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Subway sourdough bread??

Last post by Graham Wellington « Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:13 am
Posted in Chatterbox
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by matt1 » Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:02 am » in Chatterbox

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 Graham Wellington
Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:13 am
Voted #1

Last post by Mega Hertz « Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:41 am
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Turkeytop » Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:17 pm » in Chatterbox
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This isn't just a Florida thing. I see it all the time at home too. Businesses boasting that they've been Voted #1 or Voted Best.

Best Pizza joint....
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Last post by Mega Hertz
Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:41 am
"To The People" on 97.1

Last post by dial-it-in « Tue Mar 21, 2023 3:45 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 21
by Round Six » Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:17 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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To those who listen to The Ticket.
How many listen to the staff banter back and forth, then change channels when they take callers?
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Last post by dial-it-in
Tue Mar 21, 2023 3:45 am
Allergies

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Tue Mar 21, 2023 3:32 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 4
by TC Talks » Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:51 pm » in Chatterbox

Michigan seems to avoid the worst allergy areas...

Which cities have the most and least pollen each year?

More pollen than most cities McAllen,...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Tue Mar 21, 2023 3:32 am
Trump Claims He Will Be Indicted Tuesday

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Tue Mar 21, 2023 3:23 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 55
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 MotorCityRadioFreak
Tue Mar 21, 2023 3:23 am
T-Town radio predictions 2023

Last post by CurlyHoward « Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:13 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 20
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
Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:13 am
102.5 serving Hillsdale and Adrian to flip to K-Love or Air1 soon

Last post by Riff Raff « Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:44 pm
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
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by MWmetalhead » Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:15 am » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

Sold to Educational Media Foundation:

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Last post by Riff Raff
Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:44 pm
WCXI shenanigans

Last post by windsorjoe « Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:08 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
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by MWmetalhead » Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:55 am » in Engineering & DX'ing

As of 6:40a this morning, there's no doubt in my mind they are running daytime power & pattern (15,000 watts) as opposed to their nighttime power &...

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Last post by windsorjoe
Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:08 pm
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:30 pm
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 Mar 20, 2023 8:30 pm
Oberon Is Back!

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:24 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 14
by Taco » Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:37 pm » in Chatterbox

I'm glad Oberon is back. Oberon Day is March 20th but I was able to get some tonight.

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Last post by TC Talks
Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:24 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by edj « Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:20 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 edj
Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:20 pm
Where the hell is Erie County?

Last post by edj « Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:19 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 6
by MWmetalhead » Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:51 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

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 edj
Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:19 pm
Union Time

Last post by keto « Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:44 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 13
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 keto
Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:44 pm
Jason Carr launches new 'Jason Carr Drive' show on Facebook

Last post by keto « Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:31 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 21
by blizzard » Wed Feb 22, 2023 11:30 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Last post by keto
Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:31 pm
Fayetteville NC gets a Bounce

Last post by Riff Raff « Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:22 pm
Posted in Everywhere Else

by Riff Raff » Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:22 pm » in Everywhere Else

Beasley has launched a 2nd Bounce station, modeled after WMGC in Detroit and there is also one in Ft. Myers FL. I say 2nd because Greater Media owned...

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Last post by Riff Raff
Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:22 pm
More layoffs going down at Sinclair Stations including Flint

Last post by sinklair « Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:00 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 16
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 sinklair
Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:00 pm
WXKR/WQQO gets new PD

Last post by Riff Raff « Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:50 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 18
by Riff Raff » Thu Mar 16, 2023 1:03 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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I wouldn't tweak XKR too much but 105 needs an overhaul in the worst kind of way.
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Last post by Riff Raff
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:50 pm
Leslie LoBue Toldo exits

Last post by BehindTheScenes « Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:46 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 53
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 BehindTheScenes
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:46 pm
City of Grand Haven evicts WGHN-FM from tower due to lease violations

Last post by cckadlec « Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:32 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 46
by MWmetalhead » Mon Nov 21, 2022 11:00 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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This is some brouhaha...

Long story short, the city manager refused to renew WGHN's tower lease because of a perceived breach of lease...
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Last post by cckadlec
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:32 pm
Another victim of Clownsquare budget cuts...

Last post by EmanResu « Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:24 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 23
by MWmetalhead » Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:09 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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Ken Evans is out after a short run at the Grand Rapids cluster:
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Last post by EmanResu
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:24 pm
So, What Was This?

Last post by Plate Cap « Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:12 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 18
by Turkeytop » Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:57 am » in Chatterbox
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Thursday afternoon, just out of the blue, I started feeling dizzy. Not head spinning dizzy. Just vertigo. Difficult to maintain my balance without...
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Last post by Plate Cap
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:12 pm
ABC12 Jim Wyatt

Last post by keto « Mon Mar 20, 2023 2:49 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 5
by jmeltonwx » Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:14 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

ABC12 has posted the news of Assignment Editor Jim Wyatt's passing on Wednesday.

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Last post by keto
Mon Mar 20, 2023 2:49 pm
RadioGPT can talk. It can research. It can take your calls. And it could be coming to your market.

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Mar 20, 2023 2:35 pm
Posted in Broadcasting - General
Replies: 5
by n8fnr » Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:10 am » in Broadcasting - General

Replacing Humans “Is the Furthest Thing From Our Mindset,” Says the Company Selling an A.I. Radio Host

The humble broadcast-radio host, whether...

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Last post by TC Talks
Mon Mar 20, 2023 2:35 pm
Detroit Lions 2023

Last post by moldyoldie « Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:50 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 4
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
Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:50 am
Fox 2 Detroit

Last post by Round Six « Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:02 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 6
by Round Six » Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:39 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

There's been a couple of mentions in the last couple days about things going on at Channel 4.
I got to thinking. I can't really contribute to those...

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Last post by Round Six
Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:02 am
NCAA tournament

Last post by Bull Shannon « Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:47 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 64
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 Bull Shannon
Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:47 am
End Of The World

Last post by matt1 « Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:37 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

by matt1 » Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:37 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Tom MacDonald With John Rich (music video):

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Last post by matt1
Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:37 pm
Coming to 106 KHQ

Last post by Ben Zonia « Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:01 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 20
by zzand » Mon Feb 27, 2023 9:28 am » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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From the station Facebook page.

Starting next Monday March 6th we’re the home of the All New Morning Show with Ashley Z!! Let’s give her a warm...
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Last post by Ben Zonia
Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:01 pm
Warren Pierce injured

Last post by Scooter « Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:24 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

by Scooter » Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:24 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Sent from my SM-S916U using Tapatalk

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Last post by Scooter
Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:24 pm
Schuerman

Last post by Realist « Sun Mar 19, 2023 8:55 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 8
by BKRPDM » Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:40 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Is he the chief meteorologist on Local 4 now (lol)? He seems to be on-air more than any of the others. It seems like Kim’s been off a lot lately. And...

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Last post by Realist
Sun Mar 19, 2023 8:55 pm
PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Last post by ThePartyCrasher « Sun Mar 19, 2023 5:48 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 56
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
Sun Mar 19, 2023 5:48 pm
WOMC HD WYCD HD

Last post by Mega Hertz « Sun Mar 19, 2023 5:39 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 32
by ramboy » Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:26 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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It seems like Entercom Detroit is shutting down there HD side channels. I went to listen to WOMC HD2 (oldies 104.3) and it's gone, same with WOMC...
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Last post by Mega Hertz
Sun Mar 19, 2023 5:39 pm
Grant Hermes Leaving Loco 4 for Boston

Last post by Newsman123 « Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:31 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 12
by MichMash » Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:39 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

WDIV reporter/weekend anchor Grant Hermes is set to depart the station for a new gig in Boston.

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Last post by Newsman123
Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:31 pm
Sinclair’s Sports Channels Prepare Bankruptcy, Putting Team Payments at Risk

Last post by sinklair « Sun Mar 19, 2023 7:49 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 13
by Martin Stett » Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:53 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

With financial troubles mounting, the Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.-owned firm will likely skip $140 million in interest payments due mid-February,...

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Last post by sinklair
Sun Mar 19, 2023 7:49 am
93.9 FM The River in Windsor

Last post by Riff Raff « Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:30 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 4
by matt1 » Sat Mar 18, 2023 1:39 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Is the station 93.9 FM The River in Windsor still playing the pop & alternative rock since the 2010's?? I have not been to their website in ages. I...

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Last post by Riff Raff
Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:30 pm
Cigar Dave

Last post by Riff Raff « Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:22 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 3
by unscopedaircheck » Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:23 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Was Cigar Dave ever on 97.1? For some strange reason today I was recalling listening to him in the afternoons back around the late 00's

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Last post by Riff Raff
Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:22 pm
HSN

Last post by Riff Raff « Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:13 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 1
by Turkeytop » Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:02 pm » in Chatterbox

HSN, Home Shopping Network. The TV channel. They operate an outlet store in Florida, where they sell off things that are left over from the TV...

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Last post by Riff Raff
Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:13 pm
AM radio sound clarity on car radios

Last post by CurlyHoward « Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:11 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 9
by Riff Raff » Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:53 am » in Tech Talk

Recently, I upgraded a Vehicle of mine. Sold my 2008 Honda Civic and purchased a 2015 VW Passat.

My Civic had the upgraded sound system as it was...

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Last post by CurlyHoward
Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:11 pm
At Another Nursing Home

Last post by Turkeytop « Sat Mar 18, 2023 9:38 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 13
by Turkeytop » Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:48 pm » in Chatterbox

Grievor - Female, age 35

Job Title - Health Care Aide

Seniority - 3 years

Rate of Pay - $22,50/hr

Employee Record - Good

Nature of...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Sat Mar 18, 2023 9:38 pm
2024 Presidential Primary Polling Thread

Last post by Rate This « Sat Mar 18, 2023 9:03 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 109
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 Rate This
Sat Mar 18, 2023 9:03 pm
Film Photography Making a Comeback

Last post by Turkeytop « Sat Mar 18, 2023 6:30 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 3
by Turkeytop » Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:33 pm » in Chatterbox

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Last post by Turkeytop
Sat Mar 18, 2023 6:30 pm
CFCO AM 630

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Mar 18, 2023 6:16 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing

by MWmetalhead » Sat Mar 18, 2023 6:16 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

The audio-is-too-flimsy affliction found at AM 800 CKLW in recent years seems to have spread to 630 CFCO.

Audio levels are much lower than they...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Mar 18, 2023 6:16 pm
Fuzzy Haskins dies

Last post by matt1 « Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:40 pm
Posted in Music Musings

by matt1 » Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:40 pm » in Music Musings

Fuzzy Haskins (Parliament & Funkadelic) has died at 81 years old.

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Last post by matt1
Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:40 pm
Bill Freeman

Last post by Big-D « Sat Mar 18, 2023 3:28 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 4
by georgetownt » Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:56 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

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Last post by Big-D
Sat Mar 18, 2023 3:28 pm
Female weather person faints

Last post by matt1 « Sat Mar 18, 2023 1:59 pm
Posted in Chatterbox

by matt1 » Sat Mar 18, 2023 1:59 pm » in Chatterbox

In Los Angeles!!

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Last post by matt1
Sat Mar 18, 2023 1:59 pm
Warrant issued for arrest of Putin

Last post by TC Talks « Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:01 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 6
by bmw » Fri Mar 17, 2023 3:13 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Issued by the International Criminal Court. So basically, meaningless.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for...

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Last post by TC Talks
Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:01 am
Darnell Blackburn

Last post by Rate This « Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:44 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 3
by Lickalime » Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:39 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Any opinions on Crime and Safety Expert Darnell Blackburn? I find his delivery not great.

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Last post by Rate This
Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:44 am
Lumineers vs. McCartney Wings

Last post by matt1 « Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:53 pm
Posted in Music Musings

by matt1 » Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:53 pm » in Music Musings

The Lumineers Ho Hey (from their self-titled 2012 album & music video). This song reminds me of Paul McCartney & Wings Mrs. Vanderbilt & Picasso's...

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Last post by matt1
Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:53 pm
Lance Reddick dies

Last post by Round Six « Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:06 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 1
by matt1 » Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:07 pm » in Chatterbox

Movie & TV actor Lance Reddick has died of natural causes at 60 years old.

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Last post by Round Six
Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:06 pm
DISH Network Customer Service Outage

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:52 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 9
by Ben Zonia » Wed Mar 01, 2023 7:34 pm » in Chatterbox

There was a major cyberattack on DISH Customer Service last week. Online and phone services are completely down, with no estimate of when it will be...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:52 pm

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