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Local Forecast / Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start

« on: September 23, 2008, 05:23:05 PM »

That's how it'll look like? Looks very unprofessional IMO...

Are you kidding me? That's pretty awesome looking for an iTV app!

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Local Forecast / Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start

« on: September 23, 2008, 05:19:21 PM »

These didn't come from me, or this forum. Oh, and to make things easier, don't ask any questions. Just wait for the damn thing to launch.

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Local Forecast / Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start

« on: September 23, 2008, 05:15:06 PM »

Hey - it's a start, right? I mean, as Mike said, it's better than the sat lf.

Sorry I just took a giant dump on all your celebrations.

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Local Forecast / Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start

« on: September 23, 2008, 04:58:55 PM »

Ok, then here's the scoop from my source.

If you're thinking of switching to Dish for the local... don't. It's very primitive. And I stress that. Yes, it will be kinda "pretty," and somewhat interactive, but is it worth ditching the IntelliStar for? No.

Note: Let the term "interactive" represent you cuing up the application with a button on your remote; changing cities through zip codes and switching between data sets (currents, regional radar, severe weather alert, forecast).


Quick Facts:

*The data will be driven through zip codes. This will be nice for current conditions, as they will be local, through HiRAD, right down to your ZIP! Unless your ZIP covers a large area. Bet they didn't think of that one.

*Information will be spotty, when compared to the Istar. Basically, it will tell you the Highs and Lows, and the weather "Sct'd Tstms," "P Cloudy/Wind," etc.

*No details like on the Istar's text forecasts. Also provided will be a 7 day (somewhat like the Istars.

*As far as radar goes, talk about useless. It's small, VERY "regional," and only certain major areas are labeled, making it hard to see other areas.

*When tuned to TWC, a message will pop up if a severe weather alert is issued, asking you to start your TWC application.

That's all I have for now. Maybe more later.

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Local Forecast / Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start

« on: September 23, 2008, 04:15:37 PM »

Do I have permission to speak, without naming a direct source, Gary?

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: September 21, 2008, 09:21:54 PM »

You better let me join   

Well, I suppose so.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: September 21, 2008, 09:18:02 PM »

I'm extremely allergic to poison ivy, and guess what I have? Yes, poison ivy.

It's down by my ankle on my right leg, and on the left leg, its on the inside part of my knee, and the entire way around my ankle. It's in horrible spots, too, as every time I move my legs, the scabs break open.

Went to the doctors yesterday, and was expecting a steroid shot, but she said it was in an advanced stage, as well as infected, so the shots wouldn't help (and I've only had it for about 6 days). She put me on some strong ass Prednisone to fight the poison ivy (taken 3 times a day for 3 days, 2x for 3 days, and 1x for 4 days), and 500mg Cephalixen to right the infection (3x per day for 15 days). Also, since it's infected, I can no longer put alcohol, Calamine lotion, or even Bactine on it to stop the itching!


Guess you're taking the couch tonight, Gary. Wouldn't want to give you all of this!

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: September 21, 2008, 09:05:58 PM »

What about me?

Yup!

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: September 21, 2008, 08:56:27 PM »

Who wants to join the party?

Roland's, you're not invited.

And that douchebag Spring Rubber isn't either.

hoping SR doesn't read that ;P

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: September 21, 2008, 08:25:41 PM »

How come when I view forums on my PC, the text has rough edges and is a bit more blurry, whereas on my Mac the text has much smoother edges making it easier to read? I use Firefox 3 in both my Mac and PC.

Mac OS X has completely different font rendering then Windows does. However, enabling ClearType on Windows will make a big difference in font smoothing quality (but it's still way different then OS X's).

Personally, I can't stand Mac OS X's font smoothing. ClearType is much easier on the eyes, IMO.

Agreed.

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: September 21, 2008, 08:25:09 PM »

I won't be online at all tomorrow

Looks like we're having a party then.

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: September 21, 2008, 05:08:02 PM »

AND a $2,000,000 stadium... So take THAT!

What stadium did they brought?

You make my head ill.

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: September 21, 2008, 01:16:06 PM »

Gosh, I hate tourists in my city. The other night, I saw a topless woman wearing nothing but her underwear, walking on the street carelessly. People these days.

For some reason, I don't quite believe that.

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General Discussion / Re: Favorite Radio Stations

« on: September 20, 2008, 10:17:51 PM »

Who listens to the radio anymore, anyway?

Something has to go Tyler-either you or your hostility. Choose. I'd prefer the hostility, but it seems to be an integral part of the package.

I wasn't being hostile. I was being serious. Who listens to the radio this day in age, when you have a wide-array of on-demand music options (iPods, MP3 players, services like Napster and Rhapsody, and even the CD)?

This is true indeed. 

So, I get no apology? 

Seriously.

What's hilarious though, is that I remember saying the same thing at TWC Classics several years ago, and you went into detail why Radio was much better than portable music devices. It's probably still there.

That was before I owned a PMP.

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General Discussion / Re: Favorite Radio Stations

« on: September 20, 2008, 08:07:19 PM »

Who listens to the radio anymore, anyway?

Something has to go Tyler-either you or your hostility. Choose. I'd prefer the hostility, but it seems to be an integral part of the package.

I wasn't being hostile. I was being serious. Who listens to the radio this day in age, when you have a wide-array of on-demand music options (iPods, MP3 players, services like Napster and Rhapsody, and even the CD)?