoughts regarding cellular service MVNOs.

For those unfamiliar with that term, an MVNO is simply a third-party...
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Last post by craig11152
Mon Mar 27, 2023 12:15 pm
Keith Urban Headlining in Escanaba

Last post by jjup « Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:29 am
Posted in Central/Western Upper Michigan

by jjup » Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:29 am » in Central/Western Upper Michigan

A big weekend in Escanaba is planned.

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Last post by jjup
Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:29 am
Michigan Republican Party gives up

Last post by km1125 « Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:04 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 19
by Matt » Sat Feb 18, 2023 7:16 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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What a disgrace - a major loser, most likely Karamo is going to lead the party into the next cycle...
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Last post by km1125
Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:04 am
Leslie LoBue Toldo exits

Last post by keto « Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:02 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 68
by matt1 » Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:55 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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Story from NBC25 (runs 5 minutes):
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Last post by keto
Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:02 am
Nautel MA3 All Digital AM

Last post by paul8539 « Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:25 am
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 10
by Marcus » Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:12 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

It is claimed that this mode is much more immune to static than the standard Amplitude Modulation. Could electric cars could receive it without too...

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Last post by paul8539
Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:25 am
Fauci gets schooled in the hood

Last post by Rate This « Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:16 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 11
by keto » Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:37 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

“On the very, very, very rare chance that you do get it, even if you’re vaccinated, you don’t even feel sick, it’s like you don’t even know you’ve...

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Last post by Rate This
Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:16 am
Union Time

Last post by paul8539 « Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:07 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 14
by sinklair » Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:38 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Now that the State House has decided to repeal Right to Work, I’d encourage Erik to start a union drive.

Maybe if there was a union, 25-66...

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Last post by paul8539
Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:07 am
Nugent & Trump

Last post by Riff Raff « Mon Mar 27, 2023 1:26 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 1
by matt1 » Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:14 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

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Last post by Riff Raff
Mon Mar 27, 2023 1:26 am
Subway sourdough bread??

Last post by Mega Hertz « Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:03 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 18
by matt1 » Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:02 am » in Chatterbox
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I wonder if Grand Rapids, Lansing or Auburn Hills, MI have Subway Restaurant footlong sourdough bread?? I cannot get it there in my hometown. :o...
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Last post by Mega Hertz
Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:03 pm
Another Pizza Attack

Last post by Turkeytop « Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:54 pm
Posted in Chatterbox

by Turkeytop » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:54 pm » in Chatterbox

When will this senseless violence end? The rate of crimes such as this has been mushrooming among Florida's upper crust, topping even last years...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:54 pm
NCAA tournament

Last post by moldyoldie « Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:33 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 80
by bmw » Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:35 pm » in The Stadium
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My Final 4:
-Alabama (1)
-Marquette (2)
-Texas (2)
-Kansas (1)

Final: Marquette over Texas

I think Marquette got hosed with their seeding and...
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Last post by moldyoldie
Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:33 pm

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