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XM is way better than Sirius...

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:D I don't really have a preference, but thought it was funny that a "my radio is better than your radio" thread was closed.
 

binary visions

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That thread is nearly as stupid as the chiropractic thread :rolleyes:

I didn't read it until it got locked and then I knew something had to be going on...
 
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robdamanii said:
My records are better than your 8-track. :D
I don't have an 8-track, but do have a turn table that can rock some Japan or Generation X. :p
 
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binary visions said:
That thread is nearly as stupid as the chiropractic thread :rolleyes:

I didn't read it until it got locked and then I knew something had to be going on...
I couldn't bring myself to read it.
 
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narlus said:
Japan, really?



didn't know you were a fan. i think i've got _Gentlemen Take Polaroids_.
Pretty sure mine is "Obscure Alternatives". :think:
 

peter6061

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I read the other thread and found it amusing....

I have a Sirius unit but have yet to activate it as I mostly use my iPod or CDs, and can't listen to music at work.

I would have gone with Sirius strictly based on that, but now I'm sold.
Here's a quick comparison of the two as of December of '05.

http://www.radiosatellite.org/

One of the quotes that stood out was...

"XM no longer rebroadcasts Clear Channel content but continues to maintain a business relationship with Clear Channel."

As ALL of us cyclists remember Clear Channel, it should make ALL or our decsions very easy.

And it was interesting that they show Sirius as having an exclusive on NFL, NBA, AND NHL....
 
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peter6061 said:
I read the other thread and found it amusing....

I have a Sirius unit but have yet to activate it as I mostly use my iPod or CDs, and can't listen to music at work.

I would have gone with Sirius strictly based on that, but now I'm sold.
Here's a quick comparison of the two as of December of '05.

http://www.radiosatellite.org/

One of the quotes that stood out was...

"XM no longer rebroadcasts Clear Channel content but continues to maintain a business relationship with Clear Channel."

As ALL of us cyclists remember Clear Channel, it should make ALL or our decsions very easy.

And it was interesting that they show Sirius as having an exclusive on NFL, NBA, AND NHL....
I think that anyone that believes that Clear Channel, as a whole, has anti-cyclist sentiment is slightly dellusional. Sure there were some questionable broadcasts, but blanket statements about the anti-cyclist agenda seem goofy to me.
 

peter6061

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loco said:
I think that anyone that believes that Clear Channel, as a whole, has anti-cyclist sentiment is slightly dellusional. Sure there were some questionable broadcasts, but blanket statements about the anti-cyclist agenda seem goofy to me.
I tend to hold grudges and saw the instances happen way too many times.
 

Wumpus

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robdamanii said:
Is it an old 70s style turntable or is it a new high tech model?

but there were still turntables in the 80's.


*I don't know how old the one I have is, but whenever it was built they were still using tubes.
 

narlus

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Secret Squirrel said:
Fixed....
just because he's ravishingly gorgeous, don't project yr brokeback fantasies on me, sailor. ;)

actually, i've got a solo cd from his too (_Gone To Earth_) which is pretty good. i think he lives in NH now.
 

Secret Squirrel

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narlus said:
just because he's ravishingly gorgeous, don't project yr brokeback fantasies on me, sailor. ;)

actually, i've got a solo cd from his too (_Gone To Earth_) which is pretty good. i think he lives in NH now.
I'm just bored....I have nothing to do here at work until a meeting with lunch provided...so I'm just passing time right now....I luv Fridays!!! I'll never quit you....
 

BikeGeek

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peter6061 said:
I read the other thread and found it amusing....

I have a Sirius unit but have yet to activate it as I mostly use my iPod or CDs, and can't listen to music at work.

I would have gone with Sirius strictly based on that, but now I'm sold.
Here's a quick comparison of the two as of December of '05.

http://www.radiosatellite.org/

One of the quotes that stood out was...

"XM no longer rebroadcasts Clear Channel content but continues to maintain a business relationship with Clear Channel."

As ALL of us cyclists remember Clear Channel, it should make ALL or our decsions very easy.

And it was interesting that they show Sirius as having an exclusive on NFL, NBA, AND NHL....
I did a little research several years ago when I heard about the XM/Clear Channel relationship. One of the things I found was that CC is financially involved in a majority of this country's arenas and stadiums. If Sirrius airs any kind of live concerts, you better believe CC is getting some coin in their pockets for it.
 

narlus

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speaking of live concerts, the boston celtics have a new twist to marketing some of their games. after some of the home games, they build a quick stage and have some band play. no bands have ever interested me, but it's a fairly innovative idea, i think.
 

Secret Squirrel

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narlus said:
speaking of live concerts, the boston celtics have a new twist to marketing some of their games. after some of the home games, they build a quick stage and have some band play. no bands have ever interested me, but it's a fairly innovative idea, i think.
Hmmm....some mountain venue out in this corner of the country was planning on doing something similar....sounded pretty cool...They had an ampitheater at the top of the lift and after the DH races were over they'd have a band play into the night...never materialized last year, but maybe this year!
 

BikeGeek

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narlus said:
speaking of live concerts, the boston celtics have a new twist to marketing some of their games. after some of the home games, they build a quick stage and have some band play. no bands have ever interested me, but it's a fairly innovative idea, i think.

MLS tried that here, but then proceeded to get really sucky bands. :)