Memories

  • Political Assassination Attempts

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    Yesterday’s shooting of congressmen practicing baseball got me to thinking about attacks on politicians in the 1980s. For most of us, if there’s an attack on a politician in…

  • 80’s Music and Bingo

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    A New Way to Celebrate the 80’s Generation There are some people who are hooked on the 80’s generation – from wearing a pair of Reebok High-Tops and Members…

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    Getting Into Madonna’s “Into The Groove”

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    “Into The Groove” by Madonna has an interesting history. If you were living in the United States in the 1980s, do you remember ever purchasing a 7″ 45 RPM…

  • Tragedy In Oklahoma

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    The 1980s had their share of tragedies. The decade opened with the assassination of John Lennon. By mid-decade, the names Smith, Scobee, McNair, Onizuka, McAuliffe, Jarvis, & Resnik would…

  • Merry Christmas From BlackLight Radio!

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    From Shar, Anonymous John, Geoff Dorsett, the UNI Radio News staff, and myself (Gene Savage), we wish you and yours the happiest of holidays and a bright and prosperous…

  • A Very 80s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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    Macy’s 85th annual Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City had plenty to offer fans of 80s culture, starting with Neil Diamond singing his classic 80s hit, “America.” Diamond…

  • iPods Are Awful!!!

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    While I appreciate the convenience of the iPod, I’ve been horrified at the sound “quality” of these devices. Yes, they are digital, but the audio is compressed… depending on…