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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: July 26, 2011, 07:19:17 PM »

I just arrived in Williamsburg! I got to meet up with our very own Martin today in Norfolk

Wow, awesome!

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Local Forecast / Re: IntelliStar Changes

« on: July 26, 2011, 06:40:16 PM »

A better way to do this IMO would be to either take the local info off the LDL during the 7 day and display the text there, or take the LDL away altogether and display the text more central to the bottom of the 7 day and the bottom of the screen. That would make it less cluttered.

I like your first idea best. Or, just put the ad on the ad crawl or upper right corner where it belongs.

I wonder if the STAR Team would take requests on the subject...

No. That would fall under public relations' hands.

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Local Forecast / Re: Daypart

« on: July 26, 2011, 12:47:48 PM »

IMO, they really should keep it at one line, such as "Additional forecasts at weather.com." Two lines really makes the rest of the data look crappy and pushed together, and something that was done by a first grader.

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Local Forecast / Re: Daypart

« on: July 26, 2011, 12:17:10 AM »

Hmm...something I would disapprove of seeing on the IntelliStar...could it be the traffic products returning?

I didn't think of that... I actually don't really mind the traffic products as long as vital products like the almanac and daypart aren't bumped out for it. What I was thinking was a change that even non-STAR viewers would disapprove...

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Local Forecast / Re: Daypart

« on: July 26, 2011, 12:10:48 AM »

Oh god no, I hope it's not what I think it is...

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Local Forecast / Re: Daypart

« on: July 25, 2011, 10:59:46 PM »

Stay tuned tomorrow for another change or two.

Hope it's something good!

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IntelliStar 2 Discussion / Re: IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch

« on: July 25, 2011, 07:04:14 PM »

Comcast and Verizon could probably care less about the IntelliStar 2.

Right, there's other things that prioritizes on top of that. Besides most people get their weather online now, so I doubt there's much of a demand for the I2 HD.

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Local Forecast / Re: Daypart

« on: July 25, 2011, 06:55:56 PM »

Also, FRI, the school day and outdoor screens are officially dead. The getaway has lost some priority as well and won't show nearly as often.

Getaway only shows at :28 now. I never really cared much for that anyways.

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Local Forecast / Re: Daypart

« on: July 25, 2011, 03:35:03 PM »

The daypart seems to have returned to regular usage at :58. As well, the regional maps were replaced with the metro maps. I like these changes.

Is that for all Intellistars?  I can't even remember the last time I saw the Daypart in Boston.

Both of my Intellistars show these changes, so yes.

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Local Forecast / Re: Daypart

« on: July 25, 2011, 03:27:47 PM »

The daypart seems to have returned to regular usage at :58. As well, the regional maps were replaced with the metro maps. I like these changes.

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Questions, Comments, Suggestions / Re: IntelliStar 'Goodies Pack'

« on: July 25, 2011, 01:46:10 PM »

It's not available anymore. It was removed due to copyright concerns from TWC.

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Apparently...a former OCM has stayed in Atlanta

« on: July 25, 2011, 01:05:25 PM »

But, unfortunately, it's all about money.  Her employer would rather have less-experienced employees with lower salaries than those with more experience, but who command more money.

As well as people who are blond-haired and "hot looking."

I really like Cheryl and her on-air performance. It's sad people like her don't get much respect by employers. Would be nice if she were on WeatherNation as I think she would fit on there perfectly.

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General Weather Chat / Re: What's the weather in your area?

« on: July 25, 2011, 03:01:14 AM »

74 clear, dew point is 72.

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Apparently...a former OCM has stayed in Atlanta

« on: July 25, 2011, 12:37:09 AM »

Cheryl Lemke
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to say that I enjoyed getting to chat with you and sharing weather info. Unfortunately my contract at WXIA-TV did not get renewed and so I will be leaving the station in a couple of days. But I wanted to let you know that I still plan to keep in touch using my personal e-mail and Facebook account. FYI, if you know of any broadcast jobs in weather, please drop me a note.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/cheryl.lemke7/posts/184888404908091

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Local Forecast / Re: July/August 2011 playlist

« on: July 24, 2011, 10:21:43 PM »

As you can tell, I really like uplifting songs.  I need a lot of positivity to make sure I don't fall back into the bad times years ago.

Same