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The Masters Experience on DirecTV
Tune in April 10 - 13. No green fee required.
Link: DIRECTV: The Masters Experience
I can't wait for this!
Tune in April 10 - 13. No green fee required.
Link: DIRECTV: The Masters Experience
I can't wait for this!
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the logo-free picture really is excellent. I would always watch any channel that had logo-free programming much more than one that takes up 10% of the screen with obnoxious logo's and "swoosh" advertising letting me know what i am already watching and where .. good job directv 
the logo-free picture really is excellent. I would always watch any channel that had logo-free programming much more than one that takes up 10% of the screen with obnoxious logo's and "swoosh" advertising letting me know what i am already watching and where .. good job directv
That's more because of Augusta National than D*. Augusta has always wanted The Masters to be as free from advertisers, network affiliation and commercials as possible. The CBS feed doesn't have the EYE logo in the bottom corner either.
This is mostly true, but the main reason for the "56 minutes of every hour is commercial free" has to do with protest/boycott complaints and threats from the femi-nazis out there complaining about the "Boys Club" that is Augusta National. Rather than fight them, they said "Okay, fine. We are independently wealthy as a private club and we will just drop the commercials and run with exclusive "partners" during the whole weekend." It has only been this way for a few years now, and I LOVE IT! Best boycott backfire EVER!
Thanks go out to IBM, AT&T, ExxonMobil, and in past years Cadillac, Coca-Cola & CitiGroup!!
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I believe it has always been that way with the Masters, even before the protests.
This is mostly true, but the main reason for the "56 minutes of every hour is commercial free" has to do with protest/boycott complaints and threats from the femi-nazis out there complaining about the "Boys Club" that is Augusta National. Rather than fight them, they said "Okay, fine. We are independently wealthy as a private club and we will just drop the commercials and run with exclusive "partners" during the whole weekend." It has only been this way for a few years now, and I LOVE IT! Best boycott backfire EVER!
Thanks go out to IBM, AT&T, ExxonMobil, and in past years Cadillac, Coca-Cola & CitiGroup!!
I believe it has always been that way with the Masters, even before the protests.
That may well be, but the protests certainly brought the advertisers under the intense spotlight of Martha Burke. I never recall the Augusta National "spokesperson" coming on and making the claim so plainly that "56 minutes of every hour is commercial free". It is now said almost as spit in the face of Martha and her cranky protests.
Not to get too political, but if this were a public Country Club that received any public money and was excluding people based on race or gender or age, then I would be okay with her fight. But it is a private club that makes it own rules. If they don't want women, then so be it. If they want to insist that every member wears a certain color shoes or use a particular brand of clubs/balls, then so be it. If the members don't like the policies, they have a choice: quit the club, or fight for change from inside. I will now step down from my stump
Not to get too political, but if this were a public Country Club that received any public money and was excluding people based on race or gender or age, then I would be okay with her fight. But it is a private club that makes it own rules. If they don't want women, then so be it. If they want to insist that every member wears a certain color shoes or use a particular brand of clubs/balls, then so be it. If the members don't like the policies, they have a choice: quit the club, or fight for change from inside. I will now step down from my stump
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I understand your point, but does Augusta National have a liquor license? If so, that means they are getting a benefit from the public sector. Do they also pay all the associated costs of public safety, etc.? I don't think any private clubs are completely insulated without getting any kind of benefit from the public.
That may well be, but the protests certainly brought the advertisers under the intense spotlight of Martha Burke. I never recall the Augusta National "spokesperson" coming on and making the claim so plainly that "56 minutes of every hour is commercial free". It is now said almost as spit in the face of Martha and her cranky protests.
Not to get too political, but if this were a public Country Club that received any public money and was excluding people based on race or gender or age, then I would be okay with her fight. But it is a private club that makes it own rules. If they don't want women, then so be it. If they want to insist that every member wears a certain color shoes or use a particular brand of clubs/balls, then so be it. If the members don't like the policies, they have a choice: quit the club, or fight for change from inside. I will now step down from my stump
I understand your point, but does Augusta National have a liquor license? If so, that means they are getting a benefit from the public sector. Do they also pay all the associated costs of public safety, etc.? I don't think any private clubs are completely insulated without getting any kind of benefit from the public.
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You are the most ignorant poster I've ever read here. You have completely screwed up the facts, and on top of that you have an agenda to boot, based on absolutely incorrect information. I'm not going to waste my time informing you, you obviously don't want the facts to get in your way.
Long time golf fans know the facts. You don't. Troll?
This is mostly true, but the main reason for the "56 minutes of every hour is commercial free" has to do with protest/boycott complaints and threats from the femi-nazis out there complaining about the "Boys Club" that is Augusta National. Rather than fight them, they said "Okay, fine. We are independently wealthy as a private club and we will just drop the commercials and run with exclusive "partners" during the whole weekend." It has only been this way for a few years now, and I LOVE IT! Best boycott backfire EVER!
Thanks go out to IBM, AT&T, ExxonMobil, and in past years Cadillac, Coca-Cola & CitiGroup!!
You are the most ignorant poster I've ever read here. You have completely screwed up the facts, and on top of that you have an agenda to boot, based on absolutely incorrect information. I'm not going to waste my time informing you, you obviously don't want the facts to get in your way.
Long time golf fans know the facts. You don't. Troll?
Wow, maybe I deserved that, but I am no troll. And to bring an end to me being attacked and to get this topic back on point, I will say that I am sorry to have posted my personal political feelings on this forum. If I have offended anyone, I am truly sorry. These were my feelings and my opinions based on events that I experienced from a safe distance. I am nor part of, nor do I subscribe to, any agenda other than my own life. If I am wrong or way off base, I invite you (or anyone) to contact me via PM and let me know where I am wrong. I always welcome new and different perspectives on just about any topic in life. None of us is ever to old to learn something new.
But this topic was intended for HD golf coverage and D*'s cool features. Again I am sorry that I got it offtrack. So let's get back on topic...
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I know HipKat said that they were working on conversions but we got the official news yesterday right from Dish that starting next month all DMA's will be on the western arc, and all customers will be assigned to that. That's gonna mean a lot of customers around here aren't gonna get Dish unless there are exceptions. Too many mountains and trees.
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This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
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. can we say over priced garbage!!!
I'm thinking of switching to DirecTV and wanted to know what equipment I should be asking for.
I'm wanting wired satellite due to that fact that I live in the sticks and there is no reliable, decent speed internet for streaming available.
What would be the correct equipment for three 4K tvs in the house?
I'm wanting wired satellite due to that fact that I live in the sticks and there is no reliable, decent speed internet for streaming available.
What would be the correct equipment for three 4K tvs in the house?
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why not just do a rebranding of the two
As they pivot away from using dishes and more toward streaming, the DirecTV brand would make much more sense.why not just do a rebranding of the two
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agree to a certain point!!! is charlies pockets gonna get tight and will he cancel channels because he don't want to pay for them??? a hopper 3 on dtv channel lineup would be amazing and every mans dream come true lol
Squirrels have eaten my antenna wire on my home unit that is a car radio running of the 12 volt side of my solar system. I need a new antenna and would like to add something to one of my existing masts. The reason I am looking at this that I am also covered in trees which has not been a problem, but something mast mounted would future proof me. Thanks in advance.
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We have the pro-500 and it's a beast pulling in the signal!!! always full bars no matter how much it rains. it's worth every penny
I am a animal lover, but this year I gave up gardening. Even moved it to potted plants on the second story deck last year. Can't tell you how much use my Ruger 10-22 got, but it was a losing battle for me. Never got any food. So now they eat coax instead! 20 acres of dense woods behind me and my stuff tastes better, either veggies or wires!
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i might think about running cables through some conduit to prevent the Squirrels from chewing em all to hell
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Walter Koenig, Chekov on Original ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90
Walter Koenig, who memorably played Chekov in the original "Star Trek" series and seven "Star Trek" feature films, died Sunday in Los Angeles.
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Rest In Peace 
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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