May 26, 2004 – The syndicated AC evening program, Delilah, which originates in Seattle, is moving from Jones Radio Networks. All Access Music Group reports that Delilah has signed with Premiere Radio Networks. The program airs on several stations in the Northwest and others throughout the US and Canada.
April 15, 2004 – The Seattle Seahawks have officially announced that Steve Raible will move from analyst to play-by-play and former CFL/NFL QB Warren Moon starts as analyst on KIRO-AM 710 live broadcasts.
That pictorial was a pleasant start to the morning. These were photos that boys of that era found in mens magazines which were stashed in attics of abandoned houses, along with old newspapers. June Wilkinson was certainly an eye-opener.
. . . and be the life of your next dinner party. Puker?
Only sure definition I had of “puker” was me all over the dashboard after four or five guzzles of Jim Beam ($4.80 a fifth back then). So I did a web search.
Radio guy with a “radio voice” and a phony “warm” delivery with mouth wide open, crisp pronunciation and a smile? Takes diaphragmatic breathing to an offensive level?
I can think of only one in Seattle radio if I’m close to the definition.
September 2000 – KCMS FM 105.3/Edmonds moved their transmitter to Cougar Mountain. Power has been lowered to compensate for the increased height. They were the last FM station in this area with a grandfathered power output – 115,000 watts. The current allowable maximum is 100,000.
Conference Call Reunion
Saturday, September 20, 1pm
Buffalo Wild Wings / 1614 Black Lake Rd, Olympia
Spouses welcomed
Great food, fun and beverages
Talk old Radio stories and tell lies
Who will the Guest Of Honor turn out to be?
Calling all Radio folks from Centralia to Chelan… from Shelton to Seattle… from Mount Vernon to Manson… from Aberdeen to Anacortes… from Olympia to Ocean Shores…
Be there and find out who steps out from the “Curtain Of Mystery.”
“Hey Beavis!”
“hhhuh huh?”
“Th that obituary said ‘TITular’, hhh ha.”
“Yeah, tit…hhhh huhhhh”
“HHhhhh, yeah”
“Hhhh, hey Butthead, you just said ‘ o bit**”
SLAP
“Shut up, Beavis.”
REWIND: 8/10/22 – KIRO 7 Seattle morning Meteorologist Nick Allard will be off work again to recover from back surgery last Thursday. He took time off earlier this year, which he says, “didn’t work and things continued to get worse”.
Alerts from Netflix pop up in my email almost daily. I delete them immediately without reading them. Most of the made for Netflix/Amazon/Paramount +/Showtime series jump the shark after the first season, some after only a few episodes. I only have Netflix as a perk from my cell phone carrier, Paramount + from a family member that shares her login info.
I started watching Dexter from Season One/Episode One. I am up to episode three. It has only been two weeks. Give me time to get through the first season and I will make a judgment.
Are you an avid tv watcher? Any suggestions on what to watch? What to avoid?
06/07/13 – (All Access) Seattle market Warm KRWM-FM 106.9 has announced the appointment of Carey Edwards as production director effective Monday, June 10. He recently arrived from on-air positions in Portland and Phoenix.
06/02/13 – (Seattle P-I) A section of North 34th Street between Fremont Avenue and Troll Avenue North in Seattle has been named J.P. Patches Place, in honor of Chris Wedes, who played the lovable clown on KIRO-TV from 1958 to 1981. Wedes died on July 22, 2012 after a long battle with cancer.
June 13, 2013 – McLean VA-based Gannett Co., Inc. has reached a deal to buy TV station owner Belo Corp. for about $1.5 billion in cash. Belo operates KING-TV, KONG-TV and NWCN in the Puget Sound market. Gannett, the largest U.S. newspaper publisher by circulation, owns USA Today and other newspapers as well as television stations. The deal nearly doubles Gannett’s portfolio from 23 to 43 stations and has to be approved by the FCC and at least two-thirds of Belo shareholders. Seattle Times, Belo, Gannett.
May 2011 – Newsman Tony Miner leaves KIRO radio. Minor becomes the Director of Programming & News at KGMI in Bellingham. His last day at KIRO was May 6. Previous to KIRO, Minor had worked at KING, KVI, KOMO, and KZOK.
April 2011 – Larry Gifford was named to succeed Ryan Hatch as Program Director of KIRO FM and KTTH.
Most recently PD at ESPN Radio’s west coast flagship KSPN in Los Angeles, and previous to that a two-year stint as PD of the ESPN Radio Network in Bristol, CT.
The KAYO Untouchables, were personalities such as Pat O’Day, Bob Fredericks, Herb Hall, Claude Brimm, Norm Apple, Tad Jones, Russ Norman, Lee Lucas, Jack Hemmingway (1958 & 1959). Top 40 before KJR adopted the format.
September 30, 2010, Bob Rivers announces at the end of his show that he and KZOK/CBS Radio could not come to terms on a contract renewal and he would be leaving KZOK.
Gary Crow was moved to morning drive for two weeks while auditions for the new, music intensive program took place.
“‘You don’t have a chance to explain anything to anybody,'” Maynard told the PI’s Bill Virgin, “‘I stayed for an hour after they pulled the plug, just answering one call after another, seven lines ringing non-stop as fast as I could answer them.’ from listeners asking what was going on.”
I don’t know why, something about the onset of autumn, makes me wish we had a KTVW channel 13 to kick around again. 1965, and Channel 13 buys syndicated 1950s detective shows for the “new season” of programming.
Ahhh, the good ol’ days.
Russ Norman was a true radio personality, but not a Top 40 jock in my memory. He wound down the grownups’ day with KING’s Stardust Time, mellow music and a delivery to match. When KING changed format, he jumped 60 Kc up the dial and renamed it KAYO’s Stardust Time. Russ would have sounded good on any network. He and Bill O’Mara worked at KFKF when I was there. Russ sold time and Bill was beat reporter in Seattle, sold time, and did sports reports in the afternoon as well as play-by-play.
I’ve seen Norm Apple listed somewhere before, but I remember “Bill Apple ’til 3:00”, as listed in the Times and P-I schedules. He played Pop, MOR, Jazz, whatever he liked. Remember those days?
Tad Jones was KAYO’s chief engineer. I frequently heard him doing various newscasts and airshifts.
Lee Lucas hosted the hour-long Lucky Lager Dance Time, 10:00 P.M. weeknights on KVI in 1960 or maybe ’61. Every major market on the west coast ran a local version of that show at that same time, and the theme song was Benny Goodman’s “Don’t Be That Way”.
3 hamburgers; french fries and coke combos at Wendy’s today, comparable to the same at McDonald’s avg. $41
Based on historical data, McDonald’s menu prices in 1965 were as follows:
French Fries: Approximately 10 cents for a standard serving, as fries were listed at this price in the 1950s and remained similarly priced into the early 1960s. A “large” fries option was not explicitly distinguished in most 1965 menus, but assuming a larger portion existed, it might have cost slightly more, around 15–20 cents, based on pricing trends for similar items.
Chocolate Milkshake (not a cheap Coke, which is just a shot of Coke syrup costing pennies: A triple-thick milkshake (chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry) was priced at 20 cents in the 1950s and early 1960s. By 1965, some sources suggest milkshakes had increased to about 25 cents.
Since the Big Mac was not available, a comparable meal might include a hamburger or cheeseburger instead. For context: Hamburger: 15 cents Cheeseburger: 19 cents
That is a 4000% increase in price. I’m feeling queazy. Before you say it was the meal I ate that makes me feel that way, let me stop you.
Nothing about the taste, smell and portions of fast food have changed since 1965, especially the likes of McDonald’s.
Now, fast-food workers are complaining they are not receiving tips. Baristas receive tips. Is that necessary?
***In the news: McDonald’s makes a statement on the tip credit
The fast-food giant has opted to end its membership in the National Restaurant Association as it takes a stand about lower-than-minimum wages paid by full-service restaurants.
*** McDonald’s, a global fast food chain, opposed the “tip wage system” prevalent in the U.S. restaurant industry and insisted that workers should receive more than the minimum wage.
— right, because the company is making billions off the customers and throws peanuts to their employees.
***McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said in a recent interview that “all kinds of workers should receive more than the federal minimum wage,” adding, “A fairer system is to abolish the tipping wage system and make sure that all workers receive the same minimum wage.”
— and the customer will pay even more. As wages rise, so do prices.
Bottom line… the workers will never be satisfied with their minimum wage and we will see a segment of the population demanding that tipping be the norm at fast-food joints, such as McD, sandwich shops, and likely your local 7-11.
IMHO– tipping is ony appropriate for hotel services, lawn care, caddies, and such. When did this expand to the guy behind the counter at Panera Bread?
The security guard, telephone customer service rep, bank teller are paid only a few dollars more than the cooks at Panda Express? No tips there. Those are people with families to support.
Ignore me, I am just an old Boomer yelling at the clouds.
The jar by the till with a sign “Feeling Tipsy?” NO! I run my own card through. The only job the clerk has is to glare at me for wasting her time.
I never NEVER use cash. I gave my barber my credit card and said, “Don’t forget your tip.” I never look at it. I went to one barber and paid cash. She asked if I wanted my change and I said, “Why wouldn’t I?”
Her I did not tip.
Asian-run nail salon in Lacey (there are two on every street corner and strip mall) my wife gives a $10 tip. The lady, in badly broken, something slightly resembling English, “No, we need more.”
My wife does her own nails now.
One of those 7-11 operations in Lacey, operated by a husband and wife, tried to get away with charging tax on bags of ice. I think their previous job was at a call center in Delhi.
Sept. 2 (UPI) — Three people, including a child and a woman in a wheelchair, were injured Monday evening in Pennsylvania after witnesses said a minivan plowed into a crowd.
The item doesn’t say how long after the witnesses made their statements the injuries occurred or whether they were related.
The third injured person has no newsworthy characteristics so is probably a middle-aged Caucasian heterosexual male who puts in an honest day’s work, is seldom recognized at home for his efforts, and just doesn’t deserve this added aggravation.
Local TV reports that Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick released a boilerplate on X in response to the incident, saying, “Dina and I are praying etc. . .”
Thoughts and prayers. I believe in the power of prayer. But how faithful are the Senator and Dina? Why is Dina being dragged into this? Does the Senator not know how to balance work and family life?
How much time will he give thought to this tragedy? Does he have a short attention span, is he easily distracted?
I would much rather hear from the judge at trial. Will his thoughts and prayers be with the families of the victims?
Because, in the mind of the right person, thoughts and prayers will resolve this issue. That is all we need.
“For your traveling convenience, please stand to the right and walk to the left.”
“Please stand on the right, and walk on the left.”
“Excuse me, travelers, for a smooth flow of traffic on this moving walkway, please stand to your right and leave the left side open for passing.”
Trump sues every federal judge in Maryland while, at this moment, 3:55 PM Pacific time, MSNBC has an AI discussion featuring Henry Winkler, CNN is gushing about Taylor Swift, and apparently all is right with the world.
We called it Questions and COMMENTS. This is the complete file of our first attempt at a FORUM. These had been missing after the transfer from one web hosting company to another, but were retrieved from the Internet Archive. These take us up to MAY 2020 and the COMMENTS currently in our QZVX database.
(From PDXradio.com)
KXXO Olympia has filed paperwork with the feds. Bustos is buying the Class C for $1.5MM. One would think an LMA will soon be in the offing? WHich of his formats will get dropped into this one?
Big signal that doesn’t cover a ton of people- runs from the S Seattle burbs down to about Longview.
There was a time that this type of news would really rattle some cages. There are so many choices for music, long-time KXXO listeners will reset their pre-sets or find a playlist/station online. Times have changed. In other towns, licenses have been turned in and owners walk away. $1.5 million is not a huge payday.
There has been a fair amount of speculation on this website that the CBS affiliation for Seattle-Tacoma will eventually return to Channel 11 for a FOURTH time, particular since CBS currently owns KSTW. If so, it would bring CBS back to 11 for the first time since the 1990s. This speculation has increased because another CBS owned-and-operated station, WUPA-TV channel 69, today became the CBS affiliate for Atlanta.
But I notice that most of the CBS O&Os that now are CBS network affiliates are branded only with their geographic locations — for example, “CBS Los Angeles,” or “CBS Baltimore.” No channel numbers. Only four of the affiliates (Texas, Sacramento, Miami, Philadelphia) incorporate a channel number logo on their website.
The new Atlanta affiliate doesn’t mention the channel number on its website. I don’t quite grasp why ANY of the stations would fail to promote the channel number. How is that smart branding?
If KSTW does eventually get the CBS affiliation back (which I assume might happen when CBS’s current contract with KIRO 7 expires) I wonder if it would simply be called “CBS Seattle” or whether it would include an identification as Channel 11. Or does it matter?
Yes, I doubt that we would hear KSTW Tacoma Channel 11, CBS for the great Northwest, as an identifier. It appears that all the network owned stations identify as network/city. Kind of a shame.
National Television Ownership Cap: A single entity can own any number of television stations nationwide as long as the station group collectively reaches no more than 39% of the national TV audience. Nexstar currently has stations reaching 63% of U.S. households, with the UHF discount (which counts UHF stations at 50% of the actual reach for calculating the cap) bringing it down to a compliant level. It’s uncertain how the combined company’s reach would be calculated, especially with discussions around potentially eliminating or modifying the UHF discount, according to NewscastStudio.
Local Television Ownership: Entities can own up to two television stations in the same market, provided certain conditions are met, such as one station not being among the top four rated or the service areas not overlapping. This rule has been subject to modifications and interpretations over the years, with recent court rulings overturning some restrictions like the “Top Four” rule, which prohibited owning two of the top four stations in a single market.
Past Scrutiny and Future Outlook: The FCC, under Democratic control in 2023, effectively blocked Standard General’s acquisition of Tegna due to concerns about potential layoffs and consumer pricing. However, a shift in the FCC’s priorities under the current Republican leadership, particularly under Chairman Brendan Carr, suggests a potential move towards relaxing ownership rules.
Arguments for and against consolidation
Broadcaster Arguments: Consolidation allows for operational efficiencies, potentially enabling companies to invest more in local news and programming, according to TVREV. They also argue that the rise of Big Tech platforms like Netflix and YouTube necessitates consolidation to compete effectively in the evolving media landscape.
Opponent Arguments: Critics, including public interest groups, express concerns that consolidation leads to reduced competition, diminished local news coverage, and homogenized content across markets. They worry that fewer owners controlling larger portions of the broadcast landscape could negatively impact the quality and variety of local programming.
The potential Nexstar-Tegna merger is currently undergoing the regulatory approval process. The outcome will likely be influenced by the FCC’s interpretation of existing regulations, the potential for further deregulation, and the broader debate about balancing economic realities with the public interest in a rapidly changing media landscape.
There was a necessary change in coding to some files here at the blog that caused some, not all, pictures to become over-sized. It’s a weird deal. Something to do with science and physics. Too complicated to explain here.
I have tracked down quite a bit of it and re-sized the pics to be easy on the eyes. There will be some stragglers amongst the pages. If you see a photo that looks too large or out of focus, drop me an email. I will fix those individual pics.
The quest for perfection continues.
For me, there was one exception: “D-O-D-G-E-R-S Song (Oh, Really? No, O’Malley)”, written by Herbert Baker and Danny’s wife, Sylvia Fine. I loved this the first time I heard it and I still do! There’s even a mention of Ron Fairly.
I remember downloading albums from Usenet newsgroups, when a three minute song took twenty minutes or so. Start the download, go to bed, get up eight hours later, listen to new album through the same 1″ speaker that provided the dial-up screech.
I’m feeling nostalgic, also missing Campho-Phenique.
Printed the original recipe for Caesar Salad from the Caesar Hotel in Tijuana
Opened a Nieman-Marcus charge account and ordered a crystal cat sculpture
Learned of Kurt Cobain’s suicide less than an hour after his body was discovered
Bought airline tickets which were delivered by messenger seven hours later
Prodigy was great on my 300 baud Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 100 portable computer. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch was the first paper online and every journalist in the country was suddenly packing a Model 100.
I had worked at Radio Shack since 1977 and was managing the computer department at Alderwood Mall when the 100 was introduced, so I took one home to learn all about it. My wife thought it was a stupid toy. We always watched the TV news and when Brokaw or Rather or Jennings said something earth-shattering, I’d gleefully remind her that I’d told her the same thing a week or two before.
Eva Marie Saint gave birth two days after picking up her 1955 Oscar for “On the Waterfront”. First words of her acceptance speech: “I may have the baby right here!”
Five soldiers were shot today at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia before an Army Sergeant in the area was able to bring the gunfire to a halt. President Donald J. Trump was briefed on the incident and stated, “I know nothing about it. I know Sergeant is hard. It’s a hard job. Since I’ve been in office, my Army is three times as big, just like my poll numbers. Everybody says the Sergeant is very talented, and I wish him well.”
Surprised to see CNN come right out with the identification of the shooter, because he is black. The story will likely get buried quickly by mainstream media if they go by their regular playbook.
As for comments from President Trump, CNN reports:
President Donald Trump vowed that the Army sergeant who allegedly shot five soldiers at the Fort Stewart military base in Georgia “will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” expressing concern and prayers for those impacted.
“Five people were seriously wounded and two very, very seriously hurt around 11:00 this morning. The shooter is now in custody and the Army Criminal Investigation Division is on site to ensure that the perpetrator of this atrocity, which is exactly what it is, will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Trump said today before remarks about an Apple investment in the Oval Office.
“The entire nation is praying for the victims and their families, and hopefully they’ll fully recover, and we can put this chapter behind. But we’re not going to forget what happened. We’re going to take very good care of this person that did this — horrible person,” Trump said.
CNN has reported an Army sergeant is in custody after he allegedly used his personal handgun to shoot five fellow soldiers this morning at Fort Stewart, according to base officials.
There have been over 260 shootings in the US since Trump took office, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive.
Trump’s Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also called the incident a “cowardly shooting” in a post on X.
“We owe profound gratitude to the law enforcement heroes who charged into danger. Swift justice will be brought to the perpetrator and anyone else found to be involved,” he said.
This Cornelius with a Q, used his own private firearm in the shooting.
Checking Internet AI search for a synopsis of these events:
Today, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, President Trump made statements to the media concerning the shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, where an army sergeant shot five soldiers.
During a White House event, Trump called the incident an “atrocity” and stated that the perpetrator would be “prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law”. He further mentioned that the Army Criminal Investigation Division was on-site to investigate the shooting.
The President also expressed his prayers for the victims and their families, hoping for their full recovery. The shooter was called a “horrible person,” and it was vowed that “we’re not going to forget what happened”.
According to CNN, an army sergeant is in custody in connection with the shooting. Reports indicate the victims are in stable condition and expected to recover.
I wonder what political beliefs were held by Qornelius, leading up to this decision he made.
CNN whipped out shooting statistics immediately.
But, let’s ask that question to AI concerning shootings during the first 198 days of the Obama admin. Should be able to whip those stats out quickly, heck, CNN could.
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The total number of shootings in the United States during the first 198 days of Barack Obama’s administration (January 20, 2009, to August 6, 2009) is not explicitly documented in comprehensive, publicly available datasets with precise daily or 198-day breakdowns. The term “shootings” is broad, potentially encompassing homicides, suicides, accidental shootings, police-involved shootings, and mass shootings, with varying definitions across sources. Below, I’ll provide an estimate based on available data, focusing on firearm-related incidents, and clarify the limitations.Available Data and EstimationFirearm Homicides: According to the CDC, in 2010, there were 11,078 firearm-related homicides in the U.S.. Assuming a roughly even distribution across the year, this translates to approximately 30.4 homicides per day (11,078 ÷ 365). For 198 days, this yields an estimated 6,019 firearm homicides (30.4 × 198).
Firearm Suicides: The CDC reported 19,392 firearm-related suicides in 2010. Similarly, this averages about 53.1 suicides per day (19,392 ÷ 365), resulting in an estimated 10,514 firearm suicides (53.1 × 198) over 198 days.
Accidental Shootings: Data from 2013 cites about 500 accidental shooting deaths annually. Assuming similar rates in 2009, this is roughly 1.4 per day (500 ÷ 365), or 277 accidental shooting deaths (1.4 × 198).
Mass Shootings: Using the Gun Violence Archive’s definition (four or more people shot, killed or injured), mass shootings were less frequent in 2009. A 2016 study noted the U.S. accounted for 90 of 292 global public mass shootings from 1966 to 2012. Obama’s eight-year presidency saw 41 mass shootings, averaging about 5.1 per year. Estimating 2–3 mass shootings in the first 198 days of 2009 (based on annual averages), these incidents might involve 8–12 deaths and 20–30 injuries, though specific 2009 data is sparse. The Binghamton shooting (April 3, 2009, 13 killed) is a confirmed event within this period.
Nonfatal Shootings: The Brady United statistics suggest 117,345 people are shot annually (including survivors), averaging 321 per day. For 2009, assuming similar rates, this estimates 63,558 total shootings (321 × 198), including both fatal and nonfatal incidents. Subtracting estimated deaths (homicides, suicides, accidental), roughly 46,748 nonfatal shootings (63,558 – 6,019 – 10,514 – 277) might have occurred.
Total EstimateCombining these figures, an estimated 63,558 total shootings (fatal and nonfatal) occurred in the first 198 days of Obama’s administration, including:~6,019 firearm homicides
~10,514 firearm suicides
~277 accidental shooting deaths
~46,748 nonfatal shootings (injuries)
This is a rough estimate, as data from 2009 is not broken down to this specific timeframe, and 2010–2013 figures are used as proxies.Limitations and ChallengesData Gaps: Comprehensive, daily shooting data for 2009 is not readily available. The Gun Violence Archive’s detailed tracking began in 2013, and earlier FBI or CDC data (e.g., Uniform Crime Reports or National Vital Statistics System) lack granular breakdowns for the exact 198-day period.
Definitional Variability: Sources differ on what constitutes a “shooting.” For example, the FBI’s active shooter data or Mother Jones’ mass shooting database (3+ killed since 2013) use narrower criteria than the Gun Violence Archive’s broader definition.
Underreporting: CDC data may underreport police-involved shootings or accidental deaths due to incomplete death certificate information.
Context: The estimate includes suicides (over half of firearm deaths) and nonfatal injuries, which significantly inflate the total compared to focusing solely on homicides or mass shootings.
Comparison to Modern DataFor context, recent data from the Gun Violence Archive (2025) reports 205 mass shootings by June 30, with 198 deaths and 881 injuries. Annual totals have risen significantly since 2009, with 417 mass shootings in 2019, 611 in 2020, and 689 in 2021, reflecting a worsening trend. However, mass shootings remain a small fraction of total shootings, with homicides and suicides dominating.
One disturbing note is that AI tells us data from 2009 is sparse.
SPARSE?
I think these things should be written down, kept in data files. Perhaps the government has such applications. Someone get Elon on the phone!
Someone start writing these things down, for Pete’s sake.
I am appalled, or “appled” as they say on tv news chryons, that you might use the word skimpy. A word one would use to describe clothing, or lack thereof, worn by Sally at Mac’s Bar, as she dances for tips. Good thing for spell check. Keeping emails pure and weeding out the God-less, forsaken language of evil-doers. Thank you, Microsoft.
To estimate the number of shootings in the first 198 days of Joe Biden’s administration (January 20, 2021, to August 6, 2021), we need to consider the broad definition of “shootings” as in the previous response, encompassing firearm-related homicides, suicides, accidental shootings, and nonfatal injuries, including mass shootings. Data from this period is more detailed than for 2009 due to the Gun Violence Archive (GVA) and other sources tracking incidents starting in 2013. Below is an estimate based on available information, with a focus on clarity and precision.Available Data and EstimationTimeframe: January 20, 2021, to August 6, 2021 (198 days).
Total Shootings (Fatal and Nonfatal):The GVA reported 44,868 total gun deaths in 2021, including 20,783 homicides (murders, justifiable homicides, and accidental homicides) and 24,090 suicides.
Additionally, the GVA noted 40,078 nonfatal shooting injuries in 2021. Combining these, approximately 84,946 total shootings (fatal and nonfatal) occurred in 2021 (44,868 deaths + 40,078 injuries).
Assuming an even distribution across the year (365 days), this averages about 232.9 shootings per day (84,946 ÷ 365). For 198 days, this estimates 46,114 total shootings (232.9 × 198).
Breakdown:Firearm Homicides: The GVA reported 20,783 homicides in 2021, or about 56.9 per day (20,783 ÷ 365). For 198 days, this estimates 11,266 homicides (56.9 × 198).
Firearm Suicides: With 24,090 suicides in 2021, this averages 66 per day (24,090 ÷ 365), yielding 13,068 suicides (66 × 198) over 198 days.
Accidental Shootings: Using a 2013 baseline of ~500 accidental shooting deaths annually (1.4 per day), this estimates 277 accidental deaths (1.4 × 198). Nonfatal accidental shootings are harder to quantify but are likely a small fraction of the total.
Nonfatal Injuries: Total shootings (46,114) minus estimated deaths (11,266 homicides + 13,068 suicides + 277 accidental deaths = 24,611) suggests ~21,503 nonfatal shooting injuries (46,114 – 24,611).
Mass Shootings: The GVA recorded 693 mass shootings in 2021, defined as incidents with four or more people shot (excluding the perpetrator). By August 6, 2021 (day 198), assuming a proportional distribution (693 ÷ 365 × 198), approximately 376 mass shootings occurred, resulting in an estimated 1,504–2,256 victims (assuming 4–6 victims per incident, including deaths and injuries). Specific incidents include:
March 16, 2021: Atlanta spa shootings (8 killed).
March 22, 2021: Boulder, Colorado, supermarket shooting (10 killed).
April 15, 2021: Indianapolis FedEx shooting (8 killed).
These high-profile cases contributed to over 700 people injured or killed in 139 mass shootings by April 28, 2021 (day 99 of Biden’s term). Extrapolating to day 198, mass shooting victims likely numbered 1,500–2,000.
Total EstimateBased on the above, an estimated 46,114 shootings occurred in the first 198 days of Biden’s administration, including:~11,266 firearm homicides
~13,068 firearm suicides
~277 accidental shooting deaths
~21,503 nonfatal shooting injuries
~376 mass shootings (with 1,504–2,256 victims, a subset of the total).
So, approximately 376 mass shootings occurred. That’s more than during the same time in this Trump administration . So, maybe people have calmed down. The numbers still aren’t good, but comparisons of real numbers can help shed light on the issue.
Standing in the Oval Office next to Cook, Trump announced Apple is adding $100 billion to the $500 billion pledge the company made in February to increase its investment in U.S. manufacturing and tech training. The announcement comes as Apple tries to avoid Trump’s tariffs on imports impacting the cost of its iPhones and computers in the U.S.
That was good morning radio. Lotsa Dad jokes and nonsense. Life is tough and a morning show that gives you silly things to laugh at (harmless, not nasty) takes your mind off things. That and a good cup of coffee.
October 5, 1922
Long-Bell Co. Town Takes Name of Longview
KELSO, Thursday, Oct. 5—Longview has been definitely decided upon as the name of the new Long-Bell Lumber Company community adjoining Kelso on the west, according to an announcement by R. A. Long, chairman of the board of directors of the Long-Bell Lumber Company, before his departure yesterday afternoon for Weed, Cal. This name was tentatively selected some time ago, but the presence of a Longview post-office in the state of Washington prevented immediate adoption of that name. The former Longview postoffice now has been abolished. Whether or not Longview and Kelso will be consolidated is a matter that is not yet ready for discussion, according to Mr. Long, nor will the new city be made a municipal corporation until the Long-Bell Company has carried out its development program, including construction of streets and sewers. The company prefers to do this itself rather than handle the work through the agency of a city administration.
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This was the final topic before we switched to the new page: Jeannie Seely dies; 86 years old
May 26, 2004 – The syndicated AC evening program, Delilah, which originates in Seattle, is moving from Jones Radio Networks. All Access Music Group reports that Delilah has signed with Premiere Radio Networks. The program airs on several stations in the Northwest and others throughout the US and Canada.
April 15, 2004 – The Seattle Seahawks have officially announced that Steve Raible will move from analyst to play-by-play and former CFL/NFL QB Warren Moon starts as analyst on KIRO-AM 710 live broadcasts.
From The Hollywood Reporter:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/bobby-hart-dead-last-train-clarksville-monkees-1236371660/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA-KO04_KgM&list=RDOA-KO04_KgM&start_radio=1
This duo created a lot of what we heard on the pop charts. Some good stuff, but a lot of bubble gum.
June died July 21, 2025 at her home in Long Beach, California. She had a pretty face and 8½ feet of measurements.
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2025/09/09/multimedia/09wilkinson-obit-07-kjqf/09wilkinson-obit-07-kjqf-jumbo.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp
https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/june-wilkinson-photos/
That pictorial was a pleasant start to the morning. These were photos that boys of that era found in mens magazines which were stashed in attics of abandoned houses, along with old newspapers. June Wilkinson was certainly an eye-opener.
For the most part, PNW radio personalities had conversational deliveries.
Name one “puker” in Seattle-Tacoma radio. I don’t recall any.
. . . and be the life of your next dinner party. Puker?
Only sure definition I had of “puker” was me all over the dashboard after four or five guzzles of Jim Beam ($4.80 a fifth back then). So I did a web search.
Radio guy with a “radio voice” and a phony “warm” delivery with mouth wide open, crisp pronunciation and a smile? Takes diaphragmatic breathing to an offensive level?
I can think of only one in Seattle radio if I’m close to the definition.
Who would that one person have been?
Chris Lane
I don’t remember him that well.
April 2004 – KGHO AM 920/Olympia changes call letters to KGTK and format from oldies to a simulcast of MegaTalk KITZ AM 1400/Silverdale.
September 2000 – KCMS FM 105.3/Edmonds moved their transmitter to Cougar Mountain. Power has been lowered to compensate for the increased height. They were the last FM station in this area with a grandfathered power output – 115,000 watts. The current allowable maximum is 100,000.
Conference Call Reunion
Saturday, September 20, 1pm
Buffalo Wild Wings / 1614 Black Lake Rd, Olympia
Spouses welcomed
Great food, fun and beverages
Talk old Radio stories and tell lies
Who will the Guest Of Honor turn out to be?
Calling all Radio folks from Centralia to Chelan… from Shelton to Seattle… from Mount Vernon to Manson… from Aberdeen to Anacortes… from Olympia to Ocean Shores…
Be there and find out who steps out from the “Curtain Of Mystery.”
My grits!
Oh, O.K.
https://www.thewrap.com/polly-holiday-dies-at-88-alice-actress/
“Hey Beavis!”
“hhhuh huh?”
“Th that obituary said ‘TITular’, hhh ha.”
“Yeah, tit…hhhh huhhhh”
“HHhhhh, yeah”
“Hhhh, hey Butthead, you just said ‘ o bit**”
SLAP
“Shut up, Beavis.”
REWIND:
07/20/06 – 1960s KING AM and TV host Frosty Fowler returns to the air Saturday mornings on KWDB AM 1110 Oak Harbor.
REWIND: 09/06/07 – KUBE-FM 93.3 Seattle morning host Rob The T-Man Tepper adds Z100 KKRZ-FM 100.3 Portland to syndication.
Elvis Presley was a natural blond. He died his hair black.
A promotional item from KXL Portland
Have another cup…
REWIND:
04/29/08 – Aaron Brown, former KING-TV/5 and KIRO-TV/7 Seattle and CNN anchor joined Wide Angle on PBS, ending his two year on-air absence.
Ron Olsen, who co-hosted The Scandinavian Hour, which appeared on half a dozen Seattle area stations, died April 26th, 2008 in Norway. He was 69.
REWIND: 8/10/22 – KIRO 7 Seattle morning Meteorologist Nick Allard will be off work again to recover from back surgery last Thursday. He took time off earlier this year, which he says, “didn’t work and things continued to get worse”.
Alerts from Netflix pop up in my email almost daily. I delete them immediately without reading them. Most of the made for Netflix/Amazon/Paramount +/Showtime series jump the shark after the first season, some after only a few episodes. I only have Netflix as a perk from my cell phone carrier, Paramount + from a family member that shares her login info.
I started watching Dexter from Season One/Episode One. I am up to episode three. It has only been two weeks. Give me time to get through the first season and I will make a judgment.
Are you an avid tv watcher? Any suggestions on what to watch? What to avoid?
I found this a while back. Start browsing, you’ll find something
https://rarefilmm.com/
By the descriptions, I would be interested in checking out some of these. Thanks for the link, Mr. Ellingson.
06/07/13 – (All Access) Seattle market Warm KRWM-FM 106.9 has announced the appointment of Carey Edwards as production director effective Monday, June 10. He recently arrived from on-air positions in Portland and Phoenix.
06/02/13 – (Seattle P-I) A section of North 34th Street between Fremont Avenue and Troll Avenue North in Seattle has been named J.P. Patches Place, in honor of Chris Wedes, who played the lovable clown on KIRO-TV from 1958 to 1981. Wedes died on July 22, 2012 after a long battle with cancer.
June 13, 2013 – McLean VA-based Gannett Co., Inc. has reached a deal to buy TV station owner Belo Corp. for about $1.5 billion in cash. Belo operates KING-TV, KONG-TV and NWCN in the Puget Sound market. Gannett, the largest U.S. newspaper publisher by circulation, owns USA Today and other newspapers as well as television stations. The deal nearly doubles Gannett’s portfolio from 23 to 43 stations and has to be approved by the FCC and at least two-thirds of Belo shareholders. Seattle Times, Belo, Gannett.
May 2, 2011 – KING FM dumps the commercials and returns to it’s previous listener-supported status.
May 2011 – Newsman Tony Miner leaves KIRO radio. Minor becomes the Director of Programming & News at KGMI in Bellingham. His last day at KIRO was May 6. Previous to KIRO, Minor had worked at KING, KVI, KOMO, and KZOK.
April 2011 – Larry Gifford was named to succeed Ryan Hatch as Program Director of KIRO FM and KTTH.
Most recently PD at ESPN Radio’s west coast flagship KSPN in Los Angeles, and previous to that a two-year stint as PD of the ESPN Radio Network in Bristol, CT.
The KAYO Untouchables, were personalities such as Pat O’Day, Bob Fredericks, Herb Hall, Claude Brimm, Norm Apple, Tad Jones, Russ Norman, Lee Lucas, Jack Hemmingway (1958 & 1959). Top 40 before KJR adopted the format.
November 8, 2010–After 15 years as a Conservative talk leader, 570 KVI flipped to “Greatest Hits of the ’60s and ’70s”.
September 30, 2010, Bob Rivers announces at the end of his show that he and KZOK/CBS Radio could not come to terms on a contract renewal and he would be leaving KZOK.
Gary Crow was moved to morning drive for two weeks while auditions for the new, music intensive program took place.
December 1, 2005 – 100.7 switches from mens club Hot Talk “The Buzz” to Country music “The Wolf”
“‘You don’t have a chance to explain anything to anybody,'” Maynard told the PI’s Bill Virgin, “‘I stayed for an hour after they pulled the plug, just answering one call after another, seven lines ringing non-stop as fast as I could answer them.’ from listeners asking what was going on.”
I don’t know why, something about the onset of autumn, makes me wish we had a KTVW channel 13 to kick around again. 1965, and Channel 13 buys syndicated 1950s detective shows for the “new season” of programming.
Ahhh, the good ol’ days.
Russ Norman was a true radio personality, but not a Top 40 jock in my memory. He wound down the grownups’ day with KING’s Stardust Time, mellow music and a delivery to match. When KING changed format, he jumped 60 Kc up the dial and renamed it KAYO’s Stardust Time. Russ would have sounded good on any network. He and Bill O’Mara worked at KFKF when I was there. Russ sold time and Bill was beat reporter in Seattle, sold time, and did sports reports in the afternoon as well as play-by-play.
I’ve seen Norm Apple listed somewhere before, but I remember “Bill Apple ’til 3:00”, as listed in the Times and P-I schedules. He played Pop, MOR, Jazz, whatever he liked. Remember those days?
Tad Jones was KAYO’s chief engineer. I frequently heard him doing various newscasts and airshifts.
Lee Lucas hosted the hour-long Lucky Lager Dance Time, 10:00 P.M. weeknights on KVI in 1960 or maybe ’61. Every major market on the west coast ran a local version of that show at that same time, and the theme song was Benny Goodman’s “Don’t Be That Way”.
Warren Saunders hosted Lucky Lager Dance Time on KING 1090 (1956)
Lucky Lager Dance Time was on KJR prior to moving to KING in February 1956.
3 hamburgers; french fries and coke combos at Wendy’s today, comparable to the same at McDonald’s avg. $41
Based on historical data, McDonald’s menu prices in 1965 were as follows:
French Fries: Approximately 10 cents for a standard serving, as fries were listed at this price in the 1950s and remained similarly priced into the early 1960s. A “large” fries option was not explicitly distinguished in most 1965 menus, but assuming a larger portion existed, it might have cost slightly more, around 15–20 cents, based on pricing trends for similar items.
Chocolate Milkshake (not a cheap Coke, which is just a shot of Coke syrup costing pennies: A triple-thick milkshake (chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry) was priced at 20 cents in the 1950s and early 1960s. By 1965, some sources suggest milkshakes had increased to about 25 cents.
Since the Big Mac was not available, a comparable meal might include a hamburger or cheeseburger instead. For context: Hamburger: 15 cents Cheeseburger: 19 cents
That is a 4000% increase in price. I’m feeling queazy. Before you say it was the meal I ate that makes me feel that way, let me stop you.
Nothing about the taste, smell and portions of fast food have changed since 1965, especially the likes of McDonald’s.
Now, fast-food workers are complaining they are not receiving tips. Baristas receive tips. Is that necessary?
***In the news: McDonald’s makes a statement on the tip credit
The fast-food giant has opted to end its membership in the National Restaurant Association as it takes a stand about lower-than-minimum wages paid by full-service restaurants.
*** McDonald’s, a global fast food chain, opposed the “tip wage system” prevalent in the U.S. restaurant industry and insisted that workers should receive more than the minimum wage.
— right, because the company is making billions off the customers and throws peanuts to their employees.
***McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said in a recent interview that “all kinds of workers should receive more than the federal minimum wage,” adding, “A fairer system is to abolish the tipping wage system and make sure that all workers receive the same minimum wage.”
— and the customer will pay even more. As wages rise, so do prices.
Bottom line… the workers will never be satisfied with their minimum wage and we will see a segment of the population demanding that tipping be the norm at fast-food joints, such as McD, sandwich shops, and likely your local 7-11.
IMHO– tipping is ony appropriate for hotel services, lawn care, caddies, and such. When did this expand to the guy behind the counter at Panera Bread?
The security guard, telephone customer service rep, bank teller are paid only a few dollars more than the cooks at Panda Express? No tips there. Those are people with families to support.
Ignore me, I am just an old Boomer yelling at the clouds.
The jar by the till with a sign “Feeling Tipsy?” NO! I run my own card through. The only job the clerk has is to glare at me for wasting her time.
I never NEVER use cash. I gave my barber my credit card and said, “Don’t forget your tip.” I never look at it. I went to one barber and paid cash. She asked if I wanted my change and I said, “Why wouldn’t I?”
Her I did not tip.
Asian-run nail salon in Lacey (there are two on every street corner and strip mall) my wife gives a $10 tip. The lady, in badly broken, something slightly resembling English, “No, we need more.”
My wife does her own nails now.
One of those 7-11 operations in Lacey, operated by a husband and wife, tried to get away with charging tax on bags of ice. I think their previous job was at a call center in Delhi.
Used to be that we didn’t pay tax on services, such as hair cuts or shoe repair, nor for newspapers.
But why ice? Is it considered food? How about what goes in a bag on your forehead the morning after? Or in your sorrow on the rocks the night before?
Rantz: KING 5 smears ICE as ‘hunters’ while running cover for illegal immigrants
The station that is all about pushing race issues (Face The Race) and hires based on race, has a huge problem with ILLEGALS being routed by ICE.
Details: https://seattlered.com/seattle-red/opinion/king-5-ice-smears/4114150
Sept. 2 (UPI) — Three people, including a child and a woman in a wheelchair, were injured Monday evening in Pennsylvania after witnesses said a minivan plowed into a crowd.
The item doesn’t say how long after the witnesses made their statements the injuries occurred or whether they were related.
The third injured person has no newsworthy characteristics so is probably a middle-aged Caucasian heterosexual male who puts in an honest day’s work, is seldom recognized at home for his efforts, and just doesn’t deserve this added aggravation.
Local TV reports that Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick released a boilerplate on X in response to the incident, saying, “Dina and I are praying etc. . .”
Thoughts and prayers. I believe in the power of prayer. But how faithful are the Senator and Dina? Why is Dina being dragged into this? Does the Senator not know how to balance work and family life?
How much time will he give thought to this tragedy? Does he have a short attention span, is he easily distracted?
I would much rather hear from the judge at trial. Will his thoughts and prayers be with the families of the victims?
Because, in the mind of the right person, thoughts and prayers will resolve this issue. That is all we need.
Doesn’t the Bible say something about people who boast about prayer?
“I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don’t always agree with them.”
— Former President George Bush
https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/cheeky-sarcastic-or-bright-edmonton-radio-stations-use-of-ai-host-part-of-trend/
Sentimental favorites with RFK Jr.
AI disc jockeys?
Just about as listenable as:
“For your traveling convenience, please stand to the right and walk to the left.”
“Please stand on the right, and walk on the left.”
“Excuse me, travelers, for a smooth flow of traffic on this moving walkway, please stand to your right and leave the left side open for passing.”
“At home, at work, or in your car….”
“Here’s exciting news for you busy homemakers….”
“It’s Mother Approved and safe for kids…”
“Come on down while supplies last…”
I like getting different viewpoints so I read a lot of out-of-town papers. If you do the same, here’s a good deal on The Globe.
Trump sues every federal judge in Maryland while, at this moment, 3:55 PM Pacific time, MSNBC has an AI discussion featuring Henry Winkler, CNN is gushing about Taylor Swift, and apparently all is right with the world.
No need to even turn on the tv then. I will just sit here twiddling my thumbs.
We called it Questions and COMMENTS. This is the complete file of our first attempt at a FORUM. These had been missing after the transfer from one web hosting company to another, but were retrieved from the Internet Archive. These take us up to MAY 2020 and the COMMENTS currently in our QZVX database.
166 thoughts on “QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS” READ IT HERE: https://www.qzvx.com/archaic-comment-archive/
Thanks to Radio Ink Magazine
https://radioink.com/2025/08/22/nbc-at-100-labf-to-honor-networks-radio-and-tv-legacy/
“My Source News Opinion World, or MS NOW”
Mighty Sh-tty Nonsense, Only Worse
If only they would adopt that slogan.
(From PDXradio.com)
KXXO Olympia has filed paperwork with the feds. Bustos is buying the Class C for $1.5MM. One would think an LMA will soon be in the offing? WHich of his formats will get dropped into this one?
Big signal that doesn’t cover a ton of people- runs from the S Seattle burbs down to about Longview.
There was a time that this type of news would really rattle some cages. There are so many choices for music, long-time KXXO listeners will reset their pre-sets or find a playlist/station online. Times have changed. In other towns, licenses have been turned in and owners walk away. $1.5 million is not a huge payday.
There has been a fair amount of speculation on this website that the CBS affiliation for Seattle-Tacoma will eventually return to Channel 11 for a FOURTH time, particular since CBS currently owns KSTW. If so, it would bring CBS back to 11 for the first time since the 1990s. This speculation has increased because another CBS owned-and-operated station, WUPA-TV channel 69, today became the CBS affiliate for Atlanta.
But I notice that most of the CBS O&Os that now are CBS network affiliates are branded only with their geographic locations — for example, “CBS Los Angeles,” or “CBS Baltimore.” No channel numbers. Only four of the affiliates (Texas, Sacramento, Miami, Philadelphia) incorporate a channel number logo on their website.
The new Atlanta affiliate doesn’t mention the channel number on its website. I don’t quite grasp why ANY of the stations would fail to promote the channel number. How is that smart branding?
If KSTW does eventually get the CBS affiliation back (which I assume might happen when CBS’s current contract with KIRO 7 expires) I wonder if it would simply be called “CBS Seattle” or whether it would include an identification as Channel 11. Or does it matter?
Yes, I doubt that we would hear KSTW Tacoma Channel 11, CBS for the great Northwest, as an identifier. It appears that all the network owned stations identify as network/city. Kind of a shame.
National Television Ownership Cap: A single entity can own any number of television stations nationwide as long as the station group collectively reaches no more than 39% of the national TV audience. Nexstar currently has stations reaching 63% of U.S. households, with the UHF discount (which counts UHF stations at 50% of the actual reach for calculating the cap) bringing it down to a compliant level. It’s uncertain how the combined company’s reach would be calculated, especially with discussions around potentially eliminating or modifying the UHF discount, according to NewscastStudio.
Local Television Ownership: Entities can own up to two television stations in the same market, provided certain conditions are met, such as one station not being among the top four rated or the service areas not overlapping. This rule has been subject to modifications and interpretations over the years, with recent court rulings overturning some restrictions like the “Top Four” rule, which prohibited owning two of the top four stations in a single market.
Past Scrutiny and Future Outlook: The FCC, under Democratic control in 2023, effectively blocked Standard General’s acquisition of Tegna due to concerns about potential layoffs and consumer pricing. However, a shift in the FCC’s priorities under the current Republican leadership, particularly under Chairman Brendan Carr, suggests a potential move towards relaxing ownership rules.
Arguments for and against consolidation
Broadcaster Arguments: Consolidation allows for operational efficiencies, potentially enabling companies to invest more in local news and programming, according to TVREV. They also argue that the rise of Big Tech platforms like Netflix and YouTube necessitates consolidation to compete effectively in the evolving media landscape.
Opponent Arguments: Critics, including public interest groups, express concerns that consolidation leads to reduced competition, diminished local news coverage, and homogenized content across markets. They worry that fewer owners controlling larger portions of the broadcast landscape could negatively impact the quality and variety of local programming.
The potential Nexstar-Tegna merger is currently undergoing the regulatory approval process. The outcome will likely be influenced by the FCC’s interpretation of existing regulations, the potential for further deregulation, and the broader debate about balancing economic realities with the public interest in a rapidly changing media landscape.
There was a necessary change in coding to some files here at the blog that caused some, not all, pictures to become over-sized. It’s a weird deal. Something to do with science and physics. Too complicated to explain here.
I have tracked down quite a bit of it and re-sized the pics to be easy on the eyes. There will be some stragglers amongst the pages. If you see a photo that looks too large or out of focus, drop me an email. I will fix those individual pics.
The quest for perfection continues.
Was it just me, or did anyone else find Danny Kaye to be annoying? I couldn’t watch his antics in movies or tv.
For me, there was one exception: “D-O-D-G-E-R-S Song (Oh, Really? No, O’Malley)”, written by Herbert Baker and Danny’s wife, Sylvia Fine. I loved this the first time I heard it and I still do! There’s even a mention of Ron Fairly.
https://youtu.be/l7yzmJ9Ls7Y?list=RDl7yzmJ9Ls7Y
https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/danny-kaye-and-sylvia-fine/sylvia-fine-the-woman-behind-the-curtain.html
I remember downloading albums from Usenet newsgroups, when a three minute song took twenty minutes or so. Start the download, go to bed, get up eight hours later, listen to new album through the same 1″ speaker that provided the dial-up screech.
I’m feeling nostalgic, also missing Campho-Phenique.
I just noticed that someone canceled my Prodigy account. I guess I haven’t been paying the bill.
Things I did with my Prodigy account:
Printed the original recipe for Caesar Salad from the Caesar Hotel in Tijuana
Opened a Nieman-Marcus charge account and ordered a crystal cat sculpture
Learned of Kurt Cobain’s suicide less than an hour after his body was discovered
Bought airline tickets which were delivered by messenger seven hours later
Prodigy was great on my 300 baud Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 100 portable computer. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch was the first paper online and every journalist in the country was suddenly packing a Model 100.
I had worked at Radio Shack since 1977 and was managing the computer department at Alderwood Mall when the 100 was introduced, so I took one home to learn all about it. My wife thought it was a stupid toy. We always watched the TV news and when Brokaw or Rather or Jennings said something earth-shattering, I’d gleefully remind her that I’d told her the same thing a week or two before.
https://www.thewrap.com/msnbc-new-hires-the-hill-bloomberg-nbc-news-reporters/
Splitting from NBC — maybe call the cable news channel BSCN or something.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/jane-morgan-fascination-singer-ed-210731124.html
Eva Marie Saint gave birth two days after picking up her 1955 Oscar for “On the Waterfront”. First words of her acceptance speech: “I may have the baby right here!”
Aside from her Hollywood life, seems like a decent person, this Eva Marie Saint. Maybe good jeans have something to do with a long life.
Five soldiers were shot today at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia before an Army Sergeant in the area was able to bring the gunfire to a halt. President Donald J. Trump was briefed on the incident and stated, “I know nothing about it. I know Sergeant is hard. It’s a hard job. Since I’ve been in office, my Army is three times as big, just like my poll numbers. Everybody says the Sergeant is very talented, and I wish him well.”
Surprised to see CNN come right out with the identification of the shooter, because he is black. The story will likely get buried quickly by mainstream media if they go by their regular playbook.
As for comments from President Trump, CNN reports:
President Donald Trump vowed that the Army sergeant who allegedly shot five soldiers at the Fort Stewart military base in Georgia “will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” expressing concern and prayers for those impacted.
“Five people were seriously wounded and two very, very seriously hurt around 11:00 this morning. The shooter is now in custody and the Army Criminal Investigation Division is on site to ensure that the perpetrator of this atrocity, which is exactly what it is, will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Trump said today before remarks about an Apple investment in the Oval Office.
“The entire nation is praying for the victims and their families, and hopefully they’ll fully recover, and we can put this chapter behind. But we’re not going to forget what happened. We’re going to take very good care of this person that did this — horrible person,” Trump said.
CNN has reported an Army sergeant is in custody after he allegedly used his personal handgun to shoot five fellow soldiers this morning at Fort Stewart, according to base officials.
There have been over 260 shootings in the US since Trump took office, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive.
Trump’s Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also called the incident a “cowardly shooting” in a post on X.
“We owe profound gratitude to the law enforcement heroes who charged into danger. Swift justice will be brought to the perpetrator and anyone else found to be involved,” he said.
This Cornelius with a Q, used his own private firearm in the shooting.
Checking Internet AI search for a synopsis of these events:
Today, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, President Trump made statements to the media concerning the shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, where an army sergeant shot five soldiers.
During a White House event, Trump called the incident an “atrocity” and stated that the perpetrator would be “prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law”. He further mentioned that the Army Criminal Investigation Division was on-site to investigate the shooting.
The President also expressed his prayers for the victims and their families, hoping for their full recovery. The shooter was called a “horrible person,” and it was vowed that “we’re not going to forget what happened”.
According to CNN, an army sergeant is in custody in connection with the shooting. Reports indicate the victims are in stable condition and expected to recover.
I wonder what political beliefs were held by Qornelius, leading up to this decision he made.
CNN whipped out shooting statistics immediately.
But, let’s ask that question to AI concerning shootings during the first 198 days of the Obama admin. Should be able to whip those stats out quickly, heck, CNN could.
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The total number of shootings in the United States during the first 198 days of Barack Obama’s administration (January 20, 2009, to August 6, 2009) is not explicitly documented in comprehensive, publicly available datasets with precise daily or 198-day breakdowns. The term “shootings” is broad, potentially encompassing homicides, suicides, accidental shootings, police-involved shootings, and mass shootings, with varying definitions across sources. Below, I’ll provide an estimate based on available data, focusing on firearm-related incidents, and clarify the limitations.Available Data and EstimationFirearm Homicides: According to the CDC, in 2010, there were 11,078 firearm-related homicides in the U.S.. Assuming a roughly even distribution across the year, this translates to approximately 30.4 homicides per day (11,078 ÷ 365). For 198 days, this yields an estimated 6,019 firearm homicides (30.4 × 198).
Firearm Suicides: The CDC reported 19,392 firearm-related suicides in 2010. Similarly, this averages about 53.1 suicides per day (19,392 ÷ 365), resulting in an estimated 10,514 firearm suicides (53.1 × 198) over 198 days.
Accidental Shootings: Data from 2013 cites about 500 accidental shooting deaths annually. Assuming similar rates in 2009, this is roughly 1.4 per day (500 ÷ 365), or 277 accidental shooting deaths (1.4 × 198).
Mass Shootings: Using the Gun Violence Archive’s definition (four or more people shot, killed or injured), mass shootings were less frequent in 2009. A 2016 study noted the U.S. accounted for 90 of 292 global public mass shootings from 1966 to 2012. Obama’s eight-year presidency saw 41 mass shootings, averaging about 5.1 per year. Estimating 2–3 mass shootings in the first 198 days of 2009 (based on annual averages), these incidents might involve 8–12 deaths and 20–30 injuries, though specific 2009 data is sparse. The Binghamton shooting (April 3, 2009, 13 killed) is a confirmed event within this period.
Nonfatal Shootings: The Brady United statistics suggest 117,345 people are shot annually (including survivors), averaging 321 per day. For 2009, assuming similar rates, this estimates 63,558 total shootings (321 × 198), including both fatal and nonfatal incidents. Subtracting estimated deaths (homicides, suicides, accidental), roughly 46,748 nonfatal shootings (63,558 – 6,019 – 10,514 – 277) might have occurred.
Total EstimateCombining these figures, an estimated 63,558 total shootings (fatal and nonfatal) occurred in the first 198 days of Obama’s administration, including:~6,019 firearm homicides
~10,514 firearm suicides
~277 accidental shooting deaths
~46,748 nonfatal shootings (injuries)
This is a rough estimate, as data from 2009 is not broken down to this specific timeframe, and 2010–2013 figures are used as proxies.Limitations and ChallengesData Gaps: Comprehensive, daily shooting data for 2009 is not readily available. The Gun Violence Archive’s detailed tracking began in 2013, and earlier FBI or CDC data (e.g., Uniform Crime Reports or National Vital Statistics System) lack granular breakdowns for the exact 198-day period.
Definitional Variability: Sources differ on what constitutes a “shooting.” For example, the FBI’s active shooter data or Mother Jones’ mass shooting database (3+ killed since 2013) use narrower criteria than the Gun Violence Archive’s broader definition.
Underreporting: CDC data may underreport police-involved shootings or accidental deaths due to incomplete death certificate information.
Context: The estimate includes suicides (over half of firearm deaths) and nonfatal injuries, which significantly inflate the total compared to focusing solely on homicides or mass shootings.
Comparison to Modern DataFor context, recent data from the Gun Violence Archive (2025) reports 205 mass shootings by June 30, with 198 deaths and 881 injuries. Annual totals have risen significantly since 2009, with 417 mass shootings in 2019, 611 in 2020, and 689 in 2021, reflecting a worsening trend. However, mass shootings remain a small fraction of total shootings, with homicides and suicides dominating.
CNN reports seem to conclude that Americans have gone crazy over something. What could drive people to such a frenzy?
Who is doing all of this shooting. Is it driven by religion? Political beliefs?
Studies need to be done. The problem is not GUNS, but what is going on between the ears of the shooters.
One disturbing note is that AI tells us data from 2009 is sparse.
SPARSE?
I think these things should be written down, kept in data files. Perhaps the government has such applications. Someone get Elon on the phone!
Someone start writing these things down, for Pete’s sake.
Every time I type “skimpy” it comes out “sparse”.
I am appalled, or “appled” as they say on tv news chryons, that you might use the word skimpy. A word one would use to describe clothing, or lack thereof, worn by Sally at Mac’s Bar, as she dances for tips. Good thing for spell check. Keeping emails pure and weeding out the God-less, forsaken language of evil-doers. Thank you, Microsoft.
To estimate the number of shootings in the first 198 days of Joe Biden’s administration (January 20, 2021, to August 6, 2021), we need to consider the broad definition of “shootings” as in the previous response, encompassing firearm-related homicides, suicides, accidental shootings, and nonfatal injuries, including mass shootings. Data from this period is more detailed than for 2009 due to the Gun Violence Archive (GVA) and other sources tracking incidents starting in 2013. Below is an estimate based on available information, with a focus on clarity and precision.Available Data and EstimationTimeframe: January 20, 2021, to August 6, 2021 (198 days).
Total Shootings (Fatal and Nonfatal):The GVA reported 44,868 total gun deaths in 2021, including 20,783 homicides (murders, justifiable homicides, and accidental homicides) and 24,090 suicides.
Additionally, the GVA noted 40,078 nonfatal shooting injuries in 2021. Combining these, approximately 84,946 total shootings (fatal and nonfatal) occurred in 2021 (44,868 deaths + 40,078 injuries).
Assuming an even distribution across the year (365 days), this averages about 232.9 shootings per day (84,946 ÷ 365). For 198 days, this estimates 46,114 total shootings (232.9 × 198).
Breakdown:Firearm Homicides: The GVA reported 20,783 homicides in 2021, or about 56.9 per day (20,783 ÷ 365). For 198 days, this estimates 11,266 homicides (56.9 × 198).
Firearm Suicides: With 24,090 suicides in 2021, this averages 66 per day (24,090 ÷ 365), yielding 13,068 suicides (66 × 198) over 198 days.
Accidental Shootings: Using a 2013 baseline of ~500 accidental shooting deaths annually (1.4 per day), this estimates 277 accidental deaths (1.4 × 198). Nonfatal accidental shootings are harder to quantify but are likely a small fraction of the total.
Nonfatal Injuries: Total shootings (46,114) minus estimated deaths (11,266 homicides + 13,068 suicides + 277 accidental deaths = 24,611) suggests ~21,503 nonfatal shooting injuries (46,114 – 24,611).
Mass Shootings: The GVA recorded 693 mass shootings in 2021, defined as incidents with four or more people shot (excluding the perpetrator). By August 6, 2021 (day 198), assuming a proportional distribution (693 ÷ 365 × 198), approximately 376 mass shootings occurred, resulting in an estimated 1,504–2,256 victims (assuming 4–6 victims per incident, including deaths and injuries). Specific incidents include:
March 16, 2021: Atlanta spa shootings (8 killed).
March 22, 2021: Boulder, Colorado, supermarket shooting (10 killed).
April 15, 2021: Indianapolis FedEx shooting (8 killed).
These high-profile cases contributed to over 700 people injured or killed in 139 mass shootings by April 28, 2021 (day 99 of Biden’s term). Extrapolating to day 198, mass shooting victims likely numbered 1,500–2,000.
Total EstimateBased on the above, an estimated 46,114 shootings occurred in the first 198 days of Biden’s administration, including:~11,266 firearm homicides
~13,068 firearm suicides
~277 accidental shooting deaths
~21,503 nonfatal shooting injuries
~376 mass shootings (with 1,504–2,256 victims, a subset of the total).
So, approximately 376 mass shootings occurred. That’s more than during the same time in this Trump administration . So, maybe people have calmed down. The numbers still aren’t good, but comparisons of real numbers can help shed light on the issue.
Standing in the Oval Office next to Cook, Trump announced Apple is adding $100 billion to the $500 billion pledge the company made in February to increase its investment in U.S. manufacturing and tech training. The announcement comes as Apple tries to avoid Trump’s tariffs on imports impacting the cost of its iPhones and computers in the U.S.
Tariffs work.
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This cake is presented to DICK ELLINGSON. Mr. Ellingson has today, posted his 600th comment to QZVX.
I love seeing those old posts! Including:
February 14, 2021 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Those who subscribed to show prep, like the Electric Weenie, should enjoy the Dr. Don Rose biography.
I’m rereading it – real gutbuster!!
https://qzvx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Don-Rose-Anything-For-A-Gag-1985.pdf
That was good morning radio. Lotsa Dad jokes and nonsense. Life is tough and a morning show that gives you silly things to laugh at (harmless, not nasty) takes your mind off things. That and a good cup of coffee.
October 5, 1922
Long-Bell Co. Town Takes Name of Longview
KELSO, Thursday, Oct. 5—Longview has been definitely decided upon as the name of the new Long-Bell Lumber Company community adjoining Kelso on the west, according to an announcement by R. A. Long, chairman of the board of directors of the Long-Bell Lumber Company, before his departure yesterday afternoon for Weed, Cal. This name was tentatively selected some time ago, but the presence of a Longview post-office in the state of Washington prevented immediate adoption of that name. The former Longview postoffice now has been abolished. Whether or not Longview and Kelso will be consolidated is a matter that is not yet ready for discussion, according to Mr. Long, nor will the new city be made a municipal corporation until the Long-Bell Company has carried out its development program, including construction of streets and sewers. The company prefers to do this itself rather than handle the work through the agency of a city administration.
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