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Everything Else TWC / Re: TWC Getting Back Into Weather?

« on: November 04, 2010, 01:15:00 AM »

Yeah, to be fair, TWC were ruining themselves before NBC got to them. They were responsible for starting things like propagandizing Global Warming by slamming it in our faces every chance they got when Dr. Heidi Cullen was there pre-NBC. (Not to say that Global Warming is real or fake, but I didn't like to have to constantly hear about how driving like 5 miles to a Mc Donalds will mean losing thousands of ice caps in the arctic.)

Very true. Though I am not sure if I would actually prefer climate based shows over some of the shows they have now. Lesser of two evils? At least the climate shows were weather related.

I agree that TWC was aready declining since the logo change five years ago. Even Weatherscan isn't the same anymore, (I personaly perfered it back durring the XL and early Intellistar days, I don't like how they added so much stuff running at once on Weatherscan).
 
Even shortly before NBC's takeover, the HD overhaul back in 2008 made things worse (even in HD). I still think TWC is going to continue to add more long form programing and less weather coverage. 

Weatherscan hasn't changed in 5+ years  You are upset because a 24/7 weather channel loops a few more slides of info? I am just curious why you thought the HD launch made things worse?

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TWC Fan Art / Re: Tyler's HD Concepts

« on: November 04, 2010, 01:08:49 AM »

Wow that looks great

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Local Forecast / Re: the weather channels christmas music 2010

« on: November 04, 2010, 01:08:00 AM »

I agree, only 08's playlist lasted for 2 weeks. I must say though, they should use new songs, not the same old all the time.

Actually I like having just the older songs. Its a sort of tradition.

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Your Local Weather / Re: Chicagoland Weather

« on: November 04, 2010, 01:06:22 AM »

How strong were the winds?

30-40 sustained
gusts up to 70

We've had stronger winds than this associated with severe storms, but this lasted for over 2 days. 

Impressive!

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Hurricane Central / Re: Hurricane Tomas

« on: November 04, 2010, 01:05:42 AM »

Outflow is looking much better tonight. I think its very likely it will reach hurricane status. Guidance has been especially poor though with this system

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Local Forecast / Re: November 2010 playlist

« on: November 04, 2010, 12:56:42 AM »

Anyone have an idea on when the November/December 2010 playlist will begin? Will be start before or after Thanksgiving?

Didn't someone mention that you can't make playlist threads until someone posts the actual playlist?

that was resolved a month ago

How do you figure that? A new playlist topic is supposed to be started only if: a new playlist has started, a new playlist lineup has been released (regardless if it has started playing), or if someone has confirmed there will be a new playlist. This is only meant to stop the hate and negative comments. However thats beyond the point now that something is occurring with the music. Just keep this in mind in the future. I didn't think it was that big od a deal 

*Jonathon waits for Trammell to come on

Where did you get the idea Trammell was coming on?  yeah i said its possible but i didnt say it was gonna happen

Ive heard a couple these past few days.

Martin, what is going on?

Not sure. Perhaps they are using a combo of the songs from both playlists?

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: November 04, 2010, 12:53:08 AM »

I am scared right now... I was on facebook earlier today before heading to English class. a few minutes ago, I logged in, and it was HACKED!. I do recall logging out and leaving the library. I don't get it. My password is sooo hard to guess. I'll have to think of a better one right now. (fyi, I did change my password to both my email and facebook).

How was it hacked? I think facebook has a global sign off function now which was greatly needed. Do you think someone actually got into your account or some app did it?

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: November 04, 2010, 12:51:25 AM »

Very good chance of lake-effect snow tomorrow/Friday....

Sounds like fun Just three days of rainy/misty mess here

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Hurricane Central / Re: Hurricane Tomas

« on: November 03, 2010, 07:44:00 PM »

Jim Cantore is going to be in Haiti covering this. According to one of his tweets 1.3 million are still living in tents. Hopefully this storm will move quick enough to avoid catastrophic damage

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General Discussion / Re: Election Day Discussion & Coverage

« on: November 03, 2010, 02:19:52 AM »

I am disappointed at this election. At least Jerry Brown has been elected to the governor's office again. That's good news.

Time will tell! While I am strongly conservative in my views I don't agree with everything the republicans do. I do believe though that having one party dominate the presidency, house and senate is unbalanced. Lets see what new ideas are brought into our government and if campaign promises are kept

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General Discussion / Re: Election Day Discussion & Coverage

« on: November 03, 2010, 12:52:26 AM »

I am really disappointed Harry Reid is going to remain in office.

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General Discussion / Re: Election Day Discussion & Coverage

« on: November 02, 2010, 11:51:22 PM »

No republicans expected to win the senate. I like how the media is acting like its a big deal they didn't get it

Nothing wrong with being public. Personally, I'm just surprised, seeing how Democratic California has been period for such a long time.

Seriously? Surprised the most liberal state in America remains in the hands of the democrats?

I'll be public here: I hope she wins. I don't want Boxer back in the Senate.

Sadly both of those women are horrible. Fiorina was horrible at HP and Boxer is beyond words! Sorry Ana but it looks like Boxer won. Shame

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General Discussion / Re: Election Day Discussion & Coverage

« on: November 02, 2010, 05:20:00 PM »

In regards to this election, we have given the Democrats a chance to turn things around and its clear that was a poor decision. Tomorrow will be a great day!

That is what you think. But not this time!    The republicans screwed America over big time for 8 years, forcing us into the worst recession in any of our lifetimes, and we have only just started to recover from that mess.

OMG, I am SO sick of hearing that B.S. (FYI - I'm directing my anger at the Dems and the liberal media, not you)!! Yes, it's true, the Bush era Republicans screwed up on a lot of things. Medicare Part D, the border, and No Child Left Behind to name a few. But let's not forget that the economy was doing fairly well (except around 9/11) until Pelosi came into power in 2007. People seem to think that the President is solely responsible for the economy. Not so. More often than not, it's the congress. So when people talk about the "Clinton boom" and the "Bush recession," what they should really be talking about is the Gingrich boom and Pelosi recession. Like it or not, the President has had almost two years to fix things, the Congress has had almost four. Things are clearly not getting better. So we have two options, we can vote for more of the same or try a new batch of Republicans. Personally, I'd rather take a chance on the Republicans. I mean, most Democrats won't even acknowledge that there's a problem. They mock us for daring to complain or disagree with them. And they expect us to reward them for that? I don't think so!

As a side note, what we Tea Party activists are trying to do is elect new Republicans that are true conservatives. We are NOT trying to elect or re-elect the Republicans that ran things during the Bush years. Those were mainly progressives (who aren't much different than the liberal progressives currently in power). And progressives are bad! So when you hear the President or one of his supporters saying that we want to go back to the way things were, he's full of it. I don't know a single conservative that wants to go back to the way things were. We want LIMITED government. Period.

Wow, you're a tea party activist?!   

You are a democrat?  I don't think it is kind of you to laugh at someone for their beliefs. That was a bit rude.

In any case I just got back from volunteering at my local polling station for 5hrs. I live in a liberal district and I can safely say it will be a big night for republicans!

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General Discussion / Re: Election Day Discussion & Coverage

« on: November 02, 2010, 12:17:12 AM »

Hold your horses there. You're gonna anger some people with that attitude.

No worries. We are all civil Americans and I LOVE talking politics Everyone is welcome to voice their opinions/views as long as it doesn't resort to dirty attacks. I don't think any of us will do that. I applaud that people with different views can have rational debates over issues. 

Well if the country truly believes the Republicans and tea party candidates are wrong then their votes will show it. One thing I can't stand though is hearing folks on the media call the voters ignorant or stupid. I firmly believe Americans are above that and if what they are saying is true, then isn't it the media who has failed to get the facts out?

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General Discussion / Re: Election Day Discussion & Coverage

« on: November 01, 2010, 10:00:24 PM »

In regards to this election, we have given the Democrats a chance to turn things around and its clear that was a poor decision. Tomorrow will be a great day!