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Local Forecast / Re: General LF Discussion

« on: January 15, 2010, 05:28:44 PM »

OMG

Tony gave my friend a timeframe!

the new HD Locals will be rolling out later this Spring, I’ll know the schedule in about a month.  Check with me in a month or so and I can let you know when your system is starting them.

I'll believe it when I see it.

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General Discussion / Re: Late Night Madness on NBC

« on: January 14, 2010, 08:29:18 PM »

I don't like either of them to be honest. Just give me new episodes of L&O:SVU and I'm content.

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Local Forecast / Re: General LF Discussion

« on: January 07, 2010, 09:00:32 PM »

My Traffic Map is gone

Is anyone else's map gone?

When data is unavailable, it won't display. Additionally, they are also taken down for routine maintenance.

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Local Forecast / Re: Intellistar- Do you like the current version?

« on: January 03, 2010, 07:42:40 PM »

The current version is ugly... it's that simple. It doesn't match the current on-air look. Needs a definite makeover.

Woah, I thought you said you liked the intellistar!

You misunderstood me. I still like the IntelliStar - it's the look I don't like.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: TWC Mobile Still Using XL Icons?

« on: January 03, 2010, 07:42:14 PM »

They're considered different products, so the new icons aren't a priority (just as with the moon icons on the almanac on the IntelliStar).

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Local Forecast / Re: Intellistar- Do you like the current version?

« on: January 02, 2010, 11:17:45 AM »

The current version is ugly... it's that simple. It doesn't match the current on-air look. Needs a definite makeover.

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Local Forecast / Re: Local on the 8's HD

« on: December 26, 2009, 11:47:31 PM »

It won't be regionalized. Products will be local - just like they are now.

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Local Forecast / Re: General LF Discussion

« on: December 25, 2009, 12:48:23 AM »

Interesting... the Pittsburgh regional map was updated today, removing Elkins WV, replacing it with Clarksburg WV, and adding Washington DC.

Interesting, I always love seeing changes like that. Not sure why Elkins was removed, that was fine as it was. DC was a smart addition though. Can you get a clip?

Elkins was a horrible choice for a regional map city - it only has around 7,000 people! Clarksburg is a much better choice since it's more heavily traveled through than Elkins (Clarksburg sits on I-79).

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Local Forecast / Re: General LF Discussion

« on: December 17, 2009, 04:20:19 PM »

Interesting... the Pittsburgh regional map was updated today, removing Elkins WV, replacing it with Clarksburg WV, and adding Washington DC.

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TWC and your Cable Company / Re: TWC gone digital

« on: December 15, 2009, 11:39:11 PM »

Well, with Verizon, every TV requires at least a converter, but those are $3.99/mo, so we just use a regular STB for all our TVs ($5.99/mo) so they all have the guides, On Demand, widgets, etc.

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TWC and your Cable Company / Re: TWC gone digital

« on: December 15, 2009, 07:13:56 PM »

It happened some time ago to most of the Comcast headends in Pittsburgh, with the exception of the former Adelphia headends. Luckily I don't have to worry about that, because we have Verizon.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion

« on: December 15, 2009, 12:27:52 AM »

I figured a new weather.com had to be in the works. It's outdated and ugly. Hopefully NBC spices it up!

Edit: It appears, through a google search, the link for the beta site is this: i.imwx.com/common/beta/entry.html?next=
but it won't load for me

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General Discussion / Re: Your class schedule...

« on: December 13, 2009, 07:18:08 PM »

Here's my Spring semester. My Monday's will SUCK:

Mon/Wed/Fri
11:00-11:50am - Principals of Macro-Economics
1:00pm-1:50pm - 20th Century World History
2:00pm-2:50pm - International Relations
3:00pm-3:50pm - College Writing II
Mon Night Only/5:00pm-7:30pm - Principals of Sociology

Tue/Thu
9:30am-10:45am - State & Local Government

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: December 09, 2009, 12:51:45 AM »

It's a sad day locally. A Penn Hills Police officer was basically ambushed last night while responding to a domestic violence call. He was shot while sitting in his patrol car awaiting backup. This hits home really hard because I know quite a few of the officers with the department (about 30 officers). I didn't know him personally, but this is a shame. Earlier this year 3 officers were killed in the City of Pittsburgh, where they were also ambushed when responding to a call.

All local media outlets have coverage, but here's a link to just one of KDKA's reports. There's multiple videos to watch on their site.
http://kdka.com/local/Penn.Hills.Police.2.1354552.html

So sad... http://kdka.com/video/?id=66116@kdka.dayport.com

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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: December 08, 2009, 11:29:22 PM »

The whole economy excuse is complete B.S. An anchor on the news mentioned that. Just because the economy is bad doesn't give you the right to take someone's life.