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Chris_taylor on "This Day In Portland Radio History (May)"

Chris_taylor — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:19:38 +0000

I'm a tad bit late to this thread. Post on May 2nd. "1973 KGW's "Open Door" program received the George Foster Peabody Award for 1972, in N. Y. C." I have a copy of that very award in my studio.

Skybill9 on "Massive tornado hits Moore, Okla., home of KOMA"

Skybill9 — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:15:16 +0000

A fellow pen-smith in England is helping too. 100% (minus eBay fees if any) will go to the Red Cross. He even pays the shipping. <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/hand-crafted-Life-of-Ra-Egyptian-pen-CHARITY-EVENT-100-TO-OKLAHOMA-VICTIMS-/200926399751?#ht_5306wt_765" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/hand-crafted-Life-of-Ra-Egyptian-pen-CHARITY-EVENT-100-TO-OKLAHOMA-VICTIMS-/200926399751?#ht_5306wt_765</a>

Uncle Mort on "Massive tornado hits Moore, Okla., home of KOMA"

Uncle Mort — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:14:06 +0000

How it's sposed to work should include BOTH kinds of help. Grandstanding political hacks like Glenn Beck tend to get in the way, want special attention, bring the wrong stuff, without knowing how to distribute it. Should we all drive to Oklahoma with teddy bears? National relief makes sense to me.

edselehr on "The Nixonesque Obama Administration"

edselehr — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:13:11 +0000

Deane, I've heard you call leftists self-proclaimed "victims" while at the same time calling the Democratic administration "thugs", meaning that those on the right are claiming victimhood. Which is it?

HD on "The Nixonesque Obama Administration"

HD — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:08:23 +0000

Fast & Furious-gate. IRS-gate. Benghazi-gate. AP spying-gate. ...and those are just the latest to come out. WPE. You lemmings are welcome to follow this guy off a cliff. We'll be watching.

Czarcasm on "Cabana Boy Out at Live 95.5?"

Czarcasm — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:01:23 +0000

From his just-updated Facebook page: " The good news - I'm not leaving Live 95.5 or radio entirely. In addition to some exciting new challenges in my commercial real estate career, I will be hosting a show or two on the weekends. So all good! I'll still be here for you (on a limited basis). It's time to focus more on the "biz" and less on the "show."

edselehr on "Massive tornado hits Moore, Okla., home of KOMA"

edselehr — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:57 +0000

Official fatality numbers have been revised down to 24 dead - thank goodness. There seems to have been some double or triple reporting of numbers.

DarkStar on ""The Morning Mess' With Tanya, Nikki & Mike" On KBFF"

DarkStar — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:52:27 +0000

Listened yesterday morning for a while... It's definitely a mess.

dodger on "Massive tornado hits Moore, Okla., home of KOMA"

dodger — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:42:27 +0000

When will "progressive" groups be finding their ways to Moore? Glenn Beck drove with several trucks of relief aid through the night last night to Moore and now has raised just under $300k since last night while FEMA is still waiting to get there. You see THIS is how it's supposed to work. Not government help, people help. It's how it was for generations and it still works. Though most on this board HATE Beck, why not help out with a donation since he's there now, helping folks NOW and every penny goes to the people of Moore. <a href="http://mercuryone.fundly.com/2013-midwest-tornado-relief" rel="nofollow">http://mercuryone.fundly.com/2013-midwest-tornado-relief</a>

Uncle Mort on "Massive tornado hits Moore, Okla., home of KOMA"

Uncle Mort — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:54:57 +0000

I was paraphrasing, about typically meanspirited Republican senators whose idea of help is inviting people to pray to the gawd who started the tornado. Why isn't a major catastrophe seen as a 'national security threat' instead of $$ that has to be robbed from another needy Peter to pay Paul?

Deane Johnson on "Massive tornado hits Moore, Okla., home of KOMA"

Deane Johnson — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:16:28 +0000

"Okla senators say screw disaster relief, costs money better spent on corportate welfare:" Uncle Mort, the article says no such thing. You're certainly full of bullshit this morning. Why turn a thread addressing a major tragedy like this into a political cheap shot? Certainly says a lot about you.

Uncle Mort on "Massive tornado hits Moore, Okla., home of KOMA"

Uncle Mort — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:06:33 +0000

Okla senators say screw disaster relief, costs money better spent on corportate welfare: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/20/oklahoma-senators-disaster-relief_n_3309234.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/20/oklahoma-senators-disaster-relief_n_3309234.html</a> ...Sens. Jim Inhofe and Tom Coburn, both Republicans, are fiscal hawks who have repeatedly voted against funding disaster aid for other parts of the country. They also have opposed increased funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which administers federal disaster relief. Late last year, Inhofe and Coburn both backed a plan to slash disaster relief to victims of Hurricane Sandy. In a December press release, Coburn complained that the Sandy Relief bill contained "wasteful spending," and identified a series of items he objected to, including "$12.9 billion for future disaster mitigation activities and studies." Coburn spokesman John Hart on Monday evening confirmed that the senator will seek to ensure that any additional funding for tornado disaster relief in Oklahoma be offset by cuts to federal spending elsewhere in the budget.

Deane Johnson on "Massive tornado hits Moore, Okla., home of KOMA"

Deane Johnson — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:54:38 +0000

"When you worked at KOMA, where were the studios? Next to the tower? Does the studio building still exist? I know you have a site that posted studios, are there any pics of this?" In the 1960's, the studios were in Moore at the tower site. Big concrete structure built to take a lot of punishment. We had a 275 KW diesel generator and 30 days fuel stored underground. It would run the entire building including the 50 KW transmitter. During extremely severe weather, we would switch to the generator so there would be no interruption in case of a power outage. I visited the site about 5 years ago and a new building had been built at the base of the towers to hold the new 50KW solid state transmitter. The studio building had been remodeled multiple times and expanded over the years, and was completely empty. It was for sale. Renda Broadcasting out of Pittsburgh owned it at that time. I don't have a photo of the outside at hand, but I sort of remember one somewhere. I certainly wish I had shot much more. Who would have known KOMA's history would be so enduring and of so much interest 50 years later, at least in the middle of the U.S.

stevethedj on "Who's sleeping on the job this morning at Clear Channel?"

stevethedj — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:52:02 +0000

Whos left in the building that still works there.

Andrew on "Who's sleeping on the job this morning at Clear Channel?"

Andrew — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:36:19 +0000

Hey, at least you weren't hearing ten minutes of dead air or a commercial playing over the news, as happened for about a year on the weekends on KPOJ before they flipped to sports.

Valerie ring on "Abercrombie CEO hates fat chicks"

Valerie ring — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:25:42 +0000

I saw this in the L.A. Times last month and still can't find actual "Fat Chick quotes" actually attributed to A&F's CEO.

Monster on "Into darkness"

Monster — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:16:31 +0000

Actually Lucas didn't make those prequels for the fanboys. He made them for himself and when a bunch of nerds started complaining he said "fuck you all, I'm done". Abrahms is expected to return Star Wars to the fanboys.

Monster on "Abercrombie CEO hates fat chicks"

Monster — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:09:22 +0000

Never been in that store. My 14 year old daughter has but I refuse to go in.

moloch on "Abercrombie CEO hates fat chicks"

moloch — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:14 +0000

Why is that dude's sister in that abercrombie n fitch ad photo topless?

itsvern on ""The Morning Mess' With Tanya, Nikki & Mike" On KBFF"

itsvern — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:23:33 +0000

The Morning Mess, lol

semoochie on "Who's sleeping on the job this morning at Clear Channel?"

semoochie — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:11:31 +0000

It was earlier reported here that K103's stream airs a fair amount of 60s oldies overnight. Why, I have no idea. I'm not sure there are any 70s left on the actual station. I haven't heard any for awhile.

itsvern on "Who's sleeping on the job this morning at Clear Channel?"

itsvern — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:06:13 +0000

So i'm listening to Portland IHeart Radio and connect to K103. What do i hear? Born To Be Wild! Earlier i heard American Pie! They said "Deep Cuts!" Just to make sure i turn on the FM radio. Maroon 5 is on. The Facebook posts have some saying they love this ststion! Deep Cuts or the real K103?

Brianl on "Abercrombie CEO hates fat chicks"

Brianl — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:09:39 +0000

Alfredo - umm do you blame him?

Alfredo_T on "Abercrombie CEO hates fat chicks"

Alfredo_T — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:55:30 +0000

The guy in that Abercrombie & Fitch ad looks like he has a big woodie!

Brianl on "Abercrombie CEO hates fat chicks"

Brianl — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:52:34 +0000

Wow. I guess the money us fat-asses carry with us isn't as green as the "sexy" people. Glad I've never shopped there in the first place. If you're against us tank-asses, fine. But to have such a condescending, cavalier about it and project that as the culture of your entire company is unacceptable.

Alfredo_T on "Tesla's fight with America's car dealers"

Alfredo_T — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:20:01 +0000

60 kW is about 80 horsepower. 85 kW is about 114 horsepower. 60 kW is about the rated output of the engine in my 1992 Hyundai Excel (RIP). 85 kW is about the rated output of the engines in most Mazda Miatas (some high powered models had engines as powerful as 110 kW). In practice, how does an electric car perform for acceleration compared to an internal combustion car? Does the low end torque of the motor make for quicker acceleration, even though the horsepower rating is smaller? Or, is the low end torque offset by the weight of the batteries? (My apologies for throwing in geeky engineering questions here...)

Craig_Adams on "This Day In Portland Radio History (May)"

Craig_Adams — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:43:06 +0000

MAY 21ST. TODAY IN PORTLAND RADIO HISTORY 1902 Samuel "Sam" Herrick was born in Williamsport, PA. KGW Covered Wagon Days co-star, 32-35. 1923 Bob Hinz was born in Corvallis. KOAP-FM Director of Operations, 1974-84/Program Dir., 67-69. 1928 KFEC moved its transmitter from The Meier & Frank building to The M & F Delivery Depot bldg 1930 The Chamber of Commerce wrote to FRC to stop KVEP from broadcasting offensive utterances. 1982 Brownlow, Brownlow & Ward sold KOHI to Volcano Broadcasting for $150,000. (Forrest Smith).

jr_tech on "Ray ManzarekTakes the Soft Parade"

jr_tech — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:05:41 +0000

Indeed, We just lost a great musician! RIP Ray. In addition to playing Doors music, I had to pull out the Manzarek CD of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana today: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYFvDM3JMws&list=PLD9F67F8A097BF470" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYFvDM3JMws&list=PLD9F67F8A097BF470</a> Genius, for sure.

Skybill9 on "Time For A Fun Thread"

Skybill9 — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:01:25 +0000

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5UUS0B3Gag" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5UUS0B3Gag</a> One of my favorites! More fun tunes! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpAoX6IxoFo" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpAoX6IxoFo</a>

Skybill9 on "Abercrombie CEO hates fat chicks"

Skybill9 — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:38:33 +0000

"I will not enter one of their stores." Me either. I bought a down jacket from them about 20 years ago and haven't been in one of their stores since.

paulwalker on "Abercrombie CEO hates fat chicks"

paulwalker — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:34:18 +0000

I will not enter one of their stores. For two reasons: One, I'm 54 and they don't want me, despite being in shape. Two, I don't have six-pack abs like the models at the entrance. Good luck with this business model.

paulwalker on "Massive tornado hits Moore, Okla., home of KOMA"

paulwalker — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:25:43 +0000

Mark, yeah, we have something in common, both working in OKC. And both wanting to get out of there ASAP! (Am I right?) That being said, OKC people are great. They love their trucks, they love their football, and they love helping their neighbors.

MarkAndrews on "Massive tornado hits Moore, Okla., home of KOMA"

MarkAndrews — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:17:14 +0000

I lived in Moore when I programmed KEBC from 1989 to 1991... My old house was south of the 1999 tornado and about a mile north of this one. Too close for comfort, even from Arizona! Fortunately, my wonderful neighbors in Moore along with their kids (and grandkids) are all safe. On the TV coverage, I saw the three 1520 towers winking away in the nighttime background... I could see those from my house. Deane is absolutely right... The people of Oklahoma will show the country how to help friends and strangers alike when it comes to a disaster like this... We can all learn a lesson from their example. Meanwhile, prayers for the victims and the rescuers alike will be most appreciated...

missing_kskd on "Massive tornado hits Moore, Okla., home of KOMA"

missing_kskd — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:13:04 +0000

I am always happy to be living here were we don't see that kind of thing. My last trip to the Midwest was interesting! I got caught up in the flooding and it was intense. Today, I saw a picture linked on Reddit where somebody took a photo of friends at a school event and that big storm was in the background. Scary stuff, and it's almost as if they didn't even care.

paulwalker on "Massive tornado hits Moore, Okla., home of KOMA"

paulwalker — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:53:30 +0000

Piers Morgan just announced a figure of 90+ dead. This could be bigger than Joplin, making it the most destructive one tornado in our recorded tornado history. Interestingly, there have been two other major tornadoes that hit Moore in the past 14 years. Coincidence, or some sort of meteorologic effect? Vit, nature is not political, but I get your point. Deane, thanks for the history. I can imagine KOMA's towers being built in Moore when there was little population there. The fact that a subdivision and a school, (now notorious), is named after the towers is now a part of radio history. Fascinating. When you worked at KOMA, where were the studios? Next to the tower? Does the studio building still exist? I know you have a site that posted studios, are there any pics of this?