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Everything Else TWC / Re: What's Next?

« on: July 06, 2008, 11:00:29 PM »

I hope:
TWC will steam online
I fear:
WX+ will become the new TWC
I think:
LO8's will be presented by NBC affiliates or TWC will take over WX+

5987

General Discussion / Re: WeatherScan XL Emulator Project

« on: July 06, 2008, 10:55:40 PM »

when it becomes public, do we have to stream? i kinda find it unfair to those who only have one pc *cough* me *cough*...i've kinda noticed everyone here has 2+ computers .

if so, then i won't be interested in downloading it.

Well as I mentioned you could use a virtual pc so in a sense you would have two PCs. At the moment there are no plans to make the emulator public. I would have to get back to you on that.

Thanks Stephen for moving this, I just sent Gary a PM to do just that.  :sunglasses:

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General Discussion / WeatherScan XL Emulator Project

« on: July 06, 2008, 10:38:57 PM »

I just wanted to let all of the members of TWC Today know about the ongoing WeatherScan emulator project. Here is a little background information.

In 2003, Brian (cc17926) began to create a WeatherStar Jr. emulator. That quickly grew and became the WeatherScan XL. It uses several servers to download and compile custom maps and data for each individual user. Currently it is in a limited release state meaning it is not fully public but open to those who meet the requirements. It is asked that a person have a dedicated system to run the emulator and to stream it to the internet. Recently users who have powerful computers and leave them on 24/7 have been allowed to use Virtual PCs to run the emulator. Two members of this forum currently are using the emulator, Stephen and Mike. 

At the moment sign ups are on hold while a big update is prepared. This update will feature a weather alert system complete with the classic XL scroll and alert tone along with a weather bulletin page. They will resume soon so of you meet the requirements please head over to the forums and post a request to join the project.

Feel free to post comments, questions or suggestions here or on the forums. You can see any users stream by clicking on the links in the portal. My personal stream is: mms://72.218.133.188:1102
Portal: http://weatherscan.ath.cx/
Forums: http://weatherscanemu.12.forumer.com/
Thanks Gary for letting me post this

EDIT: Fixed stream link.

5989

General Discussion / Re: How old is your computer?

« on: July 06, 2008, 08:50:58 PM »

Its a PCG-8Z2L 17in with Blu-Ray drive.

5990

General Discussion / Re: How old is your computer?

« on: July 06, 2008, 07:48:09 PM »

Server: 4 years- upgraded
Desktop-4
Sony Laptop-1
Dell XPS Laptop-3
Asus Eee PC- 1 month

5991

Everything Else TWC / Re: NBC Buys TWC!!!

« on: July 06, 2008, 07:45:04 PM »

I think my biggest concern would be a merge between the Weather Plus and Star/Scan systems. NBC has also been known for sticking their branding on everything as well. Landmark is cutting some jobs here in Norfolk and thinking about selling our newspaper, the Virginia Pilot.  Oh well, they say change is good. 

5992

General Discussion / Re: "A New Direction" for Price is Right

« on: July 05, 2008, 11:55:34 PM »

When Bob left the show The Price is Right started its decline. IMO changes to the show itself will only push viewers away. I predict we will see the end of this show in the coming years.

5993

General Weather Chat / Re: Hurricane Central 2008

« on: July 05, 2008, 10:52:54 PM »

000
WTNT32 KNHC 060232
TCPAT2
BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM BERTHA ADVISORY NUMBER  12
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL022008
1100 PM AST SAT JUL 05 2008

...BERTHA RACING WESTWARD OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC...

AT 1100 PM AST...0300Z...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM BERTHA WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 17.0 NORTH...LONGITUDE 41.2 WEST OR ABOUT 1140
MILES...1835 KM...WEST OF THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS AND ABOUT 1445
MILES...2325 KM...EAST OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS.

BERTHA IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 21 MPH...33 KM/HR...AND THIS
GENERAL MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 50 MPH...85 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 24
HOURS.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 85 MILES...140 KM
FROM THE CENTER.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1000 MB...29.53 INCHES.

REPEATING THE 1100 PM AST POSITION...17.0 N...41.2 W.  MOVEMENT
TOWARD...WEST NEAR 21 MPH.  MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH.
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB.

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
500 AM AST.

$$
FORECASTER RHOME

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General Weather Chat / Re: Watch/Warning Thread

« on: July 02, 2008, 04:16:36 PM »

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
341 AM EDT WED JUL 2 2008

NCZ016-017-102-VAZ095-097-098-030745-
CAMDEN-INLAND CURRITUCK-OUTER BANKS CURRITUCK-NORFOLK/PORTSMOUTH-
CHESAPEAKE-VIRGINIA BEACH-
341 AM EDT WED JUL 2 2008

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR COASTAL NORTHEAST NORTH
CAROLINA...THE NORTHERN OUTER BANKS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND SOUTH
HAMPTON ROADS VIRGINIA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...
AREAS OF SMOKE WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES AND CREATE POOR AIR
QUALITY AT TIMES.

5995

The Game Room / Re: The PC Quiz

« on: July 01, 2008, 10:09:25 PM »

I think its logonUI.exe

5996

General Discussion / Re: OUR 200th MEMBER!

« on: July 01, 2008, 10:07:49 PM »

Welcome Carnage!  Lets keep the milestones coming!

5997

General Discussion / Re: Media Encoder Problems - Need Help

« on: June 26, 2008, 10:14:13 PM »

In most cases you will get that error when the program does not have enough resources to operate properly. Your stream is looking great! 

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Local Forecast / Re: STAR Upgrading Question

« on: June 22, 2008, 12:37:50 AM »

So you want them to upgrade to an IS? Can't say I know many people who would say that. Most would rather see the XL. 

Cant argue with you there. While visiting some friends on the Outer Banks, NC I was able to get a few clips of the XL down there.
http://www.youtube.com/user/mmcornick

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Local Forecast / Re: Intellistar

« on: June 22, 2008, 12:36:04 AM »

Whats your STAR ID? I live in Southeast Virgina

6000

TWC Today News / Re: TWC Today on YouTube

« on: June 21, 2008, 08:26:05 PM »

Great Idea!