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Ozzy retires from touring

Last post by Turkeytop « Thu Feb 02, 2023 7:50 pm
Posted in Music Musings
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by matt1 » Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:55 am » in Music Musings

Back in 1992, Ozzy sang No More Tears during his No More Tours BUT nearly 31 years later, he is going to quit touring BUT NOT singing & releasing new...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Thu Feb 02, 2023 7:50 pm
Looks like the Orbit Room is finally toast; share your memories here!

Last post by Edward_XE « Thu Feb 02, 2023 7:39 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 42
by MWmetalhead » Tue Jan 01, 2019 4:13 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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I recall posting a thread here a couple years ago inquiring as to the status of the Orbit Room. I did so because I never heard any promos on local...
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Last post by Edward_XE
Thu Feb 02, 2023 7:39 pm
Some People Did Something

Last post by FakeAndyStuart « Thu Feb 02, 2023 7:26 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 8
by Bryce » Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:03 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

The House voted Thursday to kick Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar off the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The resolution was approved in a...

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Last post by FakeAndyStuart
Thu Feb 02, 2023 7:26 pm
Kevin Essebaggers leaving for CMU

Last post by BirdieKingBobo « Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:53 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 17
by T’Variuness King » Tue Jan 31, 2023 8:54 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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Sources inside 9&10 News are saying Kevin Essebaggers is leaving the anchor desk for CMU. The bleeding of talent has become a big issue for...
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Last post by BirdieKingBobo
Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:53 pm
Small Structures All Over CKLW AM Site On Satellite Image

Last post by Round Six « Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:05 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 7
by Ben Zonia » Sat Jan 07, 2023 2:07 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

Someone asked what some towers directly West of Harrow were. Some said they were antennas for some type of international financial trading. They...

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Last post by Round Six
Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:05 pm
Z93

Last post by MWmetalhead « Thu Feb 02, 2023 5:21 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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by hunterw » Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:35 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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No not z93. In Manistee we don’t have much to listen to And Ludington radio station signal reception suck here. Hopefully not a format flip coming.
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Thu Feb 02, 2023 5:21 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by Momo « Thu Feb 02, 2023 4:07 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 Momo
Thu Feb 02, 2023 4:07 pm
Kari Lake’s Take

Last post by teetoppz28 « Thu Feb 02, 2023 4:04 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by screen glare » Sun Dec 25, 2022 3:31 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Kari Lake’s a snake.
And she refuses to slither back to her hole.
Due to lack of evidence a judge reviewing her election “printer shenanigans” suit...
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Last post by teetoppz28
Thu Feb 02, 2023 4:04 pm
All Female M&M's

Last post by georgetownt « Thu Feb 02, 2023 3:13 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Bryce » Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:29 pm » in Chatterbox

I bought a package of the new all female M&M's. I tried to eat them, but they just wanted to be held.

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Last post by georgetownt
Thu Feb 02, 2023 3:13 pm
Hmmm,is the news drought at CBS62 about to come to an end?

Last post by CircleWXYZ « Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:08 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 CircleWXYZ
Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:08 pm
Dave LewAllen retiring in April

Last post by jsf « Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:57 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 2
by KeenerGold » Wed Jan 25, 2023 6:33 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Davey Lew retiring from WXYZ in April

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Last post by jsf
Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:57 pm
WAQP 49-10 now True Crime network

Last post by Matt « Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:24 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 4
by Martin Stett » Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:05 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

TRUE CRIME NETWORK IS A 24/7 BROADCAST TELEVISION NETWORK THAT ENTERTAINS & INFORMS ITS VIEWERS WITH GRIPPING CRIME AND INVESTIGATION PROGRAMMING...

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Last post by Matt
Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:24 pm
Danny Stewart "Retires"

Last post by Frosty « Thu Feb 02, 2023 11:26 am
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Replies: 11
by Graham Wellington » Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:21 pm » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

After 47 years on the air, Danny Stewart is retiring from WFMK and Townsquare Media.

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Last post by Frosty
Thu Feb 02, 2023 11:26 am
Bally Sports Regional Sports Networks preparing for bankruptcy

Last post by TC Talks « Thu Feb 02, 2023 9:48 am
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Replies: 11
by Taco » Wed Jan 25, 2023 11:13 pm » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

I didn't realize Sinclair own Bally.

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Last post by TC Talks
Thu Feb 02, 2023 9:48 am
Holy shit, 9&10 has a new logo.

Last post by Taco « Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:25 am
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 43
by Bull Shannon » Tue Jan 24, 2023 7:30 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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I did not expect to see this on my Facebook feed tonight:

I don't know how I feel about it. It's an improvement, but, I don't like that it still...
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Last post by Taco
Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:25 am
Warren Zevon **finally** makes the list...

Last post by matt1 « Thu Feb 02, 2023 3:00 am
Posted in Music Musings
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by kager » Wed Feb 01, 2023 7:02 pm » in Music Musings

While he's at the bottom of the list (only alphabetically, of course), the quite late Warren Zevon finally made the nominees list for the Rock & Roll...

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Last post by matt1
Thu Feb 02, 2023 3:00 am
Covid national emergency to end on May 11, two years late

Last post by Honeyman « Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:07 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 25
by Matt » Mon Jan 30, 2023 8:15 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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38 months, nearly to the day, was waaaaaay too long.
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Last post by Honeyman
Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:07 pm
Congrats to Stacks 92.1

Last post by Greg Buben « Wed Feb 01, 2023 7:56 pm
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Replies: 8
by MWmetalhead » Sat Jan 28, 2023 5:59 am » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

They scored an impressive 3.8 share in the just released fall book.

That is easily the highest AQH share for 92.1 FM in twenty years.

My 92.1 (an...

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Last post by Greg Buben
Wed Feb 01, 2023 7:56 pm
Tom Brady to retire

Last post by kager « Wed Feb 01, 2023 6:31 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 9
by bmw » Sat Jan 29, 2022 6:24 pm » in The Stadium

This sucks. I was hoping he'd play one more year.

In my opinion, he is the best player to ever play the game at any position.

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Last post by kager
Wed Feb 01, 2023 6:31 pm
Sandra Ali

Last post by CircleWXYZ « Wed Feb 01, 2023 5:19 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 38
by tivoking » Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:10 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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According to a certain podcast, she has supposedly left WDIV. Can anyone confirm?
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Last post by CircleWXYZ
Wed Feb 01, 2023 5:19 pm
Flint Nielsen numbers for radio

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Feb 01, 2023 5:11 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 17
by MWmetalhead » Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:13 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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WIOG outperformed CK 105 in Genesee County! Everyone hates the Bert Show, evidently.

B95 is a ten alarm dumpster fire; holy shit.

103.9 The Fox is...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Feb 01, 2023 5:11 pm
Who is EDJ....Love to find out

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Feb 01, 2023 4:02 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 63
by DiamondJim1960 » Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:13 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Again I only start this thread in response to EDJ and his rants of talent in the market. Tell us where you find your expertise in constant critiques...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Feb 01, 2023 4:02 pm
Detroit Pistons 2022-23

Last post by Rate This « Wed Feb 01, 2023 3:36 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 65
by thekman » Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:26 am » in The Stadium
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Teal is still ugly.
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Last post by Rate This
Wed Feb 01, 2023 3:36 pm
ADL: Right Wing Terrorists Responsible for at least 75% of Terror in US

Last post by km1125 « Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:31 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 3
by MotorCityRadioFreak » Wed Feb 01, 2023 12:40 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

The Anti Defamation League has chronicled that 75% of all terroristic attacks in the U.S. in recent years. If you inspect the remaining 25% of...

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Last post by km1125
Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:31 pm
"Narrower" Band FM

Last post by k8jd « Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:07 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 7
by Ben Zonia » Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:27 am » in Engineering & DX'ing

What if you were on a first adjacent channel and you used 50-60 kHz deviation instead of 75 kHz deviation, and processing that would compensate...

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Last post by k8jd
Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:07 pm
Detroit’s Broadcasting Hotties 2019

Last post by CircleWXYZ « Wed Feb 01, 2023 12:32 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 342
by Deleted User 14888 » Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:04 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I’ll start out by saying in my opinion the Hottest in Detroit is Glenda Lewis from Channel 7, the next would be Erika Ericsson from Fox 2, who do you...
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Last post by CircleWXYZ
Wed Feb 01, 2023 12:32 pm
2024 Presidential Primary Polling Thread

Last post by Round Six « Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:39 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 77
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 Round Six
Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:39 am
Jimmy Harbaugh fails in quest to get NFL head coaching job

Last post by craig11152 « Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:31 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 182
by Honeyman » Fri Jan 07, 2022 1:58 pm » in The Stadium
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Lotta internet buzz saying it's a done deal. Any of you Wolvies got any info?
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Last post by craig11152
Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:31 am
City of Grand Haven evicts WGHN-FM from tower due to lease violations

Last post by jaywmi « Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:48 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 39
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 jaywmi
Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:48 am
Bobby Hull Dies at 84

Last post by matt1 « Wed Feb 01, 2023 1:29 am
Posted in The Stadium
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by MichMash » Mon Jan 30, 2023 12:09 pm » in The Stadium

Bobby Hull, NHL Hall-of-Famer, one of the greatest scorers in hockey history and father of another all-time great in former Red Wing Brett Hull, has...

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Last post by matt1
Wed Feb 01, 2023 1:29 am
Star Country is making an impact; WTCM-FM and Big Country both take a hit

Last post by Taco « Tue Jan 31, 2023 10:34 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 5
by MWmetalhead » Tue Jan 31, 2023 5:38 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

New numbers:

KLT is kicking ass and taking names.

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Last post by Taco
Tue Jan 31, 2023 10:34 pm
Paul Gross Retiring from WDIV

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Jan 31, 2023 6:02 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 16
by MichMash » Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:35 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Another Loco 4 weather caster leaving. Paul Gross to retire after being on-air for 40 years.
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Tue Jan 31, 2023 6:02 pm
Tom Verlaine (Television) dies

Last post by Bobbert « Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:22 pm
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 1
by matt1 » Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:46 pm » in Music Musings

Former lead singer of punk rock group Television, Tom Verlaine has died at 73 years old.

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Last post by Bobbert
Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:22 pm
WJR TOH boing!

Last post by billmich88888 « Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:58 am
Posted in Broadcasting - General
Replies: 6
by WOHO » Sun Dec 11, 2022 7:31 pm » in Broadcasting - General

Does anybody have a clean good copy of the old WJR top if the hour chime / ding that they could share. (PM) Thanks!

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Last post by billmich88888
Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:58 am
Another victim of Clownsquare budget cuts...

Last post by Greg Buben « Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:46 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 17
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 Greg Buben
Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:46 am
CPS Fails Yet Again

Last post by Rate This « Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:40 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 5
by Graham Wellington » Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:51 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

Absolutely horrible story, and another sickening failure by Child Protective Services. But because it's government, their incompetence and outright...

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Last post by Rate This
Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:40 pm
Another Drunken Woman

Last post by Turkeytop « Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:29 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 6
by Turkeytop » Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:43 pm » in Chatterbox

Lillooet RCMP arrest drunk woman trying to steal car

JANUARY 23, 2023 10:32AM

Police in Lillooet has arrested a drunk woman who was trying to...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:29 pm
NFL Playoffs

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Mon Jan 30, 2023 4:01 pm
Posted in The Stadium
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by MWmetalhead » Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:37 pm » in The Stadium
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That was one helluva comeback win by Jacksonville.

Al Michaels didn't seem too happy with the outcome. He needs to retire soon.
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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Mon Jan 30, 2023 4:01 pm
Paul Pelosi attack video released

Last post by Round Six « Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:56 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 20
by bmw » Fri Jan 27, 2023 1:19 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Last post by Round Six
Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:56 pm
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Jan 30, 2023 12:28 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 Jan 30, 2023 12:28 pm
Paul Pelosi Brutally Attacked

Last post by Honeyman « Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:33 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 97
by Taco » Fri Oct 28, 2022 4:27 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Last post by Honeyman
Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:33 am
California Democrats' war on gig workers could become an economic tragedy for everyone

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:26 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 7
by audiophile » Sun Jul 17, 2022 8:16 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Democrats are so anti-business. I guess they want everyone dependent on government?

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Last post by TC Talks
Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:26 am
Drew & Mike Podcast Complaint Thread

Last post by unscopedaircheck « Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:29 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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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 unscopedaircheck
Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:29 am
Kudos to Fox 17 for creativity

Last post by FazoliJones « Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:54 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 2
by MWmetalhead » Sun Dec 25, 2022 8:03 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

I must say - I got a good chuckle out of this. Nicely done!

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Last post by FazoliJones
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:54 pm
Barrett Strong (Motown) dies

Last post by matt1 « Sun Jan 29, 2023 8:24 pm
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 3
by matt1 » Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:12 pm » in Music Musings

Motown singer Barrett Strong of 1960 Money (That's What I Want) later covered by The Beatles in 1964 has died at 81 years old.

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Last post by matt1
Sun Jan 29, 2023 8:24 pm
Floyd Sneed (Three Dog Night) dies

Last post by matt1 « Sun Jan 29, 2023 8:15 pm
Posted in Music Musings
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by matt1 » Sun Jan 29, 2023 8:14 pm » in Music Musings

Drummer Floyd Sneed of Three Dog Night has died at 80 years old. Here is King Solomon's Mines (Floyd on the drums) (instrumental from late 1969 2nd...

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Last post by matt1
Sun Jan 29, 2023 8:15 pm
Ooops! Stay Classi-fied.

Last post by audiophile « Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:46 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 154
by audiophile » Mon Jan 09, 2023 8:36 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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What goes around...
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Last post by audiophile
Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:46 pm
Whitmer announces Tax Cut

Last post by Round Six « Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:05 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 33
by TC Talks » Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:26 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Adding pre-school is the biggest move, given the state of day care in the state. Pre-school will dramatically improve cognitive development and...
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Last post by Round Six
Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:05 pm
Bravo to the Michigan Daily

Last post by Honeyman « Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:27 am
Posted in The Stadium
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by Honeyman » Mon Dec 05, 2022 7:48 pm » in The Stadium
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They are working harder to keep the UM athletic department accountable far more than the Detroit news outlets, which are too busy waving their maize...
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Last post by Honeyman
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:27 am
Man with pointed teeth arrested

Last post by matt1 « Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:43 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 12
by matt1 » Wed Dec 14, 2022 11:54 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Story:

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Last post by matt1
Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:43 am

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