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General Emulator Discussion / Live Emulator Streams
« on: October 25, 2008, 06:24:55 PM »
Post links to your live WeatherScan XL emulator streams here! 
Note: Please post the status of the stream. If your stream is down and the status is not updated within a day, your post will be removed.
Note: Please post the status of the stream. If your stream is down and the status is not updated within a day, your post will be removed.
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News and Updates / Re: Release Date
« on: October 25, 2008, 06:10:35 PM »
I encourage everyone to check out a video featuring some of the newest updates as well as a spooky Halloween theme! 
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General Weather Chat / Re: Media Coverage Thread
« on: October 25, 2008, 06:06:40 PM »
You should add
WAVY-10 wavy.com Norfolk
WAVY-10 wavy.com Norfolk
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News and Updates / Release Date
« on: October 25, 2008, 05:46:43 PM »
As some of you may know, the WeatherScan XL emulator project has been in a closed Beta for several years. The reason being was there were not enough server resources to handle many users. For each user of the emulator, a remote server (located at Brians house) had to complile together radar and maps for each user. As you can imagine with about 15images per person its a lot of load on a server. This has now been elimated and all of the graphics are compiled by the program itself. This allows Brian to open up the project to the masses.
Before, as user participation was limited, users were required to stream the emulator. This is no longer required but highly encouraged!
One important thing to note is this is not an open release. Yes the emulator is public but you will have to request participation so that a username and password can be generated for you. This login information will be used in the web based emulator configuration. This is to ensure that there is some control over the program.
Since this project has been kept closed for the most part, user awareness of the project is low. This is a major reason we have teamed up with TWC Today! Its a great way to interact with the community and also great for users to have a single place to go instead of multiple forums.
We are very close to a release date everyone! The release should happen before October 31st. Thanks for your patience!
Before, as user participation was limited, users were required to stream the emulator. This is no longer required but highly encouraged!
One important thing to note is this is not an open release. Yes the emulator is public but you will have to request participation so that a username and password can be generated for you. This login information will be used in the web based emulator configuration. This is to ensure that there is some control over the program.
Since this project has been kept closed for the most part, user awareness of the project is low. This is a major reason we have teamed up with TWC Today! Its a great way to interact with the community and also great for users to have a single place to go instead of multiple forums.
We are very close to a release date everyone! The release should happen before October 31st. Thanks for your patience!
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News and Updates / Welcome to the Project!
« on: October 25, 2008, 05:39:24 PM »
First off let me give a big thank you to Gary here at TWC Today. He has been so helpful in providing me with the resources and help to bring this project to this forum.
What is Weatherscan Local:
What is the Emulator:
The Emulator is a goal-oriented object to overcome the home-made handicap of creating an authentic-looking weather data system for broadcast level output. The system was created around the likeness and specification defined by the Weatherscan Local product circa 1999-2003 by The Weather Channel.
What is the Project:
The Project, started in 2003 by Brian (aka cc17926), is an attempt to re-create a discontinued market object for personal informative uses. Much private research was obtained and still in progress to help facilitate the fullness of this project. The emulator is not restricted to features shown on the original product but open to many possibilities as long as they fit the correct format.
What is Weatherscan Local:
- by defination: Weatherscan Local by The Weather Channel features customized, local weather information continuously, 24-hours a day.
- Current conditions, forecast information, almanac data and satellite and radar images are built around customizable weather packages such as Golf, Boat and Beach, Gardening, Skiing, Travel and other outdoor activities.
- Weatherscan Local is updated continuously throughout the day providing viewers with valuable forecast information.
What is the Emulator:
The Emulator is a goal-oriented object to overcome the home-made handicap of creating an authentic-looking weather data system for broadcast level output. The system was created around the likeness and specification defined by the Weatherscan Local product circa 1999-2003 by The Weather Channel.
What is the Project:
The Project, started in 2003 by Brian (aka cc17926), is an attempt to re-create a discontinued market object for personal informative uses. Much private research was obtained and still in progress to help facilitate the fullness of this project. The emulator is not restricted to features shown on the original product but open to many possibilities as long as they fit the correct format.
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TWC Today News / Re: Site News
« on: October 25, 2008, 05:01:45 PM »Is Brian actually going to be more active over here because of the merge?I expect so. For the most part I will be more of the public relations person for the project as I have been communicating closely with Brian. Feel free to ask me anything you would ask him. As you may be aware he has a busy schedule and his free time is limited.
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TWC Today News / Re: Site News
« on: October 25, 2008, 04:59:26 PM »
I honestly think this is a great site to offer the emulator since TWCT has so many active and dedicated members. With the 4000 emulator fading away people are eagerly looking for a fully functional and up to date emulator. Thanks for the offer thought btw. Mike! 
Thanks for the offer thought btw. Mike!
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TWC Today News / Re: Site News
« on: October 25, 2008, 04:54:03 PM »Will this replace the old Weatherscan XL Emulator forum ran by cc17926?
http://weatherscanemu.12.forumer.com/index.php
That is the idea
But I will double check on that. Its mostly so we can have a closer relationship with the TWC community. We are very happy to have the support from Gary and TWC Today!
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Local Forecast / Re: WeatherSTAR Junior Question
« on: October 25, 2008, 12:17:40 AM »
Sorry Chris. Your 99% going to be stuck with the IS. Its very difficult to "choose" your cable provider in order to get the star you want.
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General Discussion / Re: Youtube to delete all accounts in December
« on: October 22, 2008, 03:02:09 PM »
Wow I can't think of anyone that would think that was true. Hmm this gives me an idea 
~writes email~
~writes email~
Quote
Hello J. Taylor,
Your long lost Uncle who is worth 54milion has died and you are the only realative left! We are eager to send you your money but first we need a deposit to transfer the money. Please send me $5,000.
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General Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday Martin!
« on: October 22, 2008, 02:57:39 PM »
Aww shucks 
Thanks so much guys!
Thanks so much guys!
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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove
« on: October 22, 2008, 01:14:19 AM »
Everyone seems busy these past few weeks including me. Lots of school work 
Oh well atleast its my birthday today Time to party 
Oh well atleast its my birthday today
Time to party
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General Discussion / Re: 2008 Political stuff/Elections
« on: October 20, 2008, 09:40:26 PM »haha.
Anyone catch SNL last night. Palin was on, and I guess she's been referred to as Caribeau Barbie. Never heard that one before, but it's funny!
I can't wait til 16 days is over, so I can stop hearing these stupid ad campiagns. It'll be interesting to see what happens here in the next two weeks. What will these cadidates do to get America's vote?
.gif "lgh (21)")
I loved SNL! The Palin Rap was awesome
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General Discussion / Re: 2008 Political stuff/Elections
« on: October 17, 2008, 10:56:53 PM »
I went to the McCain/Palin rally in Virginia Beach on Monday and got to shake Sarah Palin's hand. It was fun seeing all the people and the excitement in the crowd.