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Local Forecast / Re: Songs you want to hear again on the LF

« on: March 27, 2012, 09:53:05 PM »

Wayman Tisdale - Breakfast with Tiffany
Doug Markley - Forgiven
Spyro Gyra - Morning Dance
George Howard - Out in the Cold
Bryan Savage - Zuma Beach
Norman Brown - This Time Around
Peter White - Festival
Jeff Lorber - Do What It Takes

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Local Forecast / Re: Songs you want to hear again on the LF

« on: March 27, 2012, 07:34:56 PM »

Jeanne Ricks - Nobody's Fool. I have not heard that song in 11 years, but it was such a catchy song.

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Local Forecast / Re: March/April and May 2012 Playlists

« on: March 26, 2012, 01:12:20 PM »

It's somewhat of an improvement from the last playlist. Still needs some jazz in it though.

I think 160 Million Dollar Chinese Man is about the closest there is to a jazz song.

I totally disagree with that. Any new age song on the list is closest to jazz IMO. There are a bit of Moby songs on the playlist and the one Matthew Shuman song.

I know you may "totally disagree", but considering that is the only song with a sax on it, it does not sound too dissimilar from some songs you might hear on a smooth jazz station. I agree that the new age songs also sound smooth jazz-like too. 

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General Discussion / Re: Trayvon Martin

« on: March 26, 2012, 01:43:14 AM »

Wow. If I'm ever convicted of a crime, I hope you're not on my jury. Obviously I'd be guilty until proven innocent. Is this America or Iran?

http://abcnews.go.com/US/george-zimmermans-attorney-friend-speak-trayvon-martin-incident/story?id=15999256

I find it interesting and sad, that some people feel comfortable in justifying murder of an innocent, unarmed young man. We all know that if the tables were turned, none of this would even be happening. Look at this article, and you can take it however you want to. But I find it interesting that even the person who signed this law does not believe it applies in this case.

 http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-03-24/news/os-trayvon-martin-jeb-bush-stand-your-ground-20120324_1_jeb-bush-ground-neighborhood-watch-volunteer

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Local Forecast / Re: March/April and May 2012 Playlists

« on: March 25, 2012, 02:11:43 PM »

It's somewhat of an improvement from the last playlist. Still needs some jazz in it though.

I think 160 Million Dollar Chinese Man is about the closest there is to a jazz song.

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The Game Room / Re: "In my pants" Game

« on: March 25, 2012, 02:08:25 PM »

I am now an ultimate member imp.

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The Game Room / Re: Ban the Person above you

« on: March 25, 2012, 02:07:26 PM »

Banned for reaching 1000 posts.

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The Game Room / Re: Stupid Questions

« on: March 25, 2012, 01:00:50 PM »

I don't know, but you probably need to put on deodorant. 

Where's Waldo?

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General Discussion / Re: What are you listening to?

« on: March 25, 2012, 01:32:47 AM »

Eric Marienthal - Westland

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General Discussion / Re: Trayvon Martin

« on: March 25, 2012, 12:51:13 AM »

What utter bs that witness is. IMO, you never know if it was someone hired by Zimmerman to testify to Sanford Police in his favor.. after all, Zimmerman is a free man for now.

Yeah, that is a complete lie; he was probably paid to say that. 

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General Discussion / Re: Trayvon Martin

« on: March 24, 2012, 12:02:18 PM »

I'm not gonna go all out and call Zimmerman racist, for I don't know his history.

However, I do recall reading that he was acting like a wannabe cop when he was on Neighborhood Watch patrol and has gotten complaints from his neighbors about his tactics.

The cops fumbled this case by now checking to see if Trayvon used his phone that night and just going by Zimmerman's word only. Now that we know that, they have egg on their face. I'm glad the state and the feds are getting involved. I expect the grand jury to indict Zimmerman on second degree murder or manslaughter.

It is well documented that Zimmerman has made past calls to 911 concerning Black men, so yes, he is racist. Also he said "bleeping coon" in the tape about Trayvon. The irony in all this, is that according to people like Geraldo Rivera, young Black and Latino men shouldn't walk around wearing hoodies, or else they would look threatening. But a middle-aged White coach like Bill Belichick wears it, and it is no big deal, and he is affectionately called "the Hoodie." As a young Black man, I already knew that there were a different set of rules once you step foot out of the door, even before the murder of Trayvon. I knew that I could not wear certain things, say certain things, do certain things, or go certain places. That is at the core of all this. The whole stereotype of Black men being dangerous and threatening. That mentality was embedded in Zimmerman's thinking.

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Local Forecast / Re: March/April and May 2012 Playlists

« on: March 23, 2012, 12:30:12 AM »

Hopefully TWC chooses to use Slow Jams in future playlists, one can dream

I think they could use some hip hop instrumentals too. 

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General Discussion / Re: Trayvon Martin

« on: March 22, 2012, 06:34:20 PM »

Now the police chief Bill Lee is "temporarily stepping down", like if he is doing anyone a favor.     He needs to be permanently removed!!!

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General Discussion / Trayvon Martin

« on: March 21, 2012, 11:35:00 PM »

I would like to know if any of you guys here on TWCT are following the murder of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, and would like to know how outraged and appalled you are. I know I am. Because this was an innocent 17-year-old kid walking down the street, and a bigoted, evil racist like George Zimmerman was on a mission to kill him because he happens to be Black and "look suspicious." This is yet another case of the ugly history and reality of our country, which is racism, along with discrimination and racial profiling. The kid has Skittles and iced tea in his bag for goodness, sakes!!! And how is Zimmerman still free, and still with his gun license?!  The Sanford Police has been callous and heartless in their treatment of this case, and finally, there is at least some movement because the Sanford commission voted no confidence against the police chief.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/03/21/2706876/sanford-commission-votes-no-confidence.html

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Local Forecast / Re: Jazz Songs That Should Air on TWC's LOT8s

« on: March 21, 2012, 09:07:13 PM »

This is not really a jazz song, but I can see this being used in the morning and/or primetime.

Michael Mcdonald - Sweet Freedom - Short Instrumental Version