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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch
« on: September 19, 2011, 07:24:22 PM »

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Hurricane Central / Re: Hurricane Central 2011
« on: September 19, 2011, 09:03:49 AM »
Something I find ironic, some of the moisture associated with the rainfall over TX/OK this past weekend was from TS Nate. So in a way, TX didn't get screwed over by Nate.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch
« on: September 18, 2011, 02:00:30 PM »
Unlike some of you that say the music and the LF is what drew you to TWC, it was the way they presented live programming like they do with hurricanes, severe weather, and winter storms 11 years ago that interested me the most. You could tell the OCMs and the experts qualified in each severe weather field was invested in what they do on a daily basis and really cared about informing those that needed to be safe in dangerous weather. Eventhough a lot has changed in these past 11 years, they still do this (severe weather wise not as extensively as they used to), but still they have done some remarkably great work, the snowstorms/blizzards across the SE/S. Plains/Mid Atlantic/ NE, April 27th Super Tornado Outbreak,  Joplin, MO tornado coverage, Hurricane Irene (over-hyped a bit, but I expected it). That's what drew me to TWC, I learned a lot of things about weather from this channel alone and also the graphics were appealing to me in the early 00's, I liked how they were simple, but the graphics of the LF and programming matched so well. As far as the music goes, it did open me up to new genres of music I would have never gave a second look to on my own so I do credit them with that also.

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Vivian Brown
« on: September 17, 2011, 04:50:32 PM »
Congrats to Vivian, as well. One of my favorite meteorologists at TWC. :happy: Just curious, but does she have a family? If so, I'm sure her husband and kids would be happy for her as well


I'm assuming you didn't watch the video above because that was mentioned there how she's been pregnant on air a few times in the past 25 years, specifically her 2003 pregnancy. I remember when she was pregnant on air back then.


I remember Vivian being pregnant in 2003, too. She is married with one child.

http://www.answers.com/topic/vivian-brown


Hmm, I wonder how recent that article has been updated. Like in the Life's work section, it says Vivian is one of two black female OCMs at TWC, but that's not true since Betty Davis was let go last year.

Also the person who uploaded this video claims Vivian was pregnant here back in 1999, but I can't confirm that. I think she was, but it was probably early in like the second trimester or something.
Vivian Brown 1999^05^20

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Vivian Brown
« on: September 17, 2011, 03:25:36 PM »
Congrats to Vivian, as well. One of my favorite meteorologists at TWC. :happy: Just curious, but does she have a family? If so, I'm sure her husband and kids would be happy for her as well

I'm assuming you didn't watch the video above because that was mentioned there how she's been pregnant on air a few times in the past 25 years, specifically her 2003 pregnancy. I remember when she was pregnant on air back then.

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Vivian Brown
« on: September 17, 2011, 11:07:52 AM »
One thing is certain about Viv, she fits that category of people who hardly ever age. She looks the same now as she did 25 years ago. :happy: Congrats to 25 years!

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TWC Fan Art / Re: Weatherlover's Artwork
« on: September 17, 2011, 12:37:45 AM »
Frosty Night In Northern Michigan

Song - I'm always picking songs that fit what my emulations are about and since this emulation is for Mt. Pleasant, MI I chose the song "Mount Pleasant" by Patrick Yandall.

Frosty Night In Northern Michigan

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BUMP

For this year I think my area will probably see our first snowflakes around Late November (20th - 30th).
I think our first measurable snowfall will be sometime in mid December.

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Local Forecast / Re: September/October 2011 Playlist
« on: September 15, 2011, 11:55:03 PM »
Best
Morning - Jackiem Joyner - J Street
Daytime - S7ven Large   Euge Groove (Although I haven't heard it since the first day this list started)
Primetime - Beach Street Music - Chillibillie
Overnight - Robert Wolf - Island of Dreams (So soothing  :happy: )

Worst
Morning - Jackiem Joyner - I'm Waiting For You
Daytime - Same as above
Primetime - Gooding - I'm Not Listening
Overnight - Not sure, haven't heard them all yet.

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Questions, Comments, Suggestions / Re: Link from TWC Classics?
« on: September 15, 2011, 10:51:30 PM »
It's already there for me.
Really? Where? I dont see it :blink:
Right in the navigation bar, like how it was before the upgrade.

I think Lightning is asking why there is no link directly coming from TWCC website linking to this forum just like how this forum links to TWCC.

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Local Forecast / Re: General LF Discussion
« on: September 15, 2011, 10:17:25 PM »
Thank god I'm not a meteorology major. TWC would be the last place I would use to check my local weather info..

I'm confused. What does a meteorology major have to do with this?
cuz that's where I actually had a passion of the weather, from observing and learning the weather information that was displayed on my XL and IS over the years. Also, if I was majoring in meteorology I would be inclined to check the LOT8s more often for weather forecasts and observations.

That doesn't really make any sense to me. I'm not sure why any meteorologist would base their forecast solely off of what TWC says. Any average Joe can do that.

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Hurricane Central / Re: Tropical Storm Maria
« on: September 15, 2011, 05:05:19 PM »
She's finally a hurricane. Hurricane warnings out for Bermuda. Otherwise, nothing else really interesting to note.

She's taking off on jet pack speed right about now too, moving at 36 mph. No wonder it managed to get to hurricane strength, I was sure it was going to weaken.

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Local Forecast / Re: General LF Discussion
« on: September 15, 2011, 03:06:02 PM »
I got word that it's still testing due to viewer feedback. It's mist likely going to be a permanent change but if we do complain, they'll yank the lbar locals out
I just got a reply back too.
"Effective Mon, 9/12, we started using a squeeze back Local on the 8s during most live programming at :08, :18, :38 and :48.  Full screen locals will remain as is at :28 / :58. It is most likely a permanent change, although we do continue to monitor viewer feedback. I will be sure to forward your note to our Locals team.
Thank you for letting us know what you think."

 :cry3: :cry3: :cry3:

What possible benefit do they think this has?  For viewers who actually watch The Weather Channel for weather information, very little.  Unfortunately, this isn't the audience TWC is interested in anymore.  :(
I know. I would watch it a lot to get my local info and I liked most of the music as well, but since I can only get my local info at 28/58.. I will most likely get my weather information elsewhere.

Ah well, just another reason not to rely on the Weather Channel for real weather anymore. If the message wasn't clear before, it surely is now, with a big exclamation point. Not a big deal in the big scheme of things, but it is certainly a real bummer for loyal TWC viewers. It bothered me at first, but at this point, I really don't even care if they drop music and/or LFs altogether (which I guarantee they'll do in the future). Life moves on. There are other sources to find out weather.

I believe that's doubtful, I don't think it will get any more radical with changes than it has already w/ the LF squeezeback. I don't see the :28/:58 forecasts going anywhere.

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General Weather Chat / Re: What's the weather in your area?
« on: September 15, 2011, 12:21:27 PM »
Wow, International Falls, MN recorded a low of 20 degrees this morning! Old Man Winter is certainly not wasting anytime making his appearance be known.

I give this 5  :brr: :brr: :brr: :brr: :brr: out of 5

http://www.weather.gov/data/obhistory/KINL.html

Scratch that, they actually bottomed out into the teens! First time on record for September!
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/dlh/?n=climatestatsandfacts

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1st Recorded Temperature in the Teens for the Month of September at International Falls
The low temperature at 7:06 am this morning at International Falls was 19 degrees. This breaks the record low  for a September 15th, 24 degrees, set in 1964. This is the coldest temperature reported for so early in the season. This also marks the first time in station history that a temperature in the teens has been recorded in the month of September.

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General Discussion / Re: YouTube subscriptions
« on: September 15, 2011, 11:25:42 AM »
YouTube is getting very glitchy as of late, I've even had a video show up in my favorites that I never even looked at. :blink:

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