America finally claims 100 local HD news stations

by Darren Murph posted Jul 23rd 2008 at 11:15AM

When Raleigh, North Carolina's WRAL took its local news to high-definition some eight years back, we'd be willing to bet it never thought the rest of America would be so immensely slow in following suit. Sadly, it has indeed taken eight full years for a country known for its pioneering spirit in HD to see 100 local news stations make the high-def leap -- but we suppose it's still a milestone worth celebrating. That being said, if it takes another eight years to hit 200, we just might drown in our own tears.

[Thanks, Jeremy]

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Frank Furter @ Jul 23rd 2008 11:36AM

Unfortunately, this "country known for its pioneering spirit" is also a country known for its red tape and bureaucracy. Besides, who watches the local news anymore? I've had my fill of "a 2yr old was beat to death last night" or "a homeless man was found frozen to death".

Have a nice day.

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The Aggie CEO @ Jul 23rd 2008 3:51PM

I still find it funny that us lil ole people here in Raleigh NC beat the rest of the country 2 the punch AND its JUST now hitting 100...........

thats sad........lol

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The Aggie CEO @ Jul 23rd 2008 3:51PM

I still find it funny that us lil ole people here in Raleigh NC beat the rest of the country 2 the punch AND its JUST now hitting 100...........

thats sad........lol

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Brandon @ Jul 24th 2008 8:32AM

The list that was linked appears to be missing at least 2 DFW affiliates that have been in HD for over a year now. I bet it's been well over 100 for some time.

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R.J.ROYBAL @ Sep 30th 2008 5:48PM

We consider the referral of a friend, neighbor, family

member or co-worker to be the ultimate compliment.

SEND THIS TO CONGRESS FOR APPROVAL
: Maybe This will work? If not, it sure gives you a better idea on how
much 85 billion really is!

Boy, do I like the way this guy thinks. Maybe McCain or even Obama
should go along with this idea!

Makes sense to me...

Hi Pals,
>
> I'm against the $85,000,000,000.00 bailout of AIG.
>
> Instead, I'm in favor of giving $85,000,000,000 to America in
a We Deserve
> It Dividend.
>
> To make the math simple, let's assume there are 200,000,000
bonafide U.S.
> Citizens 18+.
>
> Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man,
woman and child.
> So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and up..
>
> So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billon that equals
$425,000.00.
>
> My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a We
Deserve It Dividend.
>
>
> Of course, it would NOT be tax free.
>
> So let's assume a tax rate of 30%.
>
> Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes.
>
> That sends $25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam.
>
> But it means that every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in their
pocket.
>
> A husband and wife team has $595,000.00.
>
> What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your
family?
>
> Pay off your mortgage - housing crisis solved.
>
> Repay college loans - what a great boost to new grads
>
> Put away money for college - it'll be there
>
> Save in a bank - create money to loan to entrepreneurs.
>
> Buy a new car - create jobs
>
> Invest in the market - capital drives growth
>
> Pay for your parent's medical insurance - health care improves
>
> Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean - or else
>
> Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including the
folks who
> lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other company
that is cutting
> back. And, of course, for those serving in our Armed Forces.
>
> If we're going to re-distribute wealth let's really do
it...instead of
> trickling out a puny $1000.00 ("vote buy") economic incentive
that is being
> proposed by one of our candidates for President.
>
> If we're going to do an $85 billion bailout, let's bail out
every adult U S
> Citizen 18+!
>
> As for AIG - liquidate it.
>
> Sell off its parts.
>
> Let American General go back to being American General.
>
> Sell off the real estate.
>
> Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it
up.
>
> Here's my rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn't.
>
> Sure it's a crazy idea that can "never work."
>
> But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party!
>
> How do you spell Economic Boom?
>
> I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the $85
Billion
>
> We Deserve It Dividend more than do the geniuses at AIG or in
Washington DC.
>
>
> And remember, The Birk plan only really costs $59.5 Billion
because $25.5
> Billion is returned instantly in taxes to Uncle Sam.
>
> Ahhh...I feel so much better getting that off my chest.
>
> Kindest personal regards,
>
> Birk
>
> T. J. Birkenmeier, A Creative Guy & Citizen of the Republic
>
>
> PS: Feel free to pass this along to your pals as it's either
good for a
> laugh or a tear or a very sobering thought on how to best use
$85 Billion!!
>

A CONCERNED US CITIZEN

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R J ROYBAL @ Sep 30th 2008 5:46PM

We consider the referral of a friend, neighbor, family

member or co-worker to be the ultimate compliment.

: Maybe This will work? If not, it sure gives you a better idea on how
much 85 billion really is!

Boy, do I like the way this guy thinks. Maybe McCain or even Obama
should go along with this idea!

Makes sense to me...

Hi Pals,
>
> I'm against the $85,000,000,000.00 bailout of AIG.
>
> Instead, I'm in favor of giving $85,000,000,000 to America in
a We Deserve
> It Dividend.
>
> To make the math simple, let's assume there are 200,000,000
bonafide U.S.
> Citizens 18+.
>
> Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man,
woman and child.
> So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and up..
>
> So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billon that equals
$425,000.00.
>
> My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a We
Deserve It Dividend.
>
>
> Of course, it would NOT be tax free.
>
> So let's assume a tax rate of 30%.
>
> Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes.
>
> That sends $25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam.
>
> But it means that every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in their
pocket.
>
> A husband and wife team has $595,000.00.
>
> What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your
family?
>
> Pay off your mortgage - housing crisis solved.
>
> Repay college loans - what a great boost to new grads
>
> Put away money for college - it'll be there
>
> Save in a bank - create money to loan to entrepreneurs.
>
> Buy a new car - create jobs
>
> Invest in the market - capital drives growth
>
> Pay for your parent's medical insurance - health care improves
>
> Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean - or else
>
> Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including the
folks who
> lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other company
that is cutting
> back. And, of course, for those serving in our Armed Forces.
>
> If we're going to re-distribute wealth let's really do
it...instead of
> trickling out a puny $1000.00 ("vote buy") economic incentive
that is being
> proposed by one of our candidates for President.
>
> If we're going to do an $85 billion bailout, let's bail out
every adult U S
> Citizen 18+!
>
> As for AIG - liquidate it.
>
> Sell off its parts.
>
> Let American General go back to being American General.
>
> Sell off the real estate.
>
> Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it
up.
>
> Here's my rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn't.
>
> Sure it's a crazy idea that can "never work."
>
> But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party!
>
> How do you spell Economic Boom?
>
> I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the $85
Billion
>
> We Deserve It Dividend more than do the geniuses at AIG or in
Washington DC.
>
>
> And remember, The Birk plan only really costs $59.5 Billion
because $25.5
> Billion is returned instantly in taxes to Uncle Sam.
>
> Ahhh...I feel so much better getting that off my chest.
>
> Kindest personal regards,
>
> Birk
>
> T. J. Birkenmeier, A Creative Guy & Citizen of the Republic
>
>
> PS: Feel free to pass this along to your pals as it's either
good for a
> laugh or a tear or a very sobering thought on how to best use
$85 Billion!!
>

Neutral

Jack @ Oct 4th 2008 2:29PM

$85 Billion divided by 200 Million is $485 NOT $485 Thousand.

Neutral

Jack @ Oct 4th 2008 2:31PM

I meant 425 not 485.

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