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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: January 16, 2012, 03:41:21 AM »

Quote from: Austin M. on January 15, 2012, 08:30:55 PM

Wooooow. I have $750 and am willing to pay my Grandparents that much to help me out and buy the MacBook Air for school and editing purposes. They won't do it. Why? "I don't need it." So right now I have a failing computer that has almost the same specs. I'm not "allowed" to get a new computer. Whatever this is, something of value will be lost.

Macbook Air for editing is a big no no. It might have an i5/i7 processor but everything is underclocked and under powered to save battery. Airs are not meant for heavy workloads. I suggest a Pro if you are doing heavy video editing. If you have the money for an Apple computer thats fine but windows systems are just as powerful and will do what you need.

Quote from: Tyler on January 16, 2012, 01:14:23 AM

Sorry, but I agree, you shouldn't get a MacBook Air at age 14. Kids get higher end electronics and gadgets younger and younger. Go out and play or something, or better yet, make due with what you have or can afford. The time will come when you can work and come up with the money on your own. And, if it's for video editing, a MBA isn't necessary. There are plenty of cheaper Windows machines out there that have better specs. Just my two cents, although you probably disagree.

I say mooch your parents for every penny.

Nah I say if you have the money get the gadgets you want. I got tech gadgets when I was young but it didn't mean I automatically stopped going outside and participating in the real world.

IF you have the money I say go ahead and enjoy buying what you want. However be vigilant of your future. If you don't have money saved for college I suggest you skip the luxury items and start saving. I was fortunate enough not to have that problem but college is getting more expensive by the year.

Quote from: plane852 on January 16, 2012, 01:31:23 AM

Second that. Besides, Apple discounts a 150 bucks once you get into college. Worth waiting for the savings, in my opinion.

5 years for $150 bucks?

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Winter Weather / Re: Winter Storm Thread: 2011-12 Season

« on: January 16, 2012, 03:24:35 AM »

Quote from: Weatherlover on January 15, 2012, 10:01:41 AM

I know all winters are different, but I keep thinking about how 2/3rds of winter last year we were in an icebox, then February came and we got milder. This winter we have been and will be mild for 2/3rds of this winter, I think something has to give sooner rather than later. We've been stuck in this pattern since November, the rubber band has to snap. I believe if winter doesn't return when it should for the remainder of this winter, it will return when we don't want it to during Spring. I could end up being wrong, but I don't see us staying in this pattern all the way through Spring w/o something finally giving away.

Well high profile mets have been harping on a "pattern change" since December and that has yet to happen. Break out the shorts and sunscreen over the next few weeks. Looks toasty!

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IntelliStar 2 Discussion / Re: IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch

« on: January 16, 2012, 03:18:46 AM »

Quote from: GTAIVman on January 15, 2012, 10:31:39 AM

Just found out that the IS2 doesn't narrate "Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday", instead Jim just says, "Our local forecast".

CALL THE NAACP!!

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Show: Braving the Elements

« on: January 16, 2012, 03:17:49 AM »

Quote from: TWCJim on January 16, 2012, 12:55:14 AM

Another long-form show? I'm getting real pissed at NBC for screwing up TWC

They did quite a lot when it wasn't owned by NBC.

Quote from: Tyler on January 16, 2012, 01:16:46 AM

Time for everyone to gripe about long form again... Long form isn't going anywher people. And for the last time, it's not NBC's fault.

Tis the season. Might as well just blame Comcast. Comcast -> NBC -> TWC

Though I admit the shows aren't that bad but it's a shame the content isn't more original. It seems like the theme lately is to throw a bunch of shows with low budgets into production rather than focusing on a few quality shows.

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Weatherscan Discussion / Re: What Do You Think the Fate of Weatherscan is?

« on: January 16, 2012, 03:13:54 AM »

I say its dead in 10 years. With the way things are evolving the demand is rapidly decreasing

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Show: Hurricane Hunters

« on: January 16, 2012, 03:10:46 AM »

Sad that they will produce a show on this yet refuse to have a meteorologist who actually is a hurricane hunter work for them.

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General Weather Chat / Re: This is awesome

« on: January 15, 2012, 07:40:18 PM »

Very interesting! That's over my spring break and I wouldn't mind going if they get a good lineup of speakers

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Winter Weather / Re: Winter Storm Thread: 2011-12 Season

« on: January 15, 2012, 12:23:12 AM »

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General Discussion / Re: Year-Round Classes?!

« on: January 12, 2012, 01:02:44 AM »

Well this sounds worse than it really is. The article says they want to extend the school year by 20 days. Plus this school district according to their calendar gives students a full two weeks for Christmas break. Most of the proposals I have seen for a full all year school seems pretty decent to me. Usually there are 2-3 weeks or more for summer, winter and spring breaks. It's not the most ridiculous idea I have heard but I think its impractical with the current economic situations most school systems are in.

Virginia is just starting to look into lifting a state law that prohibits public schools from starting before labor day. It opens up the opportunity for longer school years and give the school systems more flexibility over their schedule. Could be a step towards this?

One of the better ideas I've heard is to have 4 day school weeks with longer school days. Ends up saving a lot in fuel costs that can be better spent elsewhere.

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General Discussion / Re: A Texas Tradition has Died

« on: January 12, 2012, 12:47:34 AM »

Wow didn't know it had that much of a significant cultural impact there. Pretty sad that it's shutting down

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General Discussion / Re: Weatherscan in Canada? Soon a reality.

« on: January 10, 2012, 12:39:08 AM »

Like the narration. You actually hired AJ for those right? I think a little deeper integration of vocal would be helpful. I know when I have TWC on sometimes I am not actually in front of the tv so vocal local is very helpful.

Also I would suggest more emphasis on radar. A larger/animated/color coded image would be awesome. Regional satellite data would also be helpful

Looks awesome and hope you get it implemented