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QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 20, 2007 -> 08:37 AM) That's the cost reduction factor I mentioned earlier, and it will undoubtedly be a major argument they will make to get it done. Delivery is not the only difference. Its a whole different product, different content, different hardware. Its paid service for one, not free. For two, its hundreds of channels of audio, not 15. There are other differences as well. The closest analogy is cable and regular TV (though that is still not a perfect comparison for a few key reasons). Sure, people turn on a TV in any case, and yeah, its AV signals they are receiving. But look what happened with cable TV, and satelite. In both cases, the government is forcing competition, because markets with one cable company are getting screwed on rates. The same thing will happen here. Once SiriuXM gets their market to where 50%+ of people have it (like cable/satelite TV), the rates will start to skyrocket. That's the nature of a monopoly. And in the case of radio, since you need different devices and have entirely different content, I'd suggest that satelite radio is much more seperate as a market from conventional radio, than cable TV is from network TV. Therefore, again, more argument that its a monopoly. Seems hard to believe that the FCC would want to create a monster like that, which they would have to break apart later anyway. Another key area that it is different is the TV industry was/is producing profits. How will the public be served if one or both were to go out of business?

I'm guessing eventually there would be a tiered structure like cable TV. Eliminate the overlap in music stations and offer premium packages which mix both stations offerings. Maybe a-la cart sports programming.

QUOTE(Soxy @ Feb 20, 2007 -> 08:25 AM) 5th teen dies. My parents went and visited the boy I used to babysit (family friends), and heard from his parents that the McGee had some serious TBI and spinal cord injuries--and they weren't sure he would make it. So, I'm not surprised that this has happened. I am so sorry, E

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 20, 2007 -> 07:53 AM) How the F is a mom giving the kid a gun and telling him to go get revenge on someone a fault of the educational system? I know our educational system has big problems, but how are those two even close to related? That might have been the worst use of the victim card I have ever seen. I hope this was just poor writing and bad positioning in the article. But it does hit the heart of something I believe strongly. Parents are in charge of their kids education. Every kids is home schooled. Some parents may elect to sub-contract some of the education to others, schools, after school programs, sports, Church, etc. They have to realize you can delegate authority, but not responsibility. So I will agree that child's education system broke down, but it doesn't sound like it was the school system.

QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Feb 19, 2007 -> 04:26 PM) Apologize? To the likes of you on an internet message board? Puh-leeze. It's politics. Bring your thick skin or go home. You liberals are adorable. Are you saying that lies are acceptable in politics? This report is false but no sense of regret for passing it on? If honesty is adorable to you, that is sad.

the difference with this team making the playoffs or not will be luck, effort, and momentum, they have the talent.

not certain how I feel about this.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 20, 2007 -> 07:40 AM) They will have problems with the whole monopoly, no competition thing though. I am sure if they agreed to the merger, they know something we don't. I doubt they would put this much time and money into something, without reasonable expectations of it success. Damn, I think I just described the 2006 Cubs season in a nutshell!

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 20, 2007 -> 07:42 AM) For those who are asking this question... No, I do NOT work at IBM. Thank you. At least not anymore

Linked And head shaking time for me: Education system? Education starts at home, and this woman should be spending time in prison, the same sentence her son receives.

I have a couple other caps with that fabric and in the heat, they perform very well. Easily my favorite fabric and I am ordering one from mlb.com

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2007/02/19/D8ND737G0.html MIAMI (AP) -- A premature baby that doctors say spent less time in the womb than any other surviving infant is to be released from a Florida hospital Tuesday. Amillia Sonja Taylor was just 9 1/2 inches long and weighed less than 10 ounces when she was born Oct. 24. She was delivered 21 weeks and six days after conception. Full-term births come after 37 to 40 weeks.

Happy Birthday!

I was just reading one article that pointed out that both companies are losing money. that should work in there favor.

QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Feb 16, 2007 -> 03:31 PM) 4-6 days? My Cubs to English dictionary says "Spring Training May Start for Kerry Wood" Fixed it. In other news the Yankees and Rangers and wooing Woods with offers in the $70M/6 range.

There doesn't seem to be too many beginners, could be because it's a baseball site, or perhaps they were intimidated into not exposing themselves.

Didn't DirectTV and Dish try to merge a few years back? I thought that was turned down.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 19, 2007 -> 08:54 PM) I just don't agree that regular radio is in the same market, really, as conventional radio. But then, this argument right here is exactly the one likely in DOJ board rooms, and then possibly in court. What makes up the market, exactly? The only difference is delivery method, plus the consumer still has the option to pay zero and receive over the air content. Add in Podcasts, etc. and I could see it passing Of the six or seven subscribers I know that have Sirius, all have it because it was installed in the vehicles they bought, and none are Sterns fans. Very unscientific research, but fwiw. I was planning on buying a XM system before the baseball season started, so this is probably all good. Final note on Sterns success forcing a merger, I was thinking the opposite, Sirius didn't achieve the critical mass they were looking for and made themselves available. If they thought they could have caught XM, they probably would have continued to compete. QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 19, 2007 -> 08:54 PM) I just don't agree that regular radio is in the same market, really, as conventional radio. But then, this argument right here is exactly the one likely in DOJ board rooms, and then possibly in court. What makes up the market, exactly?

QUOTE(jackie hayes @ Feb 19, 2007 -> 10:33 AM) Fox reports they're going with Norv Turner. Best guy left. I like the picks that the Cowboys and Chargers have made. Both were good fits.

From the AP

Linked How many people have been murdered, couple broken up, and pounds gained based on his invention? RIP

Interesting news. I wonder if this will cause rates to increase without competition, or decrease with reduction in advertising expenses, administrative, etc. Or stay the same?

QUOTE(bmags @ Feb 19, 2007 -> 10:01 AM) so my friend sent me a youtube link of this. it is fox new's attempt of a "the daily show". It is beyond bad. I mean, beyond bad. link?

QUOTE(Mplssoxfan @ Feb 2, 2007 -> 04:01 PM) As someone who will probably have to choose between Al Franken and Norm Coleman, I have but one thing to say. Yuk. Amen to that.