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Programming and Graphics / Vortex2: The Great Tornado Hunt on TWC

« on: May 11, 2009, 03:20:19 PM »

So, yesterday (May 10), Vortex2 began. Mike Bettes is among many of the crewmembers of largest tornado-chasing project since Vortex1. The chase will run from May 10-June 13. Mike will be tweeting from his TORANDOHUNT twitter, and streaming live from 12-2 PM EDT on the TWC Vortex2 website. Just click on the logo and you're there.

According to Mike's twitter today and a briefing, today there was "no supercell play". Tuesday could be better, but Wednesday seems a lot better for severe weather. So we'll look out for that.

Also, whenever some "pop-up tornado" pops up, Mike will try to get it on stream and/or on the air.

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General Weather Chat / 2008 Hurricane Season Retired Names Now Released

« on: May 01, 2009, 03:31:55 PM »

According to the World Meteorological Organization, Three names from the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season have been retired and will never be used again.

The Names retired are as follows:

(2008) Gustav---(2014) Gonzalo

(2008) Ike---(2014) Isaias

(2008) Paloma---(2014) Paulette

IMO, I am surprised that Fay didn't get retired at all.

A review of the 2008 Hurricane Season can be found here.

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General Discussion / Happy Birthday Squizz!!!!

« on: April 28, 2009, 12:28:29 AM »

Hey dude! Happy birthday!!!!!

I hope is an awesome one!  

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General Discussion / Happy Birthday Christina (twcfan68)!!!

« on: April 24, 2009, 12:23:15 AM »

Hey Girl!!! It's your Birthday Today!!!!!!

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrthday Christina
Happy Birthday to you!!!! 

I hope you have an awesome 19th birthday!!! Enjoy it while you can and hope you get what you want!

WOOT Let's Party!

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General Discussion / One Day With No Shoes.

« on: April 16, 2009, 04:24:51 PM »

Today, April 16, 2009, is One Day With No Shoes Day. I googled this and it's a day to raise awareness of shoeless children who could not afford to get a pair of shoes to protect their feet. Children in developing countries are at risk whenever they do chores, play etc. So, in order to raise awareness, walk barefooted anywhere, to you room, in your house, to your mailbox. Stay barefooted as long as you can, or all day.

http://www.tomsshoes.com/content.asp?tid=284   <---For more info.
Also, if you buy shoes from TOMS shoes, they will donate a pair of shoes to a child in need of shoes in developing countries.

Just wanted to share this, because I think it's pretty interesting.

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General Discussion / Happy Birthday, Joseph! (Lightning86)!!!

« on: April 02, 2009, 12:32:28 AM »

Happy 15th birthday!!! 

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy BIRTHDAY to Joseph
Happy Birthday to you!!!!

I hope you have an awesome birthday. Stay cool

Woot! Lets party! 

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General Discussion / My Kitty's Having Kittens!!!

« on: March 27, 2009, 05:56:33 PM »

I've been up since 4 AM today finding out that my 2-year-old calico cat, Serafina, had her water broke. She started to pace, meow, purr/growl and lick constantly. I had to stay with her and keep an eye on her in case she doesn't get hurt. She entered the stage of labor at that time. 

So I guess it's time for me to admit that I am going to be a grandmommy soon.

almost 11 hours later, she is still in labor, and according to my ex-neighbor, labor can last up to 24 hours, so, anytime now, Serafina will have her kittens.

Right now she is next to me, sleeping...although her kittens are restless inside her tummy..

I will keep updated on what's going on over here. (Since I decided to drop the topic from the Front Porch).

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General Discussion / Earth Hour 2009

« on: March 25, 2009, 11:54:36 PM »

I know it's about 3 days away, but I am so going to participate along with 50 billion people around the world to turn off the lights for one hour. I've been seeing so much ads about Earth Hour 2009, besides TWC. I wonder if more people would take action this year to just shut off their lights for one hour...
Is anyone going to shut off their lights for Earth Hour this Saturday? 

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Everything Else TWC / Today is National Meteorologists Day!

« on: February 05, 2009, 06:33:49 PM »

http://www.weather.com/blog/weather/8_18677.html?from=blog_permalink_mainindex&ref=/blog/weather/

According to Jeff Mielcarz, he posted a blog on weather.com, stating that today we "hug a weatherman/woman". So, if you want to show your favorite meteorologist some LOVE, just click on the link above, and post a comment. It's that simple! I just sent a comment just now.

Here's mine to begin with: I just want to say Happy Meteorologists day to Stephanie Abrams, Mike Bettes, Carl Parker, Alexandra Steele, Adam Berg and also to mention Jeff Mielcarz! I hope it goes awesome for y'all!

Feel free to share your LOVE on this thread as well, if you want to share it. It's fine with me. (No hate comments...please. Thanx)

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OCMs & Personalities / Stephanie Abrams

« on: December 02, 2008, 01:39:39 AM »

I can't find a topic where I can talk about how much I LOVE Stephanie Abrams. But I guess I could start a new one. Ok. I did. haha.

Soo, what can I say about Steph? She is just amazing!! I watch her everyday on A&B alongside Mike Bettes (<3). I love her personality, her hair, her style!!
The one thing I like about her the most is when she goes out live during the storms. That tells me that there's a strong woman out there who can resist a hurricane. She's one brave meteorologist.

I guess I could just blab about Steph here. I'm kinda obsessed.