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It's true we are all tired of hearing about the Bills and Sabres leaving (I'm honestly not worried about the Sabres given the Pegula investment) - this is a good time to mention that the latest Erie County budget includes funding for a new convenetion center study. (yes, another study). • Using $500,000 in capital costs to study if Erie County needs a new convention center and where it should be located. The study is part of an overall review of Visit Buffalo Niagara and the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center by an advisory committee headed by Hurwitz & Fine Partner Dan Kohane. The study and report is due in early 2015. Let's not forget that new lease with the Bills also includes funding for a new stadium working group to explore that potential for the construction of a new facility in the future: • ...this new agreement establishes a New Stadium Working Group that will consist of representatives of the Bills, the County and the State to explore the potential for the construction of a new stadium in the future, along with a dedicated fund for future development and planning. I think it's critical that the Buffalo media not lose sight of these ongoing studies - and would even make sense if these two committees worked together - as a convention center / stadium combo is likely the only viable way to get this huge project funded.

I agree. But Buffalobud also just pointed out three of the top seven media markets in the United States. Of course they can build stadiums anywhere they want as money is really no issue. In order to make this happen in a state like NY and a city like Buffalo - the second poorest in the nation - you have to find multiple uses for the facility in order to make it work. Build it downtown or in Niagara Falls. Another stadium in Orchard Park would be a colossal mistake.

Not impressed; one bit. A bit too clunky and I predict it will look like an eye sore in 20 years. I think I found their inspiration: I was in Houston last month - drove past the Reliant Stadium. Gotta admit - I was surprised at how dated it's already starting to look... I was also surprised to see that the Astrodome is still standing. Based on that - I was a proponent of a dome stadium - but now I am thinking twice about what it should look like. If it looks anything like the Vikings new stadium - I won't be happy. I still like this proposal - but worry about the shelf life: But I think we can agree - this has to go:

Sitting at home watching a game is lame. It's not the same. It will never compare. Your preference for your recliner and stocked fridge at home is a sign that your old and lazy.

Watch this video. A young Buffalonian is highlighted at the 2:35 mark - very sad and unfortunate but all the more the reason to come out. It is very easy to keep quiet and sit back but it takes a strong person to speak up on what's right and fair.

Live blog: Community meeting on potential downtown stadium

Just a reminder about tonight's meeting... Downtown stadium group to hold community forum Also, I came across the plans for the Dolphin's stadium renovations. I like it... Miami Dolphins unveil $400 million plan to renovate stadium; team set to pay more than half It's time to build all new for the Bills... these renovations are nothing more than lipstick on a pig.

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Question about TuneIn: I paid and downloaded the app. Works great with one exception. I cannot simply make a phone call while the App is running. I have to close it out and then make the call; unlike with the WGR app. Anyone have this issue with their iPhone?

What's the difference between the free and paid TuneIn App?

LOL.... EXACTLY - I remove my earbuds everytime during commercials. I'm going to download tunein NOW!

No, the commericals are not the same that are aired over the radio v the app. When I'm home in Buffalo Niagara - I play the app and listen to the radio at the same time just to hear the differences and they are never the same. I agree. But I do listen to WGR's sister station here in Boston using their app - WEEI - and its just so much better. As a matter of fact, I don't understand why Buffalo's Entercom station is sooooo bad compared to Boston's... I know, different markets but the quality of production, apps, even commercials are better in Boston than Buffalo. Entercom Buffalo is so stuck in the past.

As someone who lives outside of WNY, I love the WGR550 app. I listen to it all day while they broadcast local sports talk. However, the commercials are painful! They play the same 5 commercials over and over again. I don't care about the little girl and her questions about Earth. I don't care if your child's car seat is the right size for your child. (The most annoying commercial). I don't care if you're acting like an adult - "Am too, Am too" - while you attempt to prove you know your finances. I don't care if you "feed the pig." Anyhow, I know I will get flamed for bichin about this but I know I can't be the only one who cringes when these commercials are aired...

Well they're all freaking out on Boston's 98.5 Sports hub radio station that despite what McDaniels said they fear he is going to leave and Philly is courting him hard.

Sure - why not?

Bring Josh for HQ Romeo Crennel for DC Charlie Weiss for OC

In one of the next two drafts per 98.5 the Sports Hub.

Not exactly...

Didn't want to start a new thread but I was looking into what the Vikings might do in Minnesota and came across an interesting article on the costs associated with retractable roofs and sliding glass doors... Take a look if you're interested... also, the new stadium concepts designed by HKS in Minnesota look good. http://www.twincitie...ct-be-announced

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-moves-trade-deadline-thursday-181413251--nfl.html

Frankly, if they are going to build a new stadium in Niagara Falls - it better be on the US side. Our economy needs it more than theirs...

Bills move to Hamilton or Toronto - say goodbye to any substantial support from Buffalo, Erie PA, Rochester, Syracuse, etc. Also, say good bye to the fans that support this team in Bills backers bars across the world. I bet you add up all the folks that hit up those bars scattered around the country - there are more Buffalo Bills fans supporting the team remotely than all that come down from Toronto. The Bills are bigger than Buffalo. They have worldwide support. Can Buffalo's corporate community support the Bills alone? No. They must regionalize but not at the expense of Bills Nation. Termini is entitled to his opinion but should not be speaking to the Mayor of Hamilton about this - he doesn't even own the team.

Quite impressive... Presentation is at the bottom of the link - there are 12 seperate pdf's to reivew. http://blogs.artvoic...d-presentation/

http://www.wgrz.com/news/article/186453/37/Local-Developer-Announces-Idea-to-Move-Bills-to-Hamilton Rocco - love what you're doing downtown with the LaFayette and all the condo/apartment/loft conversions - but do us a favor and stick to redeveloping Buffalo. You would think you would WANT the Bills in Buffalo - with the team, players and visitors supporting your development efforts. Just crazy to suggest this crap. Email Rocco - complement him on his redevelopment efforts but to lay off the Buffalo Bills to Hamilton crap. rtermini@wnylofts.com