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   August 2, 2025


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  1. So upset I can't eat

    Jason Remington • September 4, 2025

    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.

    1. We need more

      Jason Remington • September 5, 2025

      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.

    2. Pay attention to your receipt

      Jason Remington • September 5, 2025

      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.

  3. Cable news and Twitter

    Jason Remington • August 30, 2025

    “I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don’t always agree with them.”
    — Former President George Bush

  4. Voice tracking...

    Jason Remington • August 30, 2025

    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.”

    1. For all your ad copy needs

      Jason Remington • September 8, 2025

      “It’s Mother Approved and safe for kids…”
      “Come on down while supplies last…”

  5. Cool.

    JASON REMINGTON • August 26, 2025

    No need to even turn on the tv then. I will just sit here twiddling my thumbs.

  6. 2019 Forum Comments captured

    Jason Remington • August 24, 2025

    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/

  7. If Only

    Jason Remington • August 19, 2025

    If only they would adopt that slogan.

  8. kelly arterberry-- KXXO files for sale to Bustos

    Jason Remington • August 19, 2025

    (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.

    1. Thanks, Kelly

      Jason Remington • August 19, 2025

      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.

  9. Branding and TV channel numbers

    John Fortmeyer • August 16, 2025

    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?

    1. CBS Seattle

      Jason Remington • August 16, 2025

      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.

  10. Nexstar-Tegna "done deal" they say

    Jason Remington • August 16, 2025

    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.

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