The merger of XM and Sirius Satellite Radio has been in the works for about a year and a half. The FCC finally gave its approval, by the narrow vote of 3 to 2.

I am disappointed. I have owned Sirius Satellite Radio for several years. I really like the 80’s station and the NFL package. I am hoping nothing will change when the merger actually comes to fruition.

They say that subscribers will be able to receive the channels of BOTH providers. I got in early and actually own a lifetime subscription, meaning I don’t have a monthly subscription. Needless to say I am worried about whether I am going to be asked to fork out more money now. I certainly hope not. But I do enjoy Sirius and I would really miss it if it disappeared.

Maybe things will improve if the 2 stations aren’t battling it out for subscribers. Perhaps this will be what the industry needs to really flourish.

After you read this rant, buy your own cat a nice cat toy. CNN has a story running about a kitten in South Bend, Indiana that supposedly has an image of Jesus in its fur. I watched the video and

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