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I'm currently a cable subscriber and considering moving to satellite. I just finished looking over the dish network programming line-up for their standard packages and frankly I'm not impressed. If I counted correctly 33 of the 120 channels in the CLASSIC BRONZE 100 PLUS package are radio stations, 20 are sports alternative (whatever that is), there are an additional 30 sports themed channels with themes like sports south, north Ohio sports, etc. and 12 religious themed channels.
I'm not interested in paying to listen to radio stations on TV. I have a lifetime subscription Sirius radio so I don't need to pay for TV radio. I like some sports, but I'm not interested in paying for 50 channels of sports. Maybe some people like that and I have no problem if that is their interest, but it's not mine. Some people like the religious channels - I don't watch them and don't want to pay for them.
The real point is that all TV providers (that I know of) are taking a one-size-fits-all approach to TV programming. The attitude is - here's my 100 channel line-up take it or leave it, if you don't like that here's 250 channels for you take it or leave it. I predict that some day one will be able to pick and choose the channels one wants to watch and is willing to pay for - Would I pay to watch the home shopping network - not on your life. Would I pay to watch CNN yup, how about A&E - yes, so long as their programming remained good. How about the cartoon network - only if I had kids in the house - which I don't.
The cost structure should be such that subscribers only pay for the channels they want to receive, CNN $1/month; cartoon network $.30/month, Home shopping network - they pay you $.20/month, you get the idea. The more popular a network becomes the more money it can charge and the more money it makes. I think this sort of structure will happen some day.
I'm not interested in paying to listen to radio stations on TV. I have a lifetime subscription Sirius radio so I don't need to pay for TV radio. I like some sports, but I'm not interested in paying for 50 channels of sports. Maybe some people like that and I have no problem if that is their interest, but it's not mine. Some people like the religious channels - I don't watch them and don't want to pay for them.
The real point is that all TV providers (that I know of) are taking a one-size-fits-all approach to TV programming. The attitude is - here's my 100 channel line-up take it or leave it, if you don't like that here's 250 channels for you take it or leave it. I predict that some day one will be able to pick and choose the channels one wants to watch and is willing to pay for - Would I pay to watch the home shopping network - not on your life. Would I pay to watch CNN yup, how about A&E - yes, so long as their programming remained good. How about the cartoon network - only if I had kids in the house - which I don't.
The cost structure should be such that subscribers only pay for the channels they want to receive, CNN $1/month; cartoon network $.30/month, Home shopping network - they pay you $.20/month, you get the idea. The more popular a network becomes the more money it can charge and the more money it makes. I think this sort of structure will happen some day.
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I'm speechless.
I'm speechless.
I was too, but that was because I was laughing so hard...
Daisy Ridley to Star in New Take on 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea' at Paramount+
I'm not usually a fan of remakes but the description provided in the article does intrigue me.
I'm not usually a fan of remakes but the description provided in the article does intrigue me.
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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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Love this guy's channel. Looks like Walmart has thrown in the towel when it comes to conventional car batteries.
I bought a new AGM battery from Walmart about a year ago, it is already needing replacing. I thought about just buying a regular battery but from what I've read, that might not be a smart move. Might check my Forscan program and see if I can change the battery type from AGM.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awe7kY5nvdU
I bought a new AGM battery from Walmart about a year ago, it is already needing replacing. I thought about just buying a regular battery but from what I've read, that might not be a smart move. Might check my Forscan program and see if I can change the battery type from AGM.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awe7kY5nvdU
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Now right up front....this is NOT intended to devolve into a "pot is good" vs "pot is bad" thread. The whole point is to make you aware of a potential problem that a person can develop when they start smoking pot at a young age. Not that they WILL, but CAN. Kinda like getting lung cancer from smoking cigs....some do, some don't. The purpose of posting this news story is to keep anyone from paying an outrageous emergency room bill......knowledge is power.
While this may not affect you, you might run into someone who is experiencing these symptoms and can share the info. Fortunately, it looks like stopping smoking is the cure and isn't a permanent condition.
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While this may not affect you, you might run into someone who is experiencing these symptoms and can share the info. Fortunately, it looks like stopping smoking is the cure and isn't a permanent condition.
Woman's health in ruins after she began doing cannabis aged just 15
A Michigan teenager who began using cannabis at 15 has been hospitalized twice after developing a debilitating illness that causes uncontrollable vomiting and agonizing stomach pains.
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Season 2 order already in hand:
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1
I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1
I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
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I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.
Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home thoughI don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.
Say, I don't wear socks or shoes in my house either. But for a captain in Star Fleet it looks bad to be walking around the academy with no shoes. Gives off 1960 Hippie vibes.Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home though
You say that like it's a Bad thing or something ...
For a whole generation of adults it was in the 1960s and 1970s.You say that like it's a Bad thing or something ...
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I set up a music server for my brother a few years ago. It's basically a small headless computer but it needs to have a DHCP IP address reserved for it in the router settings. This was easy to do in his DSL router. He's switching to Starlink now and I was wondering if these setting are easily accessible in the Starlink router. I'm pretty sure he will be getting the latest V5 router.
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If you can restrict the DHCP address space to assign addresses to one end of the subnet (i.e. x.x.x.50+), you can manually assign the IP address on pretty much any operating system. This is a default behavior on several popular routers. As the Router Mini only supports 235 devices, I expect that's already done.
Another option is to use a router that supports PoE to power the antenna. This article discusses that option (under PoE Power heading):
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Another option is to use a router that supports PoE to power the antenna. This article discusses that option (under PoE Power heading):
Starlink V5 Is Here: What RVers Need to Know
Overview of the new Starlink V5 model along with comparison to the previous V4 model along with a recommended setup for mobile internet users.
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The new curated multiview is now live.
While on many of the sports channels and non sports channels there is a multi view option button. It will pull up a side bar with many different multi view options.
While on many of the sports channels and non sports channels there is a multi view option button. It will pull up a side bar with many different multi view options.
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Well at least they won't have to be dealing with him again.
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Just finished S2. Watching Gary Oldman as deshvilved, dejected MI-6 agent, Jackson Lamb, is one of the best things streaming right now. Already 2 more seasons in the works. HIGHLY recommended. And yes, Mick Jagger sings the theme.
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Ham Radio 2.0
Time for another AWESOME video from Ham Radio 2.0!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZnyGKBjy2Mg
Direct YouTube Link - Wait Until You See This Distance #HamRadio #DX #Shortwave
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View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZnyGKBjy2Mg
Direct YouTube Link - Wait Until You See This Distance #HamRadio #DX #Shortwave
Ham Radio 2.0 Website
Ham Radio 2.0 on Facebook
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