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

« on: October 25, 2010, 08:34:31 PM »

Quote from: Zach on October 12, 2010, 03:56:24 PM

News = Views = $$

Not exactly. Adding a wider variety of content and stories keeps people interested and watching. The way ratings are done means the longer you watch the higher the ratings. Higher ratings add up to higher advertising rates and more demand for ads.

Quote from: WeatherSTARIII on October 23, 2010, 08:31:38 PM

Whatever the case may be, TWC has become a cash cow. That wasn't the case back in their early days.

I have no idea where you guys are getting this idea. The single most important goal of a company is to make a profit. That never has changed. User experience and quality products are second. TWC's goal has been to make a profit from the get go. The only thing different now is that NBC is more aggressive with improving profits than Landmark was.

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IntelliStar 2 Discussion / Re: IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch

« on: October 25, 2010, 12:41:38 AM »

Nice to know the roll out is slowly continuing!

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TWC Today News / Re: Site News

« on: October 25, 2010, 12:40:02 AM »

Quote from: WeatherWitness on October 22, 2010, 10:31:20 PM

Thanks for the nice comments everyone. I always love making the logos...it's so much fun!

I just wanted to show my appreciation for all of the hard work you do with the logos by giving you a higher member rank. Your dedication with the logos is amazing. THANK YOU!!

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General Discussion / Re: Post your desktops

« on: October 25, 2010, 12:36:34 AM »

Quote from: Jonathon on October 24, 2010, 01:32:25 PM

I'm using one of Toshiba's default themes on my laptop.

Default themes aren't always bad

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General Discussion / Re: Commercials You Loathe

« on: October 25, 2010, 12:35:29 AM »

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on October 24, 2010, 10:30:42 PM

The Old Spice commercial with Ray Lewis, where he grows a bunch of heads, and lightning comes out of his mouth. Weird and creepy.

That one is strange however Old Spice has a damn awesome marketing department. They know how to make something that catches the eye

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: October 25, 2010, 12:34:07 AM »

Ahh busy week with midterms (had some last week) and lots of general stuff! Trying to catch up with everything here

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General Discussion / Re: Commercials You Loathe

« on: October 24, 2010, 09:44:47 PM »

Quote from: Mike M on October 24, 2010, 09:06:50 PM

The Jeep commercials. That song that plays in the end of the commercial is irritating.

Ugh yes!!!

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Hurricane Central / Re: 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions

« on: October 24, 2010, 07:16:59 PM »

Quote from: TWCC_Lightning on October 24, 2010, 06:55:54 PM

Yeah, I would say that this year's hurricane season has lived up to it's predictions.

The media sure was freaking out for a while. They had hyped this season way out of proportion and the storms didn't start forming until late August.

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General Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday Martin!

« on: October 22, 2010, 04:58:41 PM »

Thanks guys!

Spent most of my day in labs and have a test to do in about an hour. Tonight and the weekend will be awesome. I really appreciate all the kind wishes. It means a lot. You all are great

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: October 22, 2010, 12:47:14 AM »

Back from our Homecoming Concert with Ke$ha, 3OH!3 and HelloGoobye. It was an AWESOME concert! Students got tickets for 10 bucks and I was right at the stage. College tuition is finally paying off!

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