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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
Traveler information stations on AM 530, 1610, etc

Last post by paul8539 « Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:15 am
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 18
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 paul8539
Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:15 am
Whitmer repeals right-to-work, reinstates prevailing wage in Michigan

Last post by Rate This « Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:15 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 66
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
Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:15 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
Leslie LoBue Toldo exits

Last post by paul8539 « Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:57 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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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 paul8539
Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:57 am
Ron Cameron

Last post by Momo « Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:44 am
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
Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:44 am
Where the hell is Erie County?

Last post by paul8539 « Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:44 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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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 paul8539
Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:44 am
Goodbye Decades Hello Catchy Comedy

Last post by Trophyhead « Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:32 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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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 Trophyhead
Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:32 am
More layoffs going down at Sinclair Stations including Flint

Last post by keto « Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:01 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 48
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 keto
Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:01 am
Which mobile phone MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators) are best?

Last post by craig11152 « Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:32 am
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 27
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 8:32 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
ESPN honors Lia Thomas for "Women's History Month"

Last post by lidoshuffle « Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:06 pm
Posted in Chatterbox

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 lidoshuffle
Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:06 pm
Subway sourdough bread??

Last post by Mega Hertz « Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:03 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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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
Best fast food French fries?

Last post by Mega Hertz « Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:02 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 51
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 Mega Hertz
Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:02 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
Stephanie McCoy Gone from WILX

Last post by gotigers « Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:09 pm
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Replies: 4
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 gotigers
Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:09 pm
NCAA tournament

Last post by moldyoldie « Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:33 pm
Posted in The Stadium
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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
T-Town radio predictions 2023

Last post by edj « Sun Mar 26, 2023 5:54 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 33
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 edj
Sun Mar 26, 2023 5:54 pm
ifart Toledo moving to Hensville!

Last post by CurlyHoward « Sun Mar 26, 2023 3:39 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario

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 CurlyHoward
Sun Mar 26, 2023 3:39 pm
Realistic Patrolman 9

Last post by km1125 « Sun Mar 26, 2023 1:59 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 4
by Turkeytop » Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:19 am » in Engineering & DX'ing

Radio Shack had this multi-band radio back in the late 70s early 80s.
I tried one out at our local store. It was about 6:00 PM but it was winter and...

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Last post by km1125
Sun Mar 26, 2023 1:59 pm
Hmmm,is the news drought at CBS62 about to come to an end?

Last post by Round Six « Sun Mar 26, 2023 1:10 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 686
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 Round Six
Sun Mar 26, 2023 1:10 pm
Cool article about WRIF's voiceover guy

Last post by AMFMTV « Sun Mar 26, 2023 12:16 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 8
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 AMFMTV
Sun Mar 26, 2023 12:16 pm
The end of the live radio DJ era is upon us

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Sun Mar 26, 2023 11:46 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 7
by frankie knuckles » Fri Mar 24, 2023 11:51 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Spotify now has an Artificial Intelligence DJ voice who plays genre specific mini sets from your liked songs. It also front sells, back sells, and...

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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Sun Mar 26, 2023 11:46 am
Michigan Republican Party gives up

Last post by keto « Sun Mar 26, 2023 8:16 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 17
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 keto
Sun Mar 26, 2023 8:16 am
Penna chocolate explosion

Last post by matt1 « Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:08 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

by matt1 » Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:08 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

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Last post by matt1
Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:08 am
NBC25 and FOX 66 changes

Last post by sinklair « Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:40 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 14
by notebookandapen » Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:53 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

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
Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:40 pm
Scott Winters signing off?

Last post by dwp49423 « Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:49 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 8
by dwp49423 » Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:18 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Earlier today Scott Winters posted on his blog that he will be signing off from doing afternoons on WFGR after his March 24 airshift.

Scott says he...

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Last post by dwp49423
Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:49 pm
AM radio sound clarity on car radios

Last post by Ben Zonia « Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:47 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 12
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 Ben Zonia
Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:47 pm
Trump Claims He Will Be Indicted Tuesday

Last post by Matt « Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:20 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 77
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 Matt
Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:20 pm
Holy shit, 9&10 has a new logo.

Last post by Inundated « Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:18 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 46
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 Inundated
Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:18 pm
Congressman Says Make AM a Mandatory Car Safety Feature

Last post by TC Talks « Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:10 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 4
by n8fnr » Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:18 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

A congressman from New Jersey wants the government to add AM radio to the list of safety equipment that carmakers must include in their vehicles....

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Last post by TC Talks
Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:10 pm
94.1 WHST now on the air

Last post by Ben Zonia « Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:17 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 25
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
Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:17 pm
What Import Vehicles doYou Like?

Last post by tigerwings « Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:07 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 20
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 tigerwings
Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:07 pm
Voted #1

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Sat Mar 25, 2023 6:12 pm
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 MotorCityRadioFreak
Sat Mar 25, 2023 6:12 pm
Oberon Is Back!

Last post by Riff Raff « Sat Mar 25, 2023 2:15 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Taco » Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:37 pm » in Chatterbox
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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 Riff Raff
Sat Mar 25, 2023 2:15 pm
Warren Pierce injured

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:08 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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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 Colonel Flagg
Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:08 pm
RadioGPT can talk. It can research. It can take your calls. And it could be coming to your market.

Last post by Realist « Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:23 am
Posted in Broadcasting - General
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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 Realist
Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:23 am
Detroit News' Jerry Green dies at 94

Last post by Bobbert « Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:12 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by MichMash » Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:37 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Detroit News columnist Jerry Green, who covered every one of the first 56 Super Bowls until missing the most recent game, has died at the age of 94.

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Last post by Bobbert
Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:12 am
"You need to be nice to one another"

Last post by moldyoldie « Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:26 am
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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by T’Variuness King » Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:01 am » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

This is almost comical, but here you go. So apparently the HR Director at Vine and 10 Snooze recently sent out an email to the entire company asking...

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Last post by moldyoldie
Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:26 am
Wayne Swinny (Saliva) dies

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:08 am
Posted in Music Musings
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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 MWmetalhead
Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:08 am
Detroit Lions 2023

Last post by moldyoldie « Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:23 am
Posted in The Stadium
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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
Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:23 am
Bear Lake Allotment Reinstated

Last post by Ben Zonia « Sat Mar 25, 2023 2:58 am
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 4
by Ben Zonia » Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:53 am » in Engineering & DX'ing

The FCC is proposing realloting Channel 264C3 to Bear Lake, MI.

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Sat Mar 25, 2023 2:58 am
PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Last post by Riff Raff « Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:25 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 Riff Raff
Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:25 am
Holy Family Radio spins off Findlay Translator

Last post by Riff Raff « Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:23 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario

by Riff Raff » Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:23 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario

88.7fm is going to be spun off to Soaring Eagle Promotions, which will simulcast Rise FM from Canton. 94.9fm can be heard mostly ok in Findlay, when...

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Last post by Riff Raff
Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:23 am
WTHI Hi99 Using WTWO Weather

Last post by Taco « Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:50 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
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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 Taco
Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:50 pm
Segregationists In Allendale

Last post by TC Talks « Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:39 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 22
by Bryce » Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:12 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Much is made about the importance of diversity on college campuses. According to admissions departments, it is vital in providing a well rounded...
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Last post by TC Talks
Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:39 pm
Bill Freeman

Last post by Big-D « Fri Mar 24, 2023 5:31 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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by georgetownt » Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:56 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

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Last post by Big-D
Fri Mar 24, 2023 5:31 pm
SiriusXM

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:51 pm
Posted in Getting Connected (or Cutting the Cord!)
Replies: 13
by Taco » Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:54 pm » in Getting Connected (or Cutting the Cord!)

So I've been enjoying SXM online streaming, via iPhone and iPad. It's much easier subscribing through the App store or Google Play store since...

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:51 pm
iHeart layoffs in 3, 2, 1…

Last post by MWmetalhead « Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:51 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by The Painted Horse » Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:21 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Last week, iHeart announced cost cutting measures including a suspension of the 401k match.

• Temporarily suspending the 401(k) match starting in...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:51 pm
CPS Fails Yet Again

Last post by keto « Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:06 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 31
by Graham Wellington » Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:51 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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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 keto
Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:06 pm

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