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There's an "Allen's Alley" here in Stratford Ontario. It is a short walkthrough from a street back to the rear entrances of some retail shops and the parking lot.
Archie
There's an "Allen's Alley" here in Stratford Ontario. It is a short walkthrough from a street back to the rear entrances of some retail shops and the parking lot.
Archie
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As a light-hearted post I wanted to hear from others. While out on my morning run I saw a restaurant that, years ago (about 20), was called Molly McGee's. It could have been pure coincidence. There
As a light-hearted post I wanted to hear from others. While out on my morning run I saw a restaurant that, years ago (about 20), was called Molly McGee's. It could have been pure coincidence. There
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I've had some good off-board conversations about this; moderation has been turned off.
Ryan
I've had some good off-board conversations about this; moderation has been turned off.
Ryan
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Ryan Ellett
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#889
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Thanks Ryan.
Allan
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Allan Foster
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You can also stream WAMU's program The Big Broadcast on Sunday nights from 7pm to 11pm. You can find the site at https://www.wamu.org. You can also find their streaming service and Tune-In. They have
You can also stream WAMU's program The Big Broadcast on Sunday nights from 7pm to 11pm. You can find the site at https://www.wamu.org. You can also find their streaming service and Tune-In. They have
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How said is it that we have allowed ourselves to devolve into those things you have brought at least to my attention. I was offended at what they did but instead of a long diatribe in here which would
How said is it that we have allowed ourselves to devolve into those things you have brought at least to my attention. I was offended at what they did but instead of a long diatribe in here which would
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OTRR friends,
As many have noticed, the post about Wisconsin Public Radio's change was quickly devolving into a very unproductive thread. It was becoming commentary on current events which, while
OTRR friends,
As many have noticed, the post about Wisconsin Public Radio's change was quickly devolving into a very unproductive thread. It was becoming commentary on current events which, while
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Ryan Ellett
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Claire,
All good, but I like the commercials and music, and I think it damages a piece of art and social and cultural history and, in the case of music, often something beautiful to delete them from
Claire,
All good, but I like the commercials and music, and I think it damages a piece of art and social and cultural history and, in the case of music, often something beautiful to delete them from
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Well, here’s a start: I listen to downloads from the OTRR library as well as Down These Mean Streets and RelicRadio podcasts. I don’t have much money at present, but I’m going to write to
Well, here’s a start: I listen to downloads from the OTRR library as well as Down These Mean Streets and RelicRadio podcasts. I don’t have much money at present, but I’m going to write to
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Re: Wisconsin Public Radio Ends OTR Broadcast Saying, "It's Racist and Sexist"
Enough is enoughI can not take it anymore!!!
They are trying to...... no, what I mean they are erasing our past, our history, they want to crash everything, the good and the bad and most important all
Enough is enoughI can not take it anymore!!!
They are trying to...... no, what I mean they are erasing our past, our history, they want to crash everything, the good and the bad and most important all
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Re: Wisconsin Public Radio Ends OTR Broadcast Saying, "It's Racist and Sexist"
Bob, the host Norman Gilliland really made the shows come alive. He would intro each show with some facts about the actors, the sponsor, the writers, the producer, the singer/band, or even the foley
Bob, the host Norman Gilliland really made the shows come alive. He would intro each show with some facts about the actors, the sponsor, the writers, the producer, the singer/band, or even the foley
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Re: Wisconsin Public Radio Ends OTR Broadcast Saying, "It's Racist and Sexist"
"... ultimately, these programs don’t represent the values of WPR and The Ideas Network’s focus on public service through news and information."
Not being from Wisconsin, I have never heard this
"... ultimately, these programs don’t represent the values of WPR and The Ideas Network’s focus on public service through news and information."
Not being from Wisconsin, I have never heard this
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Re: Wisconsin Public Radio Ends OTR Broadcast Saying, "It's Racist and Sexist"
It’s like banning Huck Finn or going after Howard Duff during the Red scare: ridiculous and pointless moves designed to placate the noisiest group. When did we start giving in to social
It’s like banning Huck Finn or going after Howard Duff during the Red scare: ridiculous and pointless moves designed to placate the noisiest group. When did we start giving in to social
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C. Nava
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#878
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Re: Wisconsin Public Radio Ends OTR Broadcast Saying, "It's Racist and Sexist"
Things are going crazy right now with the Black/White thing. Things that happened more than a century ago are being brought to light as if they are a current problem. It is insane and rediculous and
Things are going crazy right now with the Black/White thing. Things that happened more than a century ago are being brought to light as if they are a current problem. It is insane and rediculous and
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Re: Wisconsin Public Radio Ends OTR Broadcast Saying, "It's Racist and Sexist"
Ryan, I didn't see the Facebook discussion and am sorry that it got out of control.
That being said it's far more that one radio station, it's WPR's 41 radio stations that cover the entire state of
Ryan, I didn't see the Facebook discussion and am sorry that it got out of control.
That being said it's far more that one radio station, it's WPR's 41 radio stations that cover the entire state of
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Re: Wisconsin Public Radio Ends OTR Broadcast Saying, "It's Racist and Sexist"
Hey All,
I did call WPR to voice my concerns, I felt I had the right to. Why, because for many years, more than twenty, I 've given $500 per year, during WPR's fundraisers, directly to the locally
Hey All,
I did call WPR to voice my concerns, I felt I had the right to. Why, because for many years, more than twenty, I 've given $500 per year, during WPR's fundraisers, directly to the locally
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Pastor Gary
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Re: Wisconsin Public Radio Ends OTR Broadcast Saying, "It's Racist and Sexist"
This topic absolutely exploded on the Facebook group last week when it was announced. There were a lot of vitriolic comments, insults, and people leaving. Moderators had to shut down numerous threads.
This topic absolutely exploded on the Facebook group last week when it was announced. There were a lot of vitriolic comments, insults, and people leaving. Moderators had to shut down numerous threads.
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Re: Wisconsin Public Radio Ends OTR Broadcast Saying, "It's Racist and Sexist"
There is no doubt we're living in a time when the desire to condemn the past and hide it away is an easier solution to the new chattering classes than to contextualize it and attempt to understand
There is no doubt we're living in a time when the desire to condemn the past and hide it away is an easier solution to the new chattering classes than to contextualize it and attempt to understand
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Re: Wisconsin Public Radio Ends OTR Broadcast Saying, "It's Racist and Sexist"
Gary,
I think you raise a legitimate concern.
Anyone who’s listened to any amount of old time radio knows their some content that’s blatantly racist or sexist, and probably not suited
Gary,
I think you raise a legitimate concern.
Anyone who’s listened to any amount of old time radio knows their some content that’s blatantly racist or sexist, and probably not suited
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Re: Wisconsin Public Radio Ends OTR Broadcast Saying, "It's Racist and Sexist"
Hello Pastor Gary,
Your post is extremely interesting and informative and I'm glad you shared this information, which I would not have known otherwise.
I have been reluctant to post anything here on
Hello Pastor Gary,
Your post is extremely interesting and informative and I'm glad you shared this information, which I would not have known otherwise.
I have been reluctant to post anything here on
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#871
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