[wxretro]

(RUMOR or REAL???)
Lets see what ConCom ah Comcon i mean ComCast does. i have had mainly negative opinions but my sources might be skewed, lets see what happens.

Maybe ComCast might try the idea i sent TWCh in the 1990s (AccuWx a few months ago, posted on my LIVEjournal) of investing into what i called then an Info Hub phone (line), and gain a foothold in that (HUB) market by using (fired OCPs) to bring in their solid fan base into the Info Hub phone's weather forecasts

[Crystal_Dawn]

Did they say when they're supposed to do this? I'm kind of skeptical about them buying and twc not being somehow screwed up in the process. But I think we'll all have to wait and see what they'll do.

[Martin]

Comcast may do something but its not likely. If they did it would only be a majority stake. GM would still hold onto parts of it.

[Matthew]

Conan talked about this the other night. IIRC, Comcast is looking to buy 50% of NBC. He said "still no word on what's in it for Comcast."

[Mike]

The possible merger was front page news in the Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper (Friday Oct 2). Seems the talks are in the early stages and due to its' "complexity" could easily "fall apart" according to a source. It also says an announcement could be weeks away.

[LocalOnThe8s]

If NBC does indeed fall apart, does it mean TWC can become seperate?

[Matthew]

LocalOnThe8s, on 05 October 2009 - 02:25 PM, said:

If NBC does indeed fall apart, does it mean TWC can become seperate?

I think Mike was referring to the deal, not NBC.

[Mike]

Matthew, on 05 October 2009 - 02:27 PM, said:

LocalOnThe8s, on 05 October 2009 - 02:25 PM, said:

If NBC does indeed fall apart, does it mean TWC can become seperate?

I think Mike was referring to the deal, not NBC.

Correct. The merger talks are what could collapse. More front page news stories appear in the Phila. Inquirer Saturday Oct. 3rd. The main story focuses mostly on speculation and analysis of a deal. The side story is about what Comcast would get if the deal is successful. NBC though doesn't appear to be faring well financially. According to the main story (by staff writer Bob Fernandez) "General Electric, which owns 80% of NBCU, is losing money on NBC programming". They (network) recently "plugged a prime time slot" with Jay Leno and GE might be "forced to take other actions to save money".

This post has been edited by Mike: 05 October 2009 - 06:16 PM

[Lightning]

NBCU has already spoiled The Weather Channel. If what you all are talking about happens, I hope this would benefit TWC, instead of ruining it even more.

[wxntrafficfan]

Lightning, on 08 October 2009 - 05:51 PM, said:

NBCU has already spoiled The Weather Channel. If what you all are talking about happens, I hope this would benefit TWC, instead of ruining it even more.

I would have to respectfully disagree. NBC has exhausted shows that many (myself included) once found fascinating and wanted to watch, such as ICHT and WWCH. I used to love those shows, but they never make any new ones and have ruined the purpose the shows originally had. IMO, Comcast adding into the mix would not have much effect on TWC directly, but I certainly don't see any benefit.

[Matthew]

wxntrafficfan, on 23 November 2009 - 06:39 AM, said:

Lightning, on 08 October 2009 - 05:51 PM, said:

NBCU has already spoiled The Weather Channel.

I would have to respectfully disagree.

I think he meant "spoiled" in a bad way.

[TWCZach]

Matthew, on 23 November 2009 - 10:29 AM, said:

wxntrafficfan, on 23 November 2009 - 06:39 AM, said:

Lightning, on 08 October 2009 - 05:51 PM, said:

NBCU has already spoiled The Weather Channel.

I would have to respectfully disagree.

I think he meant "spoiled" in a bad way.

That's what I thought he said too.

[wxntrafficfan]

Oh my bad, lost that in interpretation. No need for the crazy emotocon, Zach. I also took note of "If what you all are talking about happens, I hope this would benefit TWC, instead of ruining it even more".

This post has been edited by wxntrafficfan: 23 November 2009 - 11:18 AM

[Lightning]

Matthew, on 23 November 2009 - 10:29 AM, said:

wxntrafficfan, on 23 November 2009 - 06:39 AM, said:

Lightning, on 08 October 2009 - 05:51 PM, said:

NBCU has already spoiled The Weather Channel.

I would have to respectfully disagree.

I think he meant "spoiled" in a bad way.

I meant "spoil" as in "ruin".

This post has been edited by Lightning: 26 November 2009 - 06:56 PM

[wxretro]

pssst, shhh keep it yourself but watch the - задняя дверь - ... - 後門 - ... - porte arrière ... la - - puert de atras - as to how in 2 yrs we will only have 2 & 2/3rds major free networks, if one counts who their "parents" are. (direct clue in 4 languages, then whom in bold)


Major networks THROUGH MY EYES now 2009 are
CBS=1
NBC=1
FOX=1/2
ABC=1
IND=1/3
total= 3 & 2/3rds

so to get 2 & 2/3rds you do the math...think where twch is, 'will be was' yet still continental.

acquaintance to twch from 1984-1988, Felt like friend to twch from 1988-2003, disowned in 2003 ...

CONDITIONS in NYC
Current: Cloudy
Wind: NW at 11-16 mph
Humidity: 61%
Dew Point: 32 °F
pressure: 29.75R




CONDITIONS in NYC Rosehill Apt.
Current: gassy (don't ask)
Wind: NS at 4-9 mph. NS??? windows, open facing North - South gusting to 11mph during gassy portions..
Humidity: 41% (artificial heat on lowering real humidity)
Dew Point: 32 °F
pressure: left knee - lowering (HS football injury)


Imitation (of Lightning ) is the sincerest form of flattery

This post has been edited by wxretro: 30 November 2009 - 08:33 PM

[Mike]

Well, it's almost official. Comcast is purchasing NBCU for $30 billion. An announcement is expected today.

[LocalOnThe8s]

wxretro, on 30 November 2009 - 09:18 PM, said:

pssst, shhh keep it yourself but watch the - задняя дверь - ... - 後門 - ... - porte arrière ... la - - puert de atras - as to how in 2 yrs we will only have 2 & 2/3rds major free networks, if one counts who their "parents" are. (direct clue in 4 languages, then whom in bold)


Major networks THROUGH MY EYES now 2009 are
CBS=1
NBC=1
FOX=1/2
ABC=1
IND=1/3
total= 3 & 2/3rds

so to get 2 & 2/3rds you do the math...think where twch is, 'will be was' yet still continental.

acquaintance to twch from 1984-1988, Felt like friend to twch from 1988-2003, disowned in 2003 ...

CONDITIONS in NYC
Current: Cloudy
Wind: NW at 11-16 mph
Humidity: 61%
Dew Point: 32 °F
pressure: 29.75R




CONDITIONS in NYC Rosehill Apt.
Current: gassy (don't ask)
Wind: NS at 4-9 mph. NS??? windows, open facing North - South gusting to 11mph during gassy portions..
Humidity: 41% (artificial heat on lowering real humidity)
Dew Point: 32 °F
pressure: left knee - lowering (HS football injury)


Imitation (of Lightning ) is the sincerest form of flattery

What on earth are you talking about? O_O I hope you aren't a bot.

[wxretro]

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This post has been edited by wxretro: 06 December 2009 - 03:48 AM