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I believe Michigan will do much better against OSU than MSU did, but OSU should still beat Michigan easily.

Purdue pulled down Sparty’s pants. The Buckeyes were watching. This is painful to watch. Prostrate surgery was more fun.

It’s a crazy world. As much as I’m enjoying the success of The Spartans under Mel Tucker, something is wrong about his salary at the same time the university cuts swimming and diving.

They’re a Superior breed, if you ask them. Before they surrender to cheeseheads, they’d revolt to become the state of Superior. Just ask Tom Izzo. Yoopers can be revolting.

Yes. The needs of the business are more important. For many reasons a residential account is not a suitable option. Years ago we had a Comcast business account that included “business TV,” which offered a few “waiting room” channels. Apparently, the proliferation of streaming services has allowed cable providers to get out of the TV delivery business.

Speaking of cable, please see the thread below if you have insights regarding cutting the cable.

My feelings exactly. Perhaps a member in the Chicago area can help you inventory the collection. A PM to you from such a member could be a start. A word to the wise, just because someone contacts you through this forum does not guarantee that they are knowledgeable or honest. If I can be of any assistance from afar, please send a PM. Best wishes to Gil and to you.

For many reasons I’m seriously considering switching my business Internet and phone needed for our home based business, to Comcast. The rub is no video is available from Comcast with a business account. The Comcast rep says one of the streaming services, such as Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, etc., will solve the problem. Our Millennial sons have been urging us to cut the cable for years. Ultimately, I see this as an opportunity to bundle the programming we like, while avoiding redundant payments. Apparently, DirecTv is the only streaming service to offer Bally Sports Detroit, which is the only network for Detroit Tigers games. Believe it or not, my wife would divorce me if this change made it impossible, or even difficult, to watch the Tigers. What can anyone tell me about DirecTV streaming? How are programs recorded? Does it come with remotes? Do I need “smart” TVs? Any other pluses or minuses would be appreciated. It’s possible I May need to combine DIrectTV with another streaming service to cover all the bases, so any info about alternatives would be appreciated.

This article was in today’s Detroit Free Press. “Life question can wait, tell us: Is there ketchup on Mars?” What do you think Steve @BigStewMan?

That’s not entrapment.

I see the line is Buckeyes by 22 1/2 over Spartans. That’s just as I like it. If that doesn’t put a chip on the Spartans’ shoulders, then OSU deserves to win. I’m looking forward to an exciting game.

The Stones’ AARP tour plays at Ford Field tonight. I trust their performance will be much better than the recent efforts of The Detroit Lions in that venue. The following is excerpted from today’s Detroit Free Press: “Guitarist Ronnie Wood, in town for the band's Monday show at Ford Field, led a Stones entourage of about 30 people to the Motown Museum, touring the original headquarters of the iconic record company and taking photos on the steps of Hitsville, U.S.A.” Accompanying Wood were Chuck Leavell, new drummer, Steve Jordan, and others. The article described Wood as acting like a kid in a candy store. Chuck Leavell took a seat at the Steinway Grand (restored by Sir McCartney in 2012) in Studio A and launched into My Girl. If only to be a fly on the wall.

Got this for my birthday recently. It’s not something you read from cover to cover, rather it’s sampled at random. The anecdotes and photos add dimension to the lyrics and the songs.

Apparently, that kid in the stands did not get the memo banning surrender cobra.

It amazes me that MSU can be 9-1 and ranked in top 10 with such a pitiful pass defense. They’re at, or near, the bottom of FBS.

I agree. The promos were awful and off putting. But don’t go by my ability to judge the success of network TV. When I first saw promos for The Masked Singer, I thought network TV had found bottom. I was so wrong. Not only was TMS, apparently, successful, it spun off even more absurd variants. Next they’ll have a family singalong featuring the music of The Sex Pistols.

OK. He and Walker are works in progress. Take care of your head.

My unranked Spartans fell to #3 Kansas last night at MSG. The game was close the first half; closer than it should have been, given Sparty’s propensity to turnovers.

Pre-Thanksgiving bump.

Thank you very much for a very thorough report of your activities and impressions. As you know, different strokes for different folks. I first tried Crites CT125 tweeters when @Allan Songer offered a pair on this forum, as he preferred his K77s (unknown whether M or Alnico). My son also preferred Alnico K77s in his Heresys, so I sold the CT125s to Michael Colter @colterphoto1in a pair of Heresy. I have CT120s in the “Superized” HIPs in my 2 channel system. I seriously doubt whether these geriatric ears could identify any of the tweeter variants in a blind test, which is not to suggest that others can’t and don’t have legitimate preferences. My main motivation to move on from K77s was the unavailability of OEM replacement diaphragms. IMO, the much maligned K77/T35 is a very good tweeter. The 4 Speakerlab SKhorns used in my mobile DJ business in the mid-70s used T35s. Replacing a blown voice coil was easy enough. A call to Electro Voice on a Monday would have an OEM diaphragm, along with an invoice for less than $20, at my door by Friday. I’d then mail a check to EV at 600 Cecil Street, Buchanan, MI. I miss those days, but time marches on.

I had the same thought when Michigan 7-0 vs Michigan State 7-0 played at noon.

Purdue deserved to win; MSU did not.

No offense taken or intended. Your question is legitimate. IMO, the cult surrounding Alnico K-77s is misplaced for the reasons stated. Also, Alnico K-77s (T-35s) are subject to demagnetizing. They can be re-magnetized. IMO, the whole K-77 controversy can be avoided by switching to one of several alternatives. Properly functioning K-77s would not concern me, whether alnico or mud magnet. That said, if in need of a replacement diaphragm for either, rather than trust an aftermarket replacement, I would “upgrade” to one of the more modern alternatives.

In my experience they are indistinguishable. Keep in mind, while Klipsch sourced T-35s from EV, they are said to have measured them, labeling the best as K-77s while returning the losers to EV to be sold as T-35s. Do you really think the same company that rejected some T-35s for subtle differences would replace Alnico K-77s with K-77Ms if they were perceptibly inferior?